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Ruben Turcios

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic ML/GenAI Tech Lead with a proven track record at Tensor IoT, specializing in Generative AI applications and AWS cloud solutions. Expert in containerization and API development, I excel in mentoring teams and delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills drive my success in exceeding project goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ML/GenAI Tech Lead

Tensor IoT
Houston, TX
10.2023 - Current
  • Architected and developed robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based Generative AI applications using a diverse range of Large Language and embedding models, vector databases, and other Generative A.I. abstractions; hosted on AWS, leveraging containerization technologies such as Docker.
  • Directed cross-functional teams and served as the lead technical resource on the development and deployment of a proprietary in-house Generative AI AWS Marketplace product solution (Tensor Insights) supporting RAG, natural language to SQL processing, and other general chatbot capabilities.
  • Strategized and executed highly effective AWS cloud solutions that implemented ML methodologies to deliver cutting-edge capabilities resulting in improved efficiency in customer business and operational processes.
  • Provided coaching and mentorship to onboard new engineers, imparting expertise in various Generative A.I. and machine learning technologies, libraries, and methods.

AWS Cloud Developer

Tensor IoT
Houston, TX
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Served as a key developer across diverse initiatives, including high-visibility projects conducted in partnership with the elite AWS Professional Services group (Takeda, La-Z-Boy accounts).
  • Developed and supported mission-critical REST APIs built on AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and the latest cloud frameworks, building out supporting CI/CD workflows across diverse platforms, including GitHub, Jenkins, CodePipeline, and Terraform, encompassing ML DevOps pipelines.
  • Repeatedly delivered successful a wide range of PoCs and MVPs aligned to customer needs while exceeding contracted timelines and budgetary goals set by sales teams.

Software Tools and Release Engineer (Rotational)

Apple, Inc.
Houston, USA
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Provided vital support to the Internet Technologies Operations team by developing automation tools and streamlining integration workflows for Safari/Webkit launch readiness.
  • Developed and maintained mission-critical CLI utilities using Python, BASH, TMUX, and git to enable seamless release workflows.
  • Orchestrated timely preparation, validation, and submission of business-critical Safari and Webkit releases for high-profile Apple events including WWDC 2021.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Generative AI (LLMs)
  • Embedding and Vectorization
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Machine Learning
  • Amazon SDKs (Boto3, ASK)
  • CDK (CloudFormation)
  • Containerization (Docker)
  • DevOps and CI/CD (Github, Code Pipeline, Jenkins, AWS Pipeline)
  • API Development (REST, GraphQL)
  • Multi-platform Experience (macOS, Windows, Unix)
  • Algorithms & Data Structures

Certification

  • AWS Certified Developer
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

ML/GenAI Tech Lead

Tensor IoT
10.2023 - Current

AWS Cloud Developer

Tensor IoT
11.2021 - 10.2023

Software Tools and Release Engineer (Rotational)

Apple, Inc.
01.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Houston

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