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As a technical leader and research scientist, I build intelligent solutions for high-stakes environments. With a PhD from the University at Albany, SUNY, and a career spanning nuclear science, academia, and industry lead roles, I operate at the intersection of scientific methodology, product development, and applied AI. As a former government Radiation Research Scientist at NY State and CalState professor and Lab Director, I bring a strong foundation of scientific and methodological rigor that is critical in machine learning research and development. Equipped with deep data systems experience, I specialize in driving innovative products from 0-to-1, with a primary focus on Robotics, Computer Vision, and Agentic Systems. I am driven by the challenge of building the complex data systems and evaluation frameworks required for breakthrough technologies in Physical AI and world modeling. As a future-proof polymath, I lead with tenacity and an action-biased disposition, dedicated to empowering cross-functional teams to solve real-world problems through multidisciplinary collaboration and rigorous research standards. Core Expertise / Current Interests: - Robotics & Physical AI: World model evaluation, CV/Robotics data strategy, and high-fidelity simulation. - Generative AI & Agentic Systems: Designing, benchmarking, and scaling intelligent, autonomous architectures. - Technical Leadership: 0-to-1 product lifecycles, strategic R&D, and bridging the gap between deep-tech research and deployment. - AI-Powered HealthTech (Health Apps, Lab Informatics, Biomedical & Environmental Public Health, MedTech applications)