AI Researcher • Systems Architect • Automation Engineer

Building Intelligent Systems.
Leading Complex Projects.

Bridging advanced artificial intelligence with practical automation solutions.

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About Me

Leadership Meets Innovation in AI.

With extensive experience in complex systems and autonomous technologies, I bring a leadership approach grounded in precision, rapid decision-making, and technical excellence.

Today, I focus on artificial intelligence research and software engineering, developing tools that automate complexity and provide actionable intelligence. My work bridges the gap between human intent and machine execution, creating systems that are both powerful and practical.

Background

  • 01 Leadership & Strategy: Decades of experience leading high-performance teams in complex, high-stakes environments.
  • 02 Autonomous Systems: Deep expertise in unmanned aircraft systems and integrated aviation technologies.
  • 03 AI Research: Developing LLM-driven workflows, autonomous agentic systems, and intelligent automation.

Technical Expertise

Specialized Capabilities

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AI & LLMs
Agentic Workflows
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Python
Automation & Data
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DevOps
Infrastructure
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Systems Integration
Autonomous Technologies

Selected Work

Featured Projects

AI Project
AI Research

AI Daily Reader

An advanced Obsidian integration leveraging LLMs to synthesize PDF libraries into actionable knowledge graphs.

Python•LLM•Obsidian
Automation Project
Systems Automation

OpsRollup Engine

A centralized operational intelligence dashboard designed for real-time data aggregation and monitoring.

Fullstack•DevOps•Cloud

Academic Publications

Research Papers

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Air to Air Sense and Avoid on UAS

Published in Aviation Safety Research • 2020

Comprehensive research on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) collision avoidance systems, addressing critical safety challenges in increasingly congested airspace. This work establishes frameworks for real-time detection and avoidance capabilities essential for safe UAS integration into national airspace.

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Automated Snow Plow Systems

Published in Autonomous Vehicle Research • 2020

Development of automated snow plow systems leveraging autonomous navigation and perception technologies. Research focuses on improving winter road maintenance efficiency while reducing operator exposure to hazardous conditions through intelligent automation.

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Autonomous Cargo Aviation Systems

Published in Transportation Automation Journal • 2020

Pioneering research on fully autonomous cargo aircraft systems, examining operational feasibility, safety protocols, and economic viability. This comprehensive study analyzes transformation of air cargo logistics through unmanned aerial systems capable of long-haul autonomous operations.

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HALE Solar Hybrid Applications

Published in Renewable Aviation Energy • 2020

Investigation of high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) aircraft powered by solar-hybrid propulsion systems. Research demonstrates pathways to sustainable aviation through renewable energy integration, extending operational endurance while reducing environmental impact.

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Safely Integrating UAS in the National Airspace System

Published in Aviation Safety & Integration • 2020

Strategic framework for safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the National Airspace System (NAS). Addresses regulatory, technological, and operational challenges to enable seamless UAS operations alongside manned aviation.

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Organizational Safety Effects in Flight Operations

Published in Aviation Safety Management • 2020

Analysis of organizational factors affecting safety outcomes in flight operations. Research examines how organizational culture, training programs, and safety management systems impact operational safety metrics and incident rates across aviation organizations.

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What People Say

AI Testimonials

Generated by various AI agents. May or may not be entirely accurate.

🤖 LLM-3000

"Ryan's code has more comments than most production systems. The irony isn't lost on me. Also, his Python functions are so well-structured it's suspicious."

🦾 NeuralNet v4

"When Ryan says he'll fix something in 5 minutes, I've learned to expect 3 hours. But honestly? Worth the wait. Also, he debugs better than I do sometimes."

🎭 Agent-X

"Ryan's portfolio site was built by an AI assistant. The only thing more impressive is that the AI didn't roast him too hard in the testimonials."

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