CURIOUS | ADAPTIVE | RELENTLESSLY POSITIVE
Passionate technical leader with diverse experience and strong expertise in creative applications for new technologies.
What I’m currently up to:
Technical Lead for RapidRead, a state-of-the-art veterinary radiology AI platform.
Leading the people, process, and technology efforts.
Champion for Responsible AI at Mars, leading a community of ~1,500 associates to ensure ethical, transparent, and regulatory-compliant AI solutions.
Senior Manager, Next Generation Technologies
Leading a cross-disciplinary team of data scientists, engineers, product managers, and project managers delivering cutting-edge computer vision models for canine and feline X-rays.
2024 - Present
Check out the skills:
Check out the skills:
Data Science
Machine Learning
AI
Design Thinking
Product Management
Agile
Scrum
Rapid Prototyping
Unity Game Engine
Game Development
AR/VR
Cross-functional Leadership
Data Analytics
Data Visualization
Team-Building
Coaching
Deep Learning
Deep Reinforcement Learning
Neural Networks
Creative work
Python
C#
Pytorch
Stakeholder Management
MARS
IT Services Manager/Data Analytics Ambassador
2019 - 2021
The driving force behind IT Projects in the Northeast and across North America. Part of the MARS Global Data Analytics Ambassador Team. Impacting operational excellence, stakeholder management, project delivery, and leading data-driven decision-making efforts.
Past Experiences:
MARS
Manager, Next Generation Technologies
2021 - 2024
Developing, deploying, and supporting Deep Learning models for RapidRead, a state-of-the-art radiology AI system.
Leading cross-functional teams through Agile approaches to building solutions.
Developed and deployed an object detection model that localizes masses in veterinary x-rays.
Developed a front-end application for radiologists to help manage AI systems, turning stakeholders into developers.
Preferred Sands
Director, IT Service Delivery
2017 - 2019
Managing the services and projects IT delivers to the business while maintaining strong partnerships with business leaders. Lead cross-functional IT teams to support business initiatives and champion company-wide projects.
East Coast Network Services
Manager, IT Operations and Service Delivery
2011 - 2017
Manage IT process and ensure all phases of the service desk support are properly coordinated, monitored, logged, tracked, and resolved appropriately. Lead the daily global operation of the Information Technology Service desk to ensure timely resolution for reported problems.
Previous Work History:
APPLE INC., Genius Bar (2011)
T-MOBILE, Tier III Technical Support (2007-2010)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Avionics Technician (C-130 Heavy Aircraft) (2004-2010)
Education and Certs:
Bloomsburg University
Master of Science, Information Technology
Bloomsburg University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Technical Leadership
DataQuest
Python Data Scientist
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Science
Scrum Alliance®
Certified Scrum Master
AXELOS
ITIL, Practitioner
Recommendations
Recommendations
Bryan James
SVP @ Maples Group
“I have the pleasure of working with Jerry daily at Mars on the Next Generation Technologies team. Jerry excels in delivering cutting-edge computer vision models for MARS Pet Care, consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. His expertise in artificial intelligence, combined with his background in IT and people management, enables him to drive results where others might struggle.
Jerry’s excitement and energy are infectious, making him a valuable asset to any team.”
“Jerry is an engaged, customer-first partner for the business areas he supports. He works to beat deadlines and was instrumental in getting a site from ideation to production in less than 30% of the time expected. I strongly recommend Jerry as a reliable and likeable leader and hope I get to work with him again.”
Peter Engime - PMP,CSM
Owner, Engime Management & Consulting
“I have worked with Jerry for the last 6 months and from the very start I could see that this was a guy who knew what he was doing and knew what he wanted. As Service manager, he is a leader and has earned the trust of not only his team but the entire company. He is someone you want to work with.”
Erika Hanna - MS, CMI
Interpreter Services, Lehigh Valley Health Network
Emil Walleser - DVM,PhD
Veterinarian and AI Scientist
