About samuel
I partner with clients to transform complex business workflows into streamlined, AI-powered processes that drive measurable productivity gains. As a forward deployed AI engineer, I specialize in identifying operational bottlenecks and implementing advanced AI/ML solutions tailored to each organization’s unique needs. My hands-on approach combines deep technical expertise with strategic collaboration, ensuring that every solution not only enhances operational efficiency but also empowers smarter, data-driven decision-making.
Key Skills
Experience
Forward Deployed Engineer
CurrentMach 1
* Building the infrastructure that powers AI-driven business operations. Working directly with operators to transform their businesses and drive real impact. * What I do: * Build end-to-end AI workflows for enterprise customers, translating their operational challenges into production automations * Designed and built Tower, our agentic harness that coordinates agents, tools, and decisions in real time * Built Tower's chat interface, letting operators manage their agents in natural language — putting control directly in customers' hands and driving deeper engagement with the platform * Ship across the full stack — backend, frontend, and everything in between * The results: * Cut new customer implementation time from two weeks to under an hour, powered entirely by Tower * 100% AI accuracy in production — Tower audits every workflow step and evaluates pass/fail * 100% of new customer implementations now run entirely on our platform
Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
Hauska.io
As the Co-Founder and CTO at Hauska, I am spearheading the revolution in the building design industry through cloud-based solutions and AI-driven technologies. Key responsibilities and achievements include: Pioneering AI-Driven Rendering: Developed, deployed, and integrated an AI model for photorealistic building renderings, reducing rendering time by 80% compared to traditional methods. Real Time collaboration platform: Engineered real-time collaboration platform for building designers, increasing team productivity by 40%. Scalable Cloud Infrastructure: Architected and built a robust, scalable, and high-performance cloud infrastructure. Development Team Leadership: Effectively manage and guide a development team of 5, setting clear goals and objectives that synergize with our product roadmap, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Robust Security and Maintenance: Implemented stringent security standards to safeguard sensitive data and infrastructure, coupled with a thorough maintenance plan to ensure 99.99% uptime and long-term sustainability and reliability.
Software Engineer
Vistro
Collaborated with the CEO and team to refine and translate business objectives into Web2/3 design & plan including web, blockchain, and NFT technologies. Supervised 1 developer to implement and support the solution. Established role descriptions and conducted interviews to hire a product manager and graphic designer. Established and implemented a social media plan for Twitter.
Education
Depaul University
Depaul University
Bachelors
Galena High School
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Common Questions
What is samuel's expertise?
samuel specializes in Forward Deployed Engineer, with expertise in artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, communication, cybersecurity.
Where is samuel located?
samuel is based in chicago, illinois, united states.
How much experience does samuel have?
samuel has 7+ years of professional experience.
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