CURIOUS | ADAPTIVE | RELENTLESSLY POSITIVE
Strategic AI technical leader with deep experience guiding cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products.
What I’m currently up to:
Senior Manager, AI Development
2024 - Present
Leading cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and PMs delivering state-of-the-art veterinary AI products (computer vision models), accelerating model delivery by 50%.
Championed and scaled Responsible AI practices company-wide, growing a community of 2,100+ associates, shaping Mars’ ethical AI approach.
Improved R&D efficiency by 30% through Agile methods, MLOps, and experiment tracking, significantly accelerating feedback and innovation cycles.
Check out the skills:
Check out the skills:
AI/ML Product Strategy & Roadmapping
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Responsible AI Governance & Ethics
Agile & MLOps Implementation
Creative & Interactive Product Development
Deep Learning
Unity Game Engine
Game Development
AR/VR
Design Thinking
Product Management
Agile
Scrum
Rapid Prototyping
Team-Building
Coaching
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:
Creative & Interactive Projects
2012 - Present
Independently developed and competitively published numerous video games, specializing in engaging, interactive gameplay mechanics.
Active member of game jam communities, leveraging creativity, rapid prototyping, and storytelling.
Applying a combined passion for Deep Learning/ML/AI and game design to advance the medium.
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
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
