Break Into AI Careers

I've spent 6+ years working across every layer of the AI stack, from the ground up. I started in biomedical research and clinical settings at Columbia University Medical Center and UCSD Health, then made a deliberate pivot into AI without a traditional technical background or a roadmap. People took chances on me along the way, and those bets changed everything. Since then I've built annotation operations from scratch at medical imaging AI startups (Enlitic, Iterative Health), led LLM evaluation programs at Amazon AWS across Bedrock and four product lines, and now serve as Group Manager of Delivery Operations at Snorkel AI, a Stanford AI Lab spinout building the data infrastructure behind frontier models. I've hired for AI roles, built the teams doing the work, and operated inside the organizations setting the bar. I also build production AI systems independently, which keeps my hands on the tools and my instincts sharp in ways that a management role alone doesn't. If you're trying to break into AI from a non-traditional background, I know that path from the inside.

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience at EY, where I served as a Global HR Business Partner and Senior Manager, I have honed my skills in strategic learning and development, particularly in the realm of AI-enhanced learning journeys. My work has involved pioneering initiatives that integrate AI tools like Microsoft Copilot to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, preparing professionals for the digital transformation era. As a certified executive coach, I specialize in empowering high-achievers, particularly those who are neurodivergent, to unlock their potential and thrive in AI-driven careers. If you're looking to navigate the complexities of AI careers and maximize your performance, let's connect and create a tailored strategy for your success!

I work at Microsoft leading AI penetration testing and AI application security initiatives, where I help secure real world AI systems used at enterprise scale. My role sits at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, product, and engineering, which gives me direct visibility into what companies actually look for when hiring AI talent. I understand how AI teams are structured, what skills are valued, and how candidates from adjacent backgrounds like cybersecurity, software engineering, product, data, or IT can realistically transition into AI focused roles. Beyond my technical leadership work, I have coached hundreds of professionals on career transitions into competitive and emerging fields. I specialize in helping clients reposition their experience, build credible AI aligned narratives, and target roles strategically rather than chasing hype driven job titles. Whether you are trying to break into AI engineering, AI security, AI product, or AI strategy, I provide practical guidance grounded in how hiring decisions are actually made inside large tech organizations.