Hi, I'm Scott Benson

AI/ML Solutions Architect & Strategic Technology Leader

Bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI/ML technology and business value. Expert in architecting scalable solutions, guiding data science teams, and translating complex technical concepts into strategic business decisions across all organizational levels.

What I Bring to the Table

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AI/ML Architecture Expert

Deep understanding of AI/ML in real-world applications, MCP architecture, and when/how to leverage emerging technologies. Hands-on experience building and deploying production AI systems with measurable business impact.

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Technology Strategy Leader

Proven ability to provide strategic direction to DS teams, architect solutions, and guide technology adoption. Expert in agents, AI/ML frameworks, and staying current with the latest industry trends and innovations.

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Cross-Functional Excellence

Comfortable working with all business units, from C-suite to engineers. Expert at explaining the "why" behind technical decisions while building practical solutions that deliver value to customers and stakeholders.

Impact by the Numbers

Delivering measurable results through AI innovation

85%
AI/ML Solutions
Production deployments with ROI
35%
DS Team Efficiency Gain
Through strategic architecture
50%
Business Impact
From AI/ML implementations
100+
Clients Guided
On AI/ML journey

Professional Journey

Sr. Support Manager (Director Level)

Retail Data Systems • 2015 - Present

Lead technology and operations for multi-branch retail IT services company. Spearheaded AI chatbot implementation with 85% first-contact resolution, deployed AI-driven training platform on AWS, and automated processes reducing ticket resolution by 50%. Established AI Focus Group and drove adoption across 20+ branches.

Assistant Manager

Hooters • 2008 - 2015

Led operational improvements by integrating payroll and inventory systems. Implemented cost control measures reducing waste by 10% and managed financial planning initiatives for improved cost management.

Operations Manager

Off-Track Betting • 2004 - 2008

Developed innovative promotional strategies generating over $1 million in sales during major events. Managed budgets, performed P&L analysis, and enhanced operational efficiency through quality control measures.

Education

University of Phoenix

MBA - Master of Business Administration
BS - Bachelor of Computer Science

AI/ML Expertise & Strategic Capabilities

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Deep AI/ML Understanding

Crystal clear expertise in AI/ML applications, from NLP and computer vision to agents and LLMs. Expert at identifying when and how AI should be utilized for maximum business value.

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Data Science Leadership

Guide DS teams on technology selection, architecture patterns, and implementation strategies. Deep understanding of MLOps, model deployment, and production-scale AI systems.

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Agent Architecture

Expert in designing and implementing AI agents, understanding orchestration patterns, tool usage, and how agents integrate into business workflows for autonomous operations.

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Technology Trend Analysis

Stay ahead of industry trends, evaluating emerging technologies and providing strategic recommendations on adoption, integration, and business impact.

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Business-Tech Translation

Excel at working with PMs and business stakeholders to identify AI opportunities, define requirements, and deliver solutions that create tangible customer value.

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MCP & Authorization Expert

Deep knowledge of Model Context Protocols, security patterns, and authorization frameworks. Ensure AI systems are secure, compliant, and properly integrated.

AI/ML Portfolio & Technical Demonstrations

Hands-on examples showcasing AI/ML architecture, agent design, and strategic technology implementation

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Ultimate Voice

TypeScript • React • AI

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Project Overview

Demonstrates deep understanding of LLM orchestration, multi-model integration, and production AI architecture. Shows expertise in prompt engineering and AI system design.

GPT-4 Gemini Claude Vertex AI
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AI Agent Memory System

Python • SDK • Memory Bank

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Project Overview

Showcases agent architecture expertise, context management strategies, and understanding of AI memory patterns. Critical for building sophisticated autonomous systems.

AST Parsing Semantic Search Context Rebuild OpenAI Functions
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SEO Tools MCP Server

TypeScript • MCP • DataForSEO

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Project Overview

Demonstrates MCP expertise, API orchestration, and building AI-powered tools. Shows ability to bridge AI capabilities with business applications.

Claude Integration Zod Schemas API Orchestration NLP Interface
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RDSSyncHub GCP

Python • GCP • Pub/Sub

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Project Overview

Production-scale data architecture showcasing cloud expertise, scalability patterns, and integration capabilities. Essential for AI/ML data pipelines.

Cloud Storage Pub/Sub Queue Auto-scaling Secret Manager
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Metabase API Toolkit

Python • SDK • GitOps

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Project Overview

Demonstrates automation expertise, API design skills, and understanding of declarative infrastructure patterns used in MLOps environments.

CRUD Operations YAML Manifests Diff Engine CI Integration
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Golf Track GPS

Next.js • TypeScript • GPS

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Project Overview

Free web-based golf GPS app using browser geolocation. Provides distances to greens using OpenStreetMap data and Leaflet maps.

Geolocation API OSM Integration Real-time GPS Leaflet Maps
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Saltwater Stack

React • Flask • BigQuery

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Project Overview

End-to-end AI integration showing how ML models, agents, and traditional systems work together. Demonstrates business value creation through AI.

Claude API Gemini API 5 Builder Agents BigQuery ML
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POS University

LMS • AI Training • Retail

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Project Overview

Shows expertise in AI-driven content generation, knowledge extraction, and building systems that leverage AI for educational purposes.

Content Generation Interactive Courses Skill Assessment Progress Tracking
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More Projects Coming

AI • Automation • Innovation

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In Development

Currently working on document data extraction with NLP, self-service chatbots, and mobile shelf-tag maintenance applications.

NLP Processing Natural Language Mobile Apps IoT Integration
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AI/ML & Technology Stack Expertise

🤖 AI/ML Deep Expertise

Machine Learning Architecture AI Agent Design & Orchestration LLMs & Transformer Models MLOps & Model Deployment Computer Vision & NLP RAG & Vector Databases Model Context Protocols (MCP) AI Authorization & Security

📊 Data Science & Strategy

DS Team Leadership Technology Strategy Architecture Patterns Use Case Identification ROI Analysis Technology Trend Analysis Business-Tech Translation

🛠️ Implementation & Integration

Python & TypeScript Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP) Kubernetes & Docker API Design & Integration CI/CD Pipelines Production Deployment Cross-functional Collaboration

Let's Build the Future with AI/ML

Ready to leverage AI/ML for strategic business transformation? Let's discuss how I can guide your team to success.