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Location

Torrance, California

Email

[email protected]

LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/devinjotto

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Professional summary

AI, MLOps, and operational software experience.

AI engineer with 6 years of experience designing and deploying scalable machine learning and MLOps pipelines.

Skilled in Python, AWS SageMaker, Databricks, Spark, and PyTorch for building and operationalizing models.

Built low-latency inference services and led cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end AI solutions.

Skills

Technical depth across model building, systems design, and deployment.

Languages

Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL

Frameworks

Flask, FastAPI, React, Node.js

Machine Learning

PyTorch, XGBoost, Random Forest, PEFT tuning, embeddings, feature engineering, conversational AI, deep learning, reinforcement learning

Data and MLOps

Databricks, Spark, ML pipelines, automation, model training, deployment

Cloud and DevOps

AWS SageMaker, EC2, S3, Neptune, GCP, Docker, CI/CD, Azure Cloud, Git

Other

API design, systems design, workflow automation, CA Real Estate Salesperson License, JIRA

Experience

Applied AI and systems work across biotech and manufacturing.

Allogene Therapeutics

Scientist

Aug 2023 - May 2025South San Francisco, CA
  • Designed internal MLOps pipelines on Azure Cloud for classification, regression, and clustering.
  • Trained models using PyTorch, Random Forest, and XGBoost, applying deep learning techniques to improve accuracy.
  • Built automated pipelines using AWS, Databricks, Pandas, and Spark with version control in Git.
  • Tuned a GPT-4 conversational AI model using PEFT.
  • Led process development efforts on the Datalake Engineering Team.
  • Executed DOE programs to generate standardized datasets.

Allogene Therapeutics

Senior Associate Scientist

Feb 2021 - Aug 2023South San Francisco, CA
  • Led Benchling implementation and automation roadmap.
  • Built ML prototypes using reinforcement learning for early predictive systems.
  • Served as SME for automated processing systems.
  • Upgraded pipelines and data flows across three sites.
  • Built internal dashboards and analytics tools.

Bristol Myers Squibb

Manufacturing Associate II

Sep 2019 - Jan 2021Seattle, WA
  • Improved operational workflows for commercial CAR T manufacturing.
  • SME for Xuri Wave bioreactor and SOP optimization.
  • Built scheduling systems for cross-shift operations.
  • Wrote validation and process transfer documentation.

Kite Pharma

Cell Therapy Specialist

Feb 2018 - Sep 2019El Segundo, CA
  • Led deviation reduction and data centralization projects.
  • Redesigned batch record flows to support digital transition.
  • Built cloud automation tools using Power Automate and integrated workflows tracked via JIRA.

Education

University of California, Davis

Jan 2012 - Jan 2016UC Davis

Bachelor of Arts, Plant Molecular Biology

Selected for the scientific foundation that now informs my work across AI, systems, and automation.

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DEVIN OTTO

Los Angeles, CA | 310 971 1108 | [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/devinjotto

Professional Summary
AI engineer with 6 years of experience designing and deploying scalable machine learning and MLOps pipelines. Skilled in Python, AWS SageMaker, Databricks, Spark, and PyTorch for building and operationalizing models including fine-tuned GPT-4. Built low-latency inference services and led cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end AI solutions.

Skills
Languages: Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL
Frameworks: Flask, FastAPI, React, Node.js
Machine Learning: PyTorch, XGBoost, Random Forest, PEFT tuning, embeddings, feature engineering, Conversational AI, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning
Data and MLOps: Databricks, Spark, ML pipelines, automation, model training and deployment
Cloud and DevOps: AWS SageMaker, EC2, S3, Neptune, GCP, Docker, CI/CD, Azure Cloud, Git
Other: API design, systems design, workflow automation, CA Real Estate Salesperson License, JIRA

Experience
Allogene Therapeutics Aug 2023 - May 2025
Scientist South San Francisco, CA
Designed internal MLOps pipelines on Azure Cloud for classification, regression, and clustering
Trained models using PyTorch, Random Forest, and XGBoost, applying deep learning techniques to improve accuracy
Built automated pipelines using AWS, Databricks, Pandas, and Spark with version control in Git
Tuned a GPT-4 conversational AI model using PEFT
Led Process Development efforts on the Datalake Engineering Team
Executed DOE programs to generate standardized datasets

Allogene Therapeutics Feb 2021 - Aug 2023
Senior Associate Scientist South San Francisco, CA
Led Benchling implementation and automation roadmap
Built ML prototypes using reinforcement learning for early predictive systems
Served as SME for automated processing systems
Upgraded pipelines and data flows across three sites
Built internal dashboards and analytics tools

Bristol Myers Squibb Sep 2019 - Jan 2021
Manufacturing Associate II Seattle, WA
Improved operational workflows for commercial CAR T manufacturing
SME for Xuri Wave bioreactor and SOP optimization
Built scheduling systems for cross shift operations
Wrote validation and process transfer documentation

Kite Pharma Feb 2018 - Sep 2019
Cell Therapy Specialist El Segundo, CA
Led deviation reduction and data centralization projects
Redesigned batch record flows to support digital transition
Built cloud automation tools using Power Automate and integrated workflows tracked via JIRA

Education
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts, Plant Molecular Biology

Jan 2012 - Jan 2016