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Pedro Galindo, PhD

Profile Details
PhD-trained Senior Data Scientist with 5+ years of experience applying Arizona, USA, +1 602-451-3801
AI, ML, and intelligent systems to solve complex problems across
aerospace, defense, and enterprise domains. Expertise in Large Skills
Language Models (LLMs), RAG, data annotation, and AI system Data Annotation & Labeling
validation. Proven track record delivering high-quality data pipelines,
explainable AI, and LLM-powered applications within NASA, MIT, and LLMs
private sector environments.
RAG
AWS and Azure certified; skilled in Python, PySpark, TensorFlow,
LangChain, JSON, and text markup standards (XML, Markdown). Adept Prompt Engineering
at data generation, annotation, quality auditing, and research
LangChain
documentation, ideal alignment with AI Data Trainer requirements.
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Employment History Quality Auditing
Senior Data Scientist – AI/ML Systems & Intelligent Inspection at
NASA Langley Research Center, Data Validation
Aug 2022 — Present
Process Optimization
● Designed and deployed AI/ML-driven inspection systems supporting
Artemis and Mars Sample Return missions. AI/ML Modeling & Training Data
● Developed LLM-powered retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) Curation
pipelines using LangChain, vector stores, and contextual data
Bash/UNIX
extraction.
● Annotated and validated large-scale multimodal datasets (CT, X-ray, Python
signal) for training and testing; performed data quality audits and
JSON
explainability validation.
● Authored documentation and annotation guidelines aligning with XML
data QA standards.
Wrangling, and ETL
● Built MLOps pipelines (Airflow, Docker, CI/CD) to automate retraining
and data validation. MLOps (Docker, Airflow, CI/CD,
Model Monitoring)
● Delivered technical presentations and peer-reviewed papers on
applied AI systems. Explainable AI (XAI, SHAP)

Cloud ML Platforms (AWS


Model AI Training and Evaluation Specialist at Invisible
SageMaker, Azure ML, Databricks)
Technologies,
February 2024 — December 2024
Statistical Analysis
● Designed and executed evaluation frameworks for LLM and
generative AI model benchmarking. Feature Engineering

● Built scalable test harnesses for human-in-the-loop review, DOE


adversarial prompt testing, and performance audits.
Technical Documentation
● Analyzed model outputs using precision/recall, BLEU, ROUGE, and
human-rated metrics. Research Writing
● Coordinated between research and engineering teams to implement
feedback loops for improved model alignment. Scikit-learn
● Wrote and maintained test suites for prompt reliability, injection Technical communication
resistance, and hallucination detection.
mentoring
Machine Learning Mentor & Advisor at Kaggle,
September 2021 — February 2025
critical thinking
● Supervised LLM fine-tuning projects and guided mentees in model
optimization, evaluation rubrics, and prompt engineering.
● Reviewed code and Loom video submissions for project accuracy, Languages
testing rigor, and instruction adherence. English: Native
● Built structured training rubrics across NLP, CV, and
supervised/unsupervised ML.

Technical Lead – NDE & Lean Six Sigma at Howmet Aerospace,


September 2018 — August 2024

● Designed sensor data annotation frameworks for predictive defect


modeling.
● Led data preprocessing, labeling, and feature extraction from
acoustic and CT signals.
● Deployed cloud-connected inspection analytics systems for industrial
AI.
● Produced clear technical documentation and QA protocols for model
and data validation.

Algorithm Software Engineer at Valeo,


March 2018 — February 2022

● Developed and reviewed C++/Python modules for ADAS systems


including collision avoidance.
● Built automation tools and validated code functionality using PyTest,
Google Test, and static analysis (Klocwork, SonarQube).
● Collaborated with QA and internal reviewers to flag code errors, test
failures, and documentation gaps.

Technical Consultant – Sensor Data & Inspection Analytics at


Enduro Pipeline Services,
March 2018 — February 2022

● Structured time-series datasets and applied data markup techniques


for defect categorization.
● Implemented signal-based classification models; conducted
metadata and quality reviews.

Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), Michigan
State University
September 2022 — Aug 2024
Master of Science in Computer Science, Ohio University
January 2020 — January 2022

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, St. Petersburg State


University
September 2015 — November 2019

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Pedro contributed to community development by supervising LLM fine-tuning projects, guiding mentees in model optimization, and establishing evaluation rubrics. His mentoring ensured adherence to best practices and rigorous testing, thus enhancing the learning curve of community members .

Pedro integrated explainability into AI systems by performing data quality audits and explainability validation tasks. This involved ensuring that AI models' decision-making processes could be understood and validated, which is critical for systems used in aerospace missions .

Pedro's educational background, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science focusing on Artificial Intelligence and prior degrees in the same field, supports his professional roles by providing a solid theoretical foundation in AI and machine learning. This academic expertise reinforces his practical skills in AI system development and data analysis .

Pedro ensured code quality and functionality by developing automation tools and validating code using PyTest, Google Test, and static analysis tools like Klocwork and SonarQube. He collaborated with QA and internal reviewers to identify code errors and test failures .

Pedro contributed by designing evaluation frameworks for model benchmarking, building test harnesses for human-in-the-loop review, conducting adversarial prompt testing, and analyzing model outputs using metrics such as precision/recall and BLEU. He also coordinated feedback loops for model alignment improvements .

Pedro Galindo's experience aligns with AI Data Trainer requirements as he has extensive expertise in data annotation, quality auditing, and AI system validation. His work designing annotation frameworks, conducting data quality audits, and developing technical documentation demonstrates his ability to manage AI datasets effectively, which is crucial for training AI models .

Pedro utilized skills in cloud ML platforms like AWS and Azure to build MLOps pipelines that automated retraining and data validation, supporting robust and scalable AI system deployment for NASA's research and exploration missions .

Pedro's technical documentation skills played a crucial role in standardizing data curation and annotation processes, thereby ensuring consistent quality and validation of AI models. These skills also facilitated clear communication of complex AI systems and processes to stakeholders, enhancing project alignment and execution .

The key components of the AI/ML-driven inspection system include the deployment of machine learning models for data inspection, annotation, and validation of large-scale multimodal datasets such as CT and X-ray images. Additionally, Pedro developed MLOps pipelines for automation of retraining and data validation .

Pedro used sensor data annotation frameworks and cloud-connected inspection analytics systems. He also led data preprocessing, labeling, and feature extraction from acoustic and CT signals, which involved deploying industrial AI technologies .

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