Bob Simonoff

About Bob Simonoff

I specialize in leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to solve complex challenges across diverse domains, including supply chain optimization, data harmonization, and integration streamlining. As a founding contributor to the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, I helped define security best practices and address vulnerabilities such as prompt injection, privilege escalation, and data leakage. My work spans developing scalable SaaS platforms, delivering thought leadership through articles and webinars, and mentoring teams to harness AI’s transformative potential.From teaching graduate-level AI courses at Johns Hopkins and conducting early neural network research at IBM to shaping Blue Yonder’s generative AI strategy, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, innovation, and leadership to the field of LLMs and secure AI deployment.

Experience

1. Senior Principal Software Engineer, Fellow

   Blue Yonder

   Feb 2020 — Present · US

   Large Language Model (LLM) Strategy and Leadership:• Researched and developed innovative applications for Large Language Models (LLMs), including ChatGPT and Anthropic Claude, to solve complex enterprise challenges, including KPI benchmark driven insights, multi-customer data harmonization, and simplifying data model mappings across diverse domains. • Built and tested proofs of concept using Python and notebooks, exploring strategies for reducing LLM hallucinations and enhancing textual embedding techniques, with findings shared through published blog articles.• Delivered thought leadership through articles, webinars, and training sessions, enabling IT and architecture teams to adopt secure and ethical LLM practices, including adherence to OWASP Top 10 principles.• Played a pivotal role in the development of Blue Yonder’s enterprise LLM platform, ensuring alignment with SaaS product offerings to deliver cutting-edge supply chain solutions.Results and Impact:• Enhanced customer onboarding by demonstrating approaches that reduced costs and streamlined integrations, improving time-to-value for clients.• Enabled Blue Yonder to expand its SaaS offerings with scalable, secure LLM applications, driving innovation and adoption in the supply chain domain.

Education

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master's degree, Computer Science

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Software Design
• Databases
• Architectures
• Performance Tuning
• Agile Methodologies
• Solution Architecture
• Xml
• Performance Improvement
• Soa
• Object Oriented Design
• Software Engineering
• Websphere
• Software Project Management
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Web Services
• Java
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Design Patterns
• Unix
• Teamwork
• J2ee Application Development
• Oracle
• Architecture
• Weblogic