Omid Omidi

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT OMID OMIDI

With over 8 years of experience in Applied AI and software engineering, I specialize in architecting modular, production-grade ML systems that bridge the gap between code quality and measurable Line of Business (LOB) value. I follow robust software engineering best practices, writing clean, type-hinted, and testable object-oriented Python (leveraging Polars, Ibis, FastAPI) to ensure extendibility. My approach moves beyond simple model development to full-stack infrastructure ownership; I utilize Kubernetes, Airflow, and Terraform on GCP/AWS/Azure to design secure, scalable architectures that strictly adhere to complex data tenancy and enterprise governance requirements. I am committed to operational excellence, enforcing CI/CD pipelines to maintain high development velocity without sacrificing reliability.My technical core centers on the full-cycle development and deployment of Generative AI, LLM, and SLM solutions, utilizing advanced fine-tuning techniques like PEFT, LoRA, and Turbo LoRA to optimize performance. Beyond text, I engineer diverse systems ranging from Speech AI (STT/TTS) and summarization to classical clustering and recommendation engines. I operationalize these models by building automated end-to-end pipelines and exposing them via production-grade FastAPI microservices orchestrated on Docker and Kubernetes. Whether managing vector stores for real-time retrieval or deploying across hybrid cloud/on-prem environments, I ensure every system includes robust model monitoring and continuous retraining strategies to guarantee long-term accuracy and stability.I operate with an entrepreneurial mindset, proactively working with customers and product stakeholders to translate specific, complex use cases into generalized, high-impact platform components. As a technical leader and clear communicator, I align technical execution with product strategy roadmaps while coaching teams to elevate their coding standards and architectural thinking. Whether optimizing BigQuery workflows or deploying cutting-edge GenAI models, I focus on identifying risks early and structuring plans that ensure customer success. I thrive in environments that demand both the curiosity of a tinkerer and the structured discipline of a seasoned engineer to deliver sustainable, business-critical solutions.