Systems: Online
Loc: COS // CO

Nick Duncan

Crafting AI systems that solve hard problems.

I build software that genuinely elevates everyday life—from utility pole analysis pipelines to real-time sign language translation. With 15+ years of full-stack experience, I now specialize in AI and machine learning, with a focus on computer vision.

COORD: 38.83808° N, 104.82149° W
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Work Experience

January 2021 – Present

ikeGPS

Lead AI/ML Engineer

Architecting advanced ML pipelines to assist in automating critical infrastructure analysis. Pioneering the use of deep learning and computer vision to revolutionize utility pole inspections at scale.

  • Engineered a high-precision one-shot object segmentation system achieving ~0.88 mAP for complex utility asset detection
  • Developed an end-to-end neural network training suite for automated prediction artifact collection and model lifecycle management
  • Architected a custom web-based dataset masking platform with hierarchical object support to accelerate dataset annotation and model training workflows
[Python][PyTorch][Computer Vision][MLOps][MySQL][Node.js][TypeScript]
April 2020 – Present

PROTOSEV Labs, LLC

Sole Proprietor

Providing high-end technical consultancy specializing in bespoke computer vision solutions and large-scale photo dataset analytics.

  • Delivered custom CNN-based image segmentation models for diverse industrial applications
  • Optimized data analytics pipelines for processing and extracting insights from massive unstructured image datasets
  • Consulted on technical architecture for startups integrating AI/ML into core product offerings
[Consulting][Computer Vision][CNN][RNN][Data Analytics][Technical Strategy][RPA]
October 2019 – January 2024

AvodahMed

Software Engineer

Developed groundbreaking real-time translation systems, bridging communication gaps across sign, spoken, and written languages.

  • Architected a web-based real-time ASL translation platform utilizing multi-modal pose prediction on high-resolution 1080p+ webcam streams
  • Implemented low-latency neural network applications for immediate language synthesis and translation
  • Engineered a robust, role-based web architecture to support enterprise-level translation services
[Pose Prediction][Real-time Vision][Neural Networks][Full-stack][Multi-modal AI][React][TypeScript][WebRTC]
April 2019 – April 2020

TecStar Consulting

Senior Technologies Engineer

Explored the synergy between smart home ecosystems and neural network design, building specialized tools for device configuration and AI model training.

  • Engineered a comprehensive desktop environment for designing, training, and deploying neural networks
  • Developed advanced debugging and setup utilities for smart home device integration and ecosystem testing
[IoT][Neural Network Design][Desktop Apps][Debugging Systems]
June 2011 – April 2019

Accenture Mortgage Cadence

Software Developer Senior Analyst

Led development for enterprise-grade .NET applications within the highly regulated financial services sector, with an emphasis on software resilience and scalability.

  • Architected and implemented a high-performance memory caching strategy to significantly reduce database load
  • Redesigned mission-critical reporting frameworks, including creation of a custom utility for legacy report migration
  • Developed a comprehensive error-handling framework and associated UI to improve system stability and observability
  • Designed and implemented automated test harnesses for ASP.NET MVC Web API systems
[.NET][SQL Server][Enterprise Architecture][WPF][Web API][High-Performance Caching][Scalable Systems]

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