Nick Duncan

Building AI systems that solve hard problems.

I create software that's built to last and built to matter—from utility pole analysis pipelines to real-time sign language translation. With 15+ years of full-stack experience, I specialize in AI and machine learning, with a focus on computer vision.

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Work Experience

January 2021 – Present

ikeGPS

Lead AI/ML Engineer

Constructing 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.

System_Outputs // Key_Impacts

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
Created a custom web-based image dataset masking platform with hierarchical object support and role-based access control to accelerate dataset annotation and model training workflows

PythonPyTorchComputer VisionMLOpsMySQLNode.jsTypeScript

April 2020 – Present

Arclight Digital, LLC

previously PROTOSEV Labs

Founder & Engineer

Designing and building custom software powered by modern AI—from intelligent automation to full-stack applications, engineered with precision.

System_Outputs // Key_Impacts

Embedded machine learning and LLM capabilities into client products across multiple industries
Built custom dashboards, ETL pipelines, and AI-driven analytics solutions
Consulted on technical architecture for startups integrating AI/ML into core product offerings

AI IntegrationCustom SoftwareFull-StackData & AnalyticsLLMsTechnical Strategy

October 2019 – January 2024

AvodahMed

Software Engineer

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

System_Outputs // Key_Impacts

Created 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 PredictionReal-time VisionNeural NetworksFull-stackMulti-modal AIReactTypeScriptWebRTC

April 2019 – April 2020

TecStar Consulting

Senior Technologies Engineer

Explored the overlap between smart home devices and neural networks. Created specialized tools for device configuration and AI model training.

System_Outputs // Key_Impacts

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

IoTNeural Network DesignDesktop AppsDebugging 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.

System_Outputs // Key_Impacts

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

.NETSQL ServerApplication ArchitectureWPFWeb APIHigh-Performance CachingScalable Systems

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Arclight Digital, LLC

previously PROTOSEV Labs

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