Self-taught programmer since 1990. Pythonista since 2006. Designed my first algorithm in 3rd grade before I knew what they were called. Coding neural networks and novel machine learning algorithms from scratch since I was 16. Built an NLU system from the ground up in my mid 20s. I love all things AI, ML, and NLP. Currently working as CTO of a startup in explainable AI which I cofounded.