Kellie Anton

About

As an Executive Technology Leader & Evangelist, I leverage extensive experience in AI, ML, and data science, along with expertise in data labeling, technical team leadership, systems engineering, and project management. I am passionate about driving innovation, optimizing team performance, and translating complex concepts for diverse audiences. Additionally, I have been instrumental to high-level business growth and technological advancement across various organizations. Key Achievements Include: Recognized as a public speaker and facilitator of AI transformation, providing data transformation consulting services to Healthcare, Pharma, Biotech, Veterinary, and Green Energy sectors Built and deployed Generative AI models and large language models utilizing Azure AI Studio platform for Exelon and ongoing for Alcami Corporation (subcontracted through TEKsystems), improving development efficiencies and customer service experiences Led a data science program, managing a team of 3-4 data scientists, and enhanced the Individual Investors Division's capabilities by overseeing relationships with IT and data tool vendors Established the first analytics program and roadmap for ReliabilityFirst, introducing data science practices and guiding the organization in utilizing its large volume of unstructured data Awarded for impactful analysis and communication work with astronaut core during critical failure on NASA Space Station in 2010 Contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.

Experience

• Founder; Data and AI Governance IT Consultant · Themyscira Data Solutions, LLC2020

  Recognized as a public speaker and facilitator of AI transformation, providing data transformation consulting services to Healthcare, Pharma, Biotech, Veterinary, and Green Energy sectors. Delivered guidance to organizations in deploying technologies to make data, ML, and AI valuable organizational assets. Delivering enterprise level data and AI governance and security solutions to organizations to ensure data, ML, and AI organizational assets remain secure and deliver lasting value.

• Principal AI/ML Evangelist and Data Science Engineer · TEKsystems2023 – 2024

  Built and deployed Generative AI models and large language models utilizing Azure AI Studio platform for multiple clients improving development efficiencies and customer service experiences. Designed and implemented an interactive CSR training bot, emulating customer call-in questions and behaviors to enhance CSR skill sets and customer experience. Guided multiple teams in prioritizing the next phase of Generative AI and AI Studio implementation, showcasing the realistic capabilities and limitations of generative AI, and mentoring junior and senior data scientists to ensure their success.

• Sr. Manager, Data Science and AI · T. Rowe Price2022 – 2023

  Led a data science program, managing a team of 3-4 data scientists, and enhanced the Individual Investors Division's capabilities by overseeing relationships with IT and data tool vendors. Spearheaded transition to advanced machine learning and augmented intelligence, determining client lifetime value, resulting in a 20% revenue growth and significantly improved asset management. Mentored team of high-potential global employees, developing a technical talent pipeline, and expanding team capabilities by 30%. Elevated model run times from 3-4 days to under 1 hour by introducing GPU computing, increasing data processing efficiency 95%+. Transformed the cloud environment to support advanced data science, collaborating with IT to implement higher-level computing capabilities, resulting in a 50% increase in data processing capacity.

• Senior Data Science Evangelist · Exelon2020 – 2022

  Guided project design and advised on appropriate machine learning (ML) methods, managing data science resources and teams across multiple projects and data management implementations. Led junior data scientists on special projects for various operating companies, ensuring project success and professional growth. Built partnerships with technology vendors and IT, elevating analytics and ML/AI platforms, as well as data solutions company wide. Served as the primary liaison between data science and business units, translating analytics needs into actionable requirements and presenting data insights to leadership for strategic decision-making. Played a key role in instructing and onboarding data scientists and analysts, promoting effective use of tools like data cataloging, and improving overall efficiency and understanding within the organization.

• Senior Data Science Evangelist · Exelon2020 – 2022

  Guided project design and advised on appropriate machine learning (ML) methods, managing data science resources and teams across multiple projects and data management implementations. Led junior data scientists on special projects for various operating companies, ensuring project success and professional growth. Built partnerships with technology vendors and IT, elevating analytics and ML/AI platforms, as well as data solutions company wide. Served as the primary liaison between data science and business units, translating analytics needs into actionable requirements and presenting data insights to leadership for strategic decision-making. Played a key role in instructing and onboarding data scientists and analysts, promoting effective use of tools like data cataloging, and improving overall efficiency and understanding within the organization.

Education

• University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDoctor of Philosophy, Applied Finance
• Auburn UniversityMaster of Science, Agricultural Economics
• Ohio State UniversityBachelor of Science, Economics

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