Brian is a writer and researcher, mindfully exploring the intersection of AI, knowledge systems, and human+AI metacognition.

  • mathematics and classical data science

  • foundations of AI/ML, LLMs and other models

  • scalable data infrastructure and engineering

  • intelligent data systems: RAG, knowledge graphs

  • mindful data machines

To collaborate, or just to chat, email me.

THINGS I’VE DONE

  • Author → Think Like a Data Scientist - 2017, Manning Publications

  • AI Strategy and Design → DataStax - 2022+

  • Lead/Chief Data Scientist → RedOwl, Panopticon, Software.com, Kaskada - 2012-2022

  • Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics → Vienna University of Technology, Austria - 2013

  • B.S. and M.S. in Mathematics → Miami University, Ohio - 2003+2005

The welcoming streets of Baltimore. It was my long-time home.

[Digital] nomad since 2022, with home bases in

Chicago 🇺🇸 Lima 🇵🇪 Baltimore 🇺🇸 Vienna 🇦🇹 Cincinnati 🇺🇸