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AI/ML and Engineering Executive | CTO & VP Leader in Enterprise AI, Generative AI & Data Science | ex-Yelp · Fitbit · Cloudera · Cisco
Academic website: https://justintime.ai/ Technical Specialties: Computer Vision and Deep Learning Advanced Analytics (Data & Decision Science), Data Visualization, MLOps, Cloud Data Systems • Over his career, has managed large cross-functional teams of Data Scientists, Analytics professionals, IT and telecommunications technicians, software engineers and project managers both abroad and in the United States • Portfolio Management experience to include: management of dozens of Enterprise-level projects with a total lifecycle revenue of over $20 million.
University of California, Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Vision, Computational Photography & Machine Learning
January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2025
USC Marshall School of Business
Graduate Certificate in Technology Commercialization
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2015
USC Marshall School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2015
United States Naval Academy
B.S., Computer Science
January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2007
University of California, Berkeley
Head of Applied AI Research
July 1, 2025 – Present
Vera
Head of AI
June 1, 2022 – August 1, 2025
San Francisco Bay Area
Vectice
AI/ML Lead (Consulting)
May 1, 2022 – March 1, 2024
San Francisco, California, United States
JDN & Associates, LLC
Managing Consultant
January 1, 2022 – August 1, 2025
San Francisco, California, United States
Yelp
Vice President, Data Science
November 1, 2019 – December 1, 2021
San Francisco, California
Cloudera
Director, Research and AI/ML Services
June 1, 2018 – November 1, 2019
San Francisco, California
Fitbit
Senior Manager, Applied Machine Learning
January 1, 2018 – June 1, 2018
San Francisco
Cisco
Senior Manager, Enterprise Data Science Office
April 1, 2016 – January 1, 2018
Dexen Industries
Senior Technology Advisor (Consulting)
January 1, 2016 – November 1, 2021
Greater Los Angeles Area
Cisco
Manager, Advanced Services
May 1, 2015 – April 1, 2016
SporTech B.I.
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
April 1, 2015 – December 1, 2016
San Diego County, California, United States
Cisco
Advanced Services Program Manager
December 1, 2014 – May 1, 2015
Cisco
Advanced Services Project Manager
April 1, 2012 – December 1, 2014
Booz Allen Hamilton
Network Integration Engineer
December 1, 2011 – April 1, 2012
San Diego, CA
United States Marine Corps
Network and Systems Officer
September 1, 2010 – December 1, 2011
United States Marine Corps
Deployed Enterprise Network Operations Center Watch Officer
October 1, 2009 – September 1, 2010
United States Marine Corps
Strategic Communications Network Integration Manager
May 1, 2007 – October 1, 2009
Maricopa Complex Network Refresh Program
February 1, 2014 – September 1, 2014
• As the Cisco Program Manager for the Maricopa County Complex Network Refresh Program, Justin built and then led a cross functional, 16-member team through the delivery of a 7 Project, $4.35 million professional services portfolio. • Successfully led the Cisco Maricopa team during the requirements gathering, high level design, low level design, Bill of Materials development and ordering phases of an $11.0 million total hardware order.
Applied Data Science with Python Specialization
Coursera
June 24, 2026 – Present
Applied Text Mining in Python
Coursera
June 24, 2026 – Present
Certified Analytics Professional
INFORMS
June 24, 2026 – Present
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
Cisco
June 24, 2026 – Present
SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP)
Prometric
June 24, 2026 – Present
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco
June 24, 2026 – Present
Applied Machine Learning in Python
Coursera
June 24, 2026 – Present
Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python
Coursera
June 24, 2026 – Present
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
June 24, 2026 – Present
CompTIA Security +
CompTIA
June 24, 2026 – Present
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3 Foundation
CSME
June 24, 2026 – Present
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's diverse experience across military, large corporations (Cisco, Yelp, Cloudera), and startups (Vera, SporTech B.I., Dexen Industries) suggests adaptability to various organizational cultures. The ongoing PhD and multiple certifications indicate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. The leadership roles in AI/ML align with a forward-thinking, data-driven environment. However, the target role of 'Data Analyst' might be a significant step down from their extensive leadership and strategic roles in AI/ML, potentially leading to a mismatch in expectations or underutilization of their senior expertise. The project descriptions are primarily management-focused rather than hands-on data analysis, which could be a cultural fit challenge for a pure analyst role.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, program management, and team-building skills through various managerial roles. Experience in client relationship management and strategic leadership suggests strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. The military background implies discipline, structured thinking, and operational resilience. The focus on AI/ML research and development indicates an innovative and problem-solving mindset.