Machine Learning Model/Pipeline Engineer and Scientist with nearly 30 years of professional software development experience, specializing in building and deploying AI models and custom voice pipelines. Accomplished in managing teams, mentoring developers, and creating CI and ML pipelines. Experienced in a wide range of programming languages and …

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Mark Tellez
Mexico City | [email protected] | GitHub

ML Model/Pipeline Engineer/Scientist with Experience in Agents, Text, and Voice Modeling
(diffusion, GANs, transformers, CNNs, deep NNs)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A Machine Learning Model/Pipeline Engineer and Scientist with nearly 30 years of software development experience. I specialize in building and deploying AI models and custom voice pipelines, with expertise in agents, text, and voice modeling using advanced techniques like diffusion models, GANs, transformers, CNNs, and deep neural networks. Known for managing high-performing teams, mentoring developers, and designing efficient CI/ML pipelines. A strong background in systems, web, desktop, and infrastructure development, with a proven ability to create monetizable solutions and work seamlessly across executive, creative, and technical teams.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

    Top 5 Worldwide in a game agent AI contest on CodinGame.
    Transitioned from web and systems development to machine learning within one year.
    Built a custom voice model and pipeline superior to 11labs for personalized voice applications.
    500 five-star reviews on Codementor, having helped over 1000 entrepreneurs, developers, and companies achieve their goals.
    Created a YouTube channel with 50k subscribers, where I taught React, JavaScript, and functional programming.
    Began building software at 17, developing web pages and desktop apps for local businesses in San Diego, California.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

    Languages: Python, JavaScript, Lisp, Ruby, C#, Java, C
    Frameworks: PyTorch, React/Next.js, Django, Ruby on Rails
    Infrastructure & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, SQS), CI/CD pipeline creation, Linux (25+ years)
    Machine Learning & AI: Model building, training, and deployment (agents, text, diffusion, GANs, transformers, audio, classification)
    Software Development: Systems, web, desktop, and infrastructure
    Leadership: Developer mentorship, small team management, developer training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Intel — Software Engineer

Developed and optimized system software, contributing to high-performance solutions across multiple projects.
X (original late 90s) — Software Engineer

Contributed to foundational system development, ensuring product scalability and performance.
Teach.com — Software Engineer

Built and optimized education platforms, improving backend systems and enhancing the user experience.
Callaway Golf — Software Engineer

Developed seamless software solutions for internal and customer-facing applications, integrating hardware and software systems.
Uber — Software Engineer

Contributed to backend infrastructure and API integrations, improving operational efficiency for drivers and riders alike.
YouTube — Software Engineer

Developed tools and features to enhance video processing pipelines, optimizing user interaction and content delivery.

EDUCATION

Self-Educated – High school dropout with a focus on cognitive studies, machine learning, philosophy, and psychology.

EXPERIENCE IN STARTUP, MIDSIZE, AND ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENTS

Adept at adapting to the needs of different organizational sizes, from building systems from the ground up at startups to optimizing complex processes in large enterprises.

BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP

    Extensive experience in business, sales, and marketing.
    Proven track record of translating knowledge into scalable, monetizable systems.
    Skilled communicator, able to bridge the gap between executives, creatives, developers, and legal teams.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

    CodinGame Global AI Contest: Ranked 5th Worldwide.

INTERESTS

Cognitive science, machine learning advancements, philosophy, and the intersection of technology and psychology.