Turning Ideas into Insightful Systems

I’m
Mike “Pez” Pesavento, PhD
a neuroscientist, machine learning consultant, and creative systems builder. I bring clarity to complex systems at the intersection of biology, AI, and design. My work spans biomedical imaging pipelines, collaborative LLM agents, and immersive art—always guided by the same principle:

Making advanced technology human-centered, creative, and impactful.

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My skills

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Biomedical AI &
Data Pipelines

Designing end-to-end ML systems for imaging, biosignals, and clinical data — from MRI-PET pipelines to EHR NLP models — with FDA-compliant workflows and measurable impact.

Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
OpenCV

LLM Agents &
Workflow Automation

Building human-centered AI agents that handle complex processes, from HR compensation reviews to real-time biofeedback coaching. Skilled in prompt design, orchestration, and scalable deployment.

HuggingFace
LangChain
GCP
AWS

Machine Learning & Analytics

Developing robust models across domains: computer vision, NLP, transformers, and semi-supervised learning. Focused on turning raw data into clear, actionable insight.

Pandas
NumPy
SciPy
Scikit-learn
FastAPI
Flask

Creative Systems & Interactive Tech

Blending art, design, and technology through immersive installations, audio-visual systems, and experimental AI — creating experiences that spark curiosity and connection.

TouchDesigner
Max/MSP
Audio/Visual
Generative AI
LED art

My Past Experience

Experience spanning biomedicine, healthcare data, enterprise AI, and agent design.

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Aspen Neuroscience

Title
Bioinformatics & ML Engineer (Contract)
Period
Sept 2023
Present
Description

Designed and deployed end-to-end ML pipelines for Parkinson’s stem cell trials, including MRI-PET analysis and Vision Transformer–based cell segmentation. Reduced manual processing time by 70% while delivering FDA-compliant outputs.

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Ciox Health (now Datavant)

Title
Lead AI Engineer (Contract)
Period
Sept 2023
Oct 2024
Description

Created LLM-driven HRV biofeedback and CBT coaching agents integrating physiological sensing with NLP-based guidance. Increased user engagement by 10% and improved real-time interaction quality in mobile apps.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Title
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Period
2022
2023
Description

Built LLM-powered QA pipelines and accessibility ML systems, improving the AWS console for thousands of users. Cut customer support costs by 10% and standardized ML deployment practices across teams.

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Lief Therapeutics

Title
Lead AI Engineer (Contract)
Period
Sept 2023
Oct 2024
Description

Created LLM-driven HRV biofeedback and CBT coaching agents integrating physiological sensing with NLP-based guidance. Increased user engagement by 10% and improved real-time interaction quality in mobile apps.

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