Bryan W.

Multilingual NLP & ML Developer Ethical AI Advocate

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and restaurant industry, I have cultivated a strong foundation in culinary arts and business management. Transitioning into the tech industry, I am now a self-taught NLP/ML tool builder proficient in Python and associated resources. In addition to my recent expertise, I have a background in object-oriented programming and data science, having utilized languages like Pascal/Object Pascal and later Turbo Pascal IDE, COBOL, as well as ASM machine languages to create datasets & hardware manipulation. This early experience, gained between 1984-1990, laid the groundwork for my current skill set, allowing me to bring a unique blend of traditional and cutting-edge knowledge to my projects.

Experience

  • Multilingual NLP Tool Developer at Freelance
    Aug 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    Language model optimizarion in under & unsupported languages to reduce disparity in pre-processing tokenization. A humanist approach to LLM development with a backbone of philosophical, critical thinking and linguistic ethics.

  • Founder at Food as Medicine GmbH
    May 2018 - May 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Gastro Consultancy & Culinary Development Food as Medicine’s mission is to help evolve the interrelationship between farmers, producers and consumers. Along with a deep focus on health, nutrition and well-being we strive to bring sustainability to local business. Great attention to detail is given to all areas of operation to achieve and maintain a positive customer experience and lasting impressions. With the stage properly set, the food becomes the centerpiece for enjoyment and health. In the great words and wisdom of the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates; "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."

  • Marketing Representative (EU) at WeHealth Ltd.
    Aug 2014 - Apr 2021 · 6 yrs 9 mos

    WeHealth Ltd, a Hong Kong based health food distributor, retailer & bioresonance center. My Contribution: •European Product Sourcing & Logistics •Marketing Support (Content, Videos, Recipes) •Networking Supply Chain & Importation Detail

  • Project Lead/Design-Build at Impact Hub Zürich
    Feb 2017 - Feb 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Kraftwerk is a co-working, corporate event venue and café/restaurant that hosts up to 500 guests. The café features a specialty coffee program and offers locally delivered pastries and house-made items. A daily, plant-based seasonal lunch menu is offered as well as event catering from small groups to large gatherings. Kraftwerk is open to Impact Hub members and public. My Contribution: •Design Team for Gastro Aspects of Kraftwerk •Budgetary Planning & Materials Sourcing •Design & Build-Out Café & Kitchen •Food Concept & Menu Creation •Establish F&B Supplier Accts. •Marketing & Networking

  • Associate Chef at Mitsu GmbH
    Jun 2016 - Dec 2016 · 7 mos

    Mitsu Provisorium was a very popular Japanese-style gastro pub (Izakaya) located in the Stauffacher area of central Zürich. Serving lunch & dinner 6-days a week offering seasonally changing menus and daily specials. My Contribution: •Plant-Based Menu Development, Testing & Execution •Create Production Logistics for Kitchen •Sake, Wine & Craft Beer Menu Pairings •Daily Inventory & Produce Ordering •Daily Production & Service •Event Catering