DumpsterData
2026–Present
Founder & AI/ML Developer
Building a commercial waste pricing intelligence platform from concept through deployment.
ABOUT ZACH
Hands-on engineering.
A broader perspective.
I'm an AI/ML engineer and data scientist based in Pittsburgh, with approximately 14 years of experience connecting technical work with business problems.
From understanding the problem
to building the solution.
My career spans enterprise AI and data science at BNY Mellon, pricing and analytics as an early employee at RoadRunner Recycling, and independent product development with DumpsterData.
I work across modeling, data engineering, and software development. I also bring experience leading teams, communicating with stakeholders, and translating business requirements into technical decisions.
I hold a Master of Applied Data Science from the University of Michigan and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Explore my work ↗PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Engineering, analytics,
and business leadership.
My background spans applied machine learning, enterprise automation, data science leadership, and early-stage product development. I've built AI-powered workflows for a global financial institution, developed analytical systems for a high-growth technology company, and created independent software products from concept through deployment.
BNY Mellon
Enterprise experience
Vice President, AI/ML & Data Science
Applied AI, automation, and data science; previous business intelligence leadership roles.
RoadRunner Recycling
Early-stage experience
Early Employee; Pricing and Analytics
Pricing and analytical systems in a high-growth technology company.
TOOLS & PERSPECTIVE
Technical expertise.
AI & Machine Learning
LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows, deep learning, reinforcement learning, predictive modeling.
Software & Data Engineering
Python, TypeScript, FastAPI, Next.js, SQL, APIs, data pipelines.
Technical Leadership
System architecture, ML evaluation, product development, stakeholder communication, team leadership.
LET’S CONNECT
Have an interesting
problem to solve?
I'm always interested in connecting with teams building ambitious, technically challenging products.