# Joseph Rivas > Machine Learning Engineer Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/josephrivas ## Work Experience ### Machine Learning Engineer @ Jaxon.AI Jan 2025 – Present Jaxon is making AI trustworthy. AI has a propensity to fabricate responses – Jaxon keeps them honest. Based on R&D with the US Department of Defense, Jaxon’s proprietary DSAIL (Domain-Specific AI Language) technology applies formal constraints and assertions to verify responses. Now AI can be relied upon for mission-critical applications. ### Machine Learning Engineer @ The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 ### Machine Learning Engineer @ Lightspeed Systems Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Austin, Texas, United States Machine learning engineer supporting development of custom MLOps infrastructure ### AI / ML Engineer @ Lockheed Martin Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Shelton, Connecticut Supported projects in machine learning, artificial intelligence, web development, and data analytics. Technologies used: Go / Golang, OpenCV, docker, bash, python (numpy / pandas, luigi, scikit-learn, flask, tensorflow / keras, plotly), Angular 9, javascript ### R&D Engineer @ Medtronic Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | North Haven, CT • Created and executed mechanical, electrical, and software test methods to support development of surgical robotics platform • Led efforts in validating system reliability fixtures via installation and computer qualification (IQ/OQ/CQ) protocols • Applied Gage R&R statistical analyses using Minitab to validate measurement system protocols • Participated in Design Failure Modes Effects Analyses (DFMEA) and usability discussions to coordinate future testing plans • Used Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tools: JIRA, Jama, Oracle / Agile to manage testing progress and ensure compliance to overall system and subsystem requirements ### R&D Engineer @ BD Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Franklin Lakes, NJ • Extended Core Team Member for project exploring novel TPE material targeting reduced costs and improved product performance • Developed Minitab proficiency and statistical knowledge (CPK, Gage R&R, ANOVA) to properly analyze data and prepare technical reports that support feasibility and regulatory (FDA 510k) submissions • Applied Solidworks skills to design and modify medical device components compliant with ISO 13485 quality standards in addition to creating and developing test fixtures for exploratory test method development • Gained additional laboratory skills by using Instron machine to conduct various force loading experiments • Conducted surface texture and roughness analyses using optical and interference microscopes to ensure material uniformity and check for molding defects • Participated in root-cause investigations to determine failure modes of tested samples • Managed and coordinated with laboratory technicians on testing protocols and procedures ### Mechanical Engineer @ Amphenol Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | St. Marys, PA • Used Pro E, Solidworks, and AutoCAD software to evaluate, design and develop products compliant with ANSI/ISO and ASME Y14.5 standards, engineering principals, and customer contract specifications; created models and technical prints • Employed rapid prototyping methods using 3D Systems ProJet printer in order to expedite design process • Successfully led design efforts and coordinated with manufacturing, quality, and engineering groups to introduce products and implement engineering change notices (ECN) suitable to customers’ requirements • Conducted finite element analyses using ANSYS software in order to verify structural integrity under various loading conditions • Enhanced project management skills by scheduling customer meetings, contacting vendors for quotes, calculating price adjustments, and ensuring timely work completion by assigned engineering group • Successfully employed Spanish language skills to facilitate communication with Amphenol production team in Tijuana, Mexico ### Undergraduate Researcher @ University of Michigan Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Ann Arbor, MI • Independently designed experiments for characterization and deposition of magnetic permalloy thin films for future endomicroscope actuator applications • Learned SEM/EDX techniques to conduct chemical composition analyses, conducted metrology experiments using stylus/laser profilometers; used variety of microfabrication techniques including evaporation and sputtering, PECVD, and electroplating to apply thin films to silicon wafers; became proficient in variety of cleanroom tools and processes • Strengthened ability to work both independently and in groups; greatly improved presentation skills for final research exposition held at Georgia Institute of Technology ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering Binghamton University ### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science Georgia Institute of Technology ### High School Diploma Stuyvesant High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/josephrivas --- Source: https://flows.cv/josephrivas JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/josephrivas/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-16