Alex McIntosh

Hi, I'm Alex McIntosh

Data Scientist & AI Engineer

Specializing in interpretable machine learning, enterprise-scale agent systems, and production-grade observability. Proven success delivering AI platforms for 400K+ enterprise users.

Professional Experience

My journey in transforming data into intelligent solutions across various industries.

Data Engineer Associate

Optum

Aug 2024 - Present

Eden Prairie, MN

Architecting and deploying enterprise-scale agentic AI systems with end-to-end observability, enhancing productivity for over 400K employees

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Data Science and Engineering Associate

Optum

Jul 2023 - Jul 2024

Eden Prairie, MN

Developed and operationalized ML models and multi-agent systems to drive analytics and improve enterprise decision-making.

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Software Engineer

Constelleum LLC

Mar 2020 - Jul 2023

Designed and developed a physically accessible multiplayer online video game

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Employment Specialist

Stevens County DAC

Jan 2022 - May 2022

Morris, MN

Led vocational training and program management for individuals with disabilities

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Job Coach

Stevens County DAC

Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

Morris, MN

Coached over 30 individuals in employment skills and workplace readiness

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Program Coordinator

Prairie Community Services

Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

Morris, MN

Led a staff of 12 delivering residential services to individuals with disabilities

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Direct Support Professional

Prairie Community Services

Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

Morris, MN

Provided direct care, daily living assistance, and community integration support.

Education & Certifications

Strong academic foundation and continuous learning in data science and AI

Master of Science in Computer Science

Georgia Institute of Technology

Expected Jul 2027

Achievements

  • Machine Learning specialization

Key Courses

Knowledge Based Artificial IntelligenceDeep LearningReinforcement Learning

MicroMasters in Statistics and Data Science

MITx

Dec 2023

Key Courses

Data AnalysisMachine LearningStatistics and Probability

Bachelor of Arts in Physics

Saint John's University

May 2021

Achievements

  • Minored in Music and Mathematics
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Member
  • Men's Chorus President

Key Courses

Quantum MechanicsThermodynamicsStatistical MechanicsSpecial RelativityMathematical ModelingLinear Algebra

Professional Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate

Microsoft

Jun 2025
Data Engineering
Microsoft Fabric

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

Aug 2024
Credential

Azure Data Scientist Associate

Microsoft

Jan 2023
Credential

Data Science Professional Certificate

HarvardX

Aug 2022
Credential

SQL for Data Science Specialization

University of California, Davis

Feb 2023

Applied Data Science with Python Specialization

University of Michigan

Nov 2022

Featured Projects

Showcase of impactful data science and ML projects that solve real business problems

Personal Portfolio

Schema-driven portfolio website and PDF resume generator using unified YAML/JSON schema.

Context EngineeringGitHub ActionsHTMLCSSTypeScript

SimLM Review - CS7643 Final Project

Simulation-guided large language model for enhanced context engineering

PythonLarge Language ModelsContext Engineering

ARC AGI

Computer-vision enhanced agent-based solver for the ARC AGI challenge, a benchmark for artificial general intelligence

PythonAIComputer Vision

Skills & Technologies

Comprehensive expertise across the full data science and ML engineering stack

Languages & Frameworks

Python
Expert
PySpark
Advanced
SQL
Expert
R (Programming Language)
Advanced

Machine Learning & AI

PyTorch
Advanced
TensorFlow
Intermediate
Statistics and Probability
Expert
Data Science and Predictive Analytics
Expert
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Advanced
Simulation
Advanced
Google Vertex AI
Intermediate
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Advanced
Agent Development Kit (ADK)
Advanced
Agent to Agent (A2A) Protocol
Advanced
Semantic Kernel
Advanced

Data Engineering & Analytics

Data Visualization
Advanced
Data Engineering
Expert
Microsoft Fabric
Expert
OpenTelemetry
Expert

Cloud & Infrastructure

Git
Advanced
Docker
Expert
Microsoft Azure
Intermediate
Google Cloud Platform
Intermediate

Let's Work Together

Ready to turn your data into actionable insights? Let's discuss how we can collaborate.

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Location

Minneapolis, MN

LinkedIn

mcintalmo

Available for:

  • AI/ML engineering
  • Data-intensive product architecture
  • Agentic system consulting

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