B. Peshlov
Principal AI Engineer at the National Institutes of Health (via Black Canyon Consulting) and Founder of DigitalSphere Lab
Focusing on biomedical semantic analysis, RAG evaluation, and building agentic workflows for production ML systems.
Intro
I'm B. Peshlov, currently serving as a Principal AI Engineer at the National Institutes of Health and the Founder of DigitalSphere Lab. My career has been a journey of navigating complex data landscapes—from developing COVID-19 models for the CDC to modernizing massive energy trading pipelines and leading Web3 fintech initiatives. With an MBA from MIT Sloan and a background in biomedical optics, I sit at the intersection of deep technical engineering and strategic leadership. I am passionate about building AI that helps us understand complexity, focusing on 'signal over noise' through agentic workflows and RAG. Beyond the code, I care deeply about human-centric tech and global impact, whether that's mentoring startups in Africa or advocating for public service in AI. I’m always looking to connect with fellow engineers and leaders to discuss production-grade AI, healthcare innovation, or even the best spots for scuba diving and sailing.
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What I can offer
- ›15+ years of experience in production AI and data platforms
- ›Expertise in highly regulated environments (NIH, Energy, FinTech)
- ›Mentorship for startups and technical leadership
What I'm looking for
- ›Staff/Principal AI Engineer roles
- ›AI leadership opportunities
- ›Platform-focused Data Science/Engineering roles
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Background
Career
Transitioned from biomedical optics and data science into high-level AI engineering and leadership, spanning roles from CTO of a Web3 startup to Principal AI Engineer at NIH.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from MIT Sloan School of Management (2019–2023); Biomedical Optics from Washington University in St. Louis (2011).
Achievements
- ›Developed COVID-19 forecasting models adopted by the CDC
- ›Reduced manual reporting time by 60% for energy trading teams
- ›Holds 2 patents
- ›Led a startup bootcamp in Tunisia
Opinions
- Voice-first and multimodal AI are underrated workflows
- AI should be used to understand complexity rather than just generate answers
- Resilience is a core trait of success
- AI investments must prioritize humanity’s best interests and public service
Personality
Communication style
Professional, reflective, and encouraging, balancing technical depth with community impact.
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