Jude
Mingay
AI/ML Engineer & Strategist
Beyond APIs and wrappers. I build production-grade AI systems, not just chatbots. Specializing in Computer Vision, Edge Deployment, and Custom Deep Learning Architectures backed by solid software engineering.
About Me
I grew up between Portugal and Germany, speaking three languages natively. I started out writing protocol gateways for power grid systems in C and C++, which is how I ended up comfortable optimizing ML pipelines at the CUDA kernel level.
A research stint in bioimage analysis at the University of Algarve got me into ML. I went from segmenting microscopy images of animal cells to a Master's in AI at the University of Freiburg. I've done projects with the AutoML lab there (scaling down TabPFN, building architecture-agnostic optimizers), and what I learn feeds into the production systems I build for clients.
I've done systems programming, industrial protocols, and deep learning research. I use all of it when I build AI for production.
Services
From research to production deployment.
Computer Vision
Object detection, segmentation, and custom vision models. YOLO, RF-DETR, SAM, transformers. From training to deployment.
Edge & Inference
Fast model deployment with TensorRT, Triton, ONNX. I optimize inference pipelines for throughput and latency on real hardware.
AutoML & Optimization
Hyperparameter optimization, neural architecture search, meta-learning. I automate the parts of ML that shouldn't be manual.
Data & RAG
Annotation pipelines, synthetic data, RAG with vector databases.
Time Series
Forecasting, anomaly detection, predictive modeling on temporal data.
Industrial Protocols
IEC 61850, IEC 60870, ICCP TASE.2 for energy and utility systems.
Projects
End-to-end ML solutions from concept to production deployment.
AIM
AI-Powered Football Coach
Transformed a fragile rule-based system into a sophisticated ML pipeline from scratch using custom models. Hit 250 FPS on 720p video with L4 GPUs through TensorRT and CUDA memory optimizations. Cut training costs from $2,500/mo on A100s to zero using efficient pipelines on free-tier L4s. Migrated all models to Apache 2.0 to eliminate licensing risk. Took outputs from barely usable to near-perfect accuracy. Also drove key strategic decisions on data and AI direction that expanded the project's scope and potential.
AIM Annotation Suite
Multi-Modal Annotation
Closed-loop ML annotation platform. SAM3 + RF-DETR auto-suggest labels, noise injection prevents model self-reinforcement during retraining. Serverless GPU training via Modal with real-time cost tracking. 5 export formats.
FiscFox
German Tax Management
Privacy-first tax management spanning multiple AI domains—local LLM with RAG for accurate, legally guardrailed tax advice on CPU-only, TabPFN for expense categorization, ML forecasting for cash flow, and OCR for receipt capture. All data stays on-device.
StepMaker
AI-Powered CAD Assembly Handbooks
Local VLM generates assembly instructions from 3D renders. KD-tree spatial analysis derives component graphs from CAD meshes. Fully air-gapped.
FledgePower
Multi-Protocol Gateway
Developed gateway plugins for IEC 61850, TASE.2, and IEC 104 protocols. Enabled interoperability between power grid systems through protocol translation.
What Others Say
Building lasting relationships through quality delivery and clear communication.
Working with Jude on the AIM project has been a great collaboration. His deep technical expertise in computer vision and ML, combined with his practical engineering approach, helped us build a sophisticated AI coaching platform from the ground up.
Jude revealed himself as a knowledgeable computer scientist with advanced programming skills. Most importantly, a very fast learner, dedicated and able to understand the challenges and devise creative solutions. He fully integrated the biological analysis challenges into the required computing solutions with little input from me. A brilliant student in the top 1% I have had the privilege to have in my lab.
Professional Experience
Building ML systems that deliver real value
From research labs to production systems, I've worked across the full ML lifecycle. My unique background combines cutting-edge AI research with industrial software development, enabling me to bridge the gap between innovation and practical implementation.
Education
Skills & Expertise
Machine Learning
MLOps & Infra
AutoML & Research
Languages
Partners & Clients
Trusted relationships with innovative companies building the future.
Dristix Labs
Development partner on the AIM project and multiple upcoming ventures. Collaborative engineering across AI and full-stack development.
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Big Picture Software
Venture studio and software company. Collaborating on the AIM AI football coaching platform and strategic AI initiatives.
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AIM
AI-powered football coaching platform. Leading the entire ML pipeline—computer vision, pose estimation, and real-time analytics.
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Native-level communication across three languages from years of living and working internationally.
English
NativeGerman
NativeLived in Germany for many years
Portuguese
NativeLived in Portugal for many years
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Technical writing and my consulting process.
Technical Writing
Deep dives on computer vision, TensorRT optimization, edge deployment, and building ML systems that work in production.
How I Work
My four-step process from discovery to delivery. Fixed pricing, direct communication, and production-ready handoffs.
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