Rumi Allbert

AI Researcher & Engineer

New York, New York

About

Experienced AI Engineer and Data Scientist with a strong background in machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics. My interdisciplinary interests extend to classics, philosophy, and music.

Languages

🇺🇸 English
🇲🇽 Spanish
🇹🇼 Chinese
🇮🇹 Italian
📜 Latin
🏛️ Ancient Greek

Experience

2025 - Present
Senior Member of Technical Staff & AI Researcher @ micro1

Remote - Traveler

The AI platform for human intelligence.
Highlights:

Conducting and leading AI initiatives for human intelligence platform
2025 - Present
Founder & Researcher @ Aeterna Institute

New York, NY - On site

A classical liberal arts institute dedicated to preserving the intellectual traditions of antiquity through the Trivium, Quadrivium, and Socratic method.
Highlights:

Founded an institute reviving the Seven Liberal Arts — Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Astronomy
Designed a classical curriculum rooted in the Socratic dialectic and the pursuit of Eudaimonia
Building a scholarly community of fellows committed to the preservation and transmission of Western intellectual heritage
2024 - Present
Affiliate Researcher @ Wolfram Institute

New York, NY - Remote

Researching Minds, Machines & Intelligence, focusing on Deep Learning/Artificial Intelligence Conceptual Spaces, AI Philosophy, and Consciousness Science.
Highlights:

Exploring ethical, moral, and societal implications of AI development
Investigating machine ethics, AI bias, and explainability of AI decisions
Contributing to the development of ethical frameworks for responsible AI creation and deployment
Responsibilities:

Conducting interdisciplinary research on AI philosophy and consciousness science
Collaborating with fellow researchers on projects related to machine intelligence and cognitive functions
Utilizing Mathematica and various machine learning and AI libraries for advanced computational analysis
Technologies:

Mathematica
Python
AI
Machine Learning
Ethics in AI
2024 - 2025
AI Engineer @ Stealth

New York, NY - On site

Architecting and implementing cutting-edge Large Language Models and AI systems.
Highlights:

Architected and implemented cutting-edge Large Language Models, resulting in a 40% improvement in natural language understanding across multiple domains
Pioneered an AI recommendation evaluation platform, leveraging advanced ML techniques to boost recommendation accuracy by 30%
Responsibilities:

Coordinating, implementing, and deploying various AI models to production
Technologies:

Python
HuggingFace
PyTorch
Docker
Redis
wandb
FastAPI
Ollama
2025 - Present
Adjunct Professor @ Fei Tian College

Middletown, NY - Remote

Teaching foundational ethics and philosophy in computer & data science, with a focus on AI governance and emerging technology challenges.
Highlights:

Teach foundational ethics and philosophy in computer science, focusing on AI governance, privacy rights, and emerging tech challenges
Design curriculum bridging theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies in data ethics and responsible innovation
Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver comprehensive course materials on tech ethics and AI governance
Mentor students in understanding ethical implications of emerging technologies
Technologies:

Ethics in AI
Artificial Intelligence
Teaching
Philosophy
2022 - 2024
Data Scientist @ The Epoch Times

New York, NY - Hybrid

Spearheaded data science initiatives, focusing on predictive modeling, data pipeline engineering, and NLP implementations.
Highlights:

Developed predictive models using advanced statistical techniques, resulting in a 20% reduction in subscriber churn
Engineered scalable data pipelines using Python and Hive, increasing operational efficiency by 25% and enhancing data integrity
Implemented state-of-the-art NLP models, including BERT and custom clustering algorithms, to extract actionable insights from unstructured data
Designed and deployed an automated reporting system, providing real-time analytics to C-level executives and informing strategic decisions
Responsibilities:

Led end-to-end data science projects from conception to deployment
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate data-driven solutions into business processes
Presented findings and recommendations to stakeholders, translating complex analyses into actionable insights
Technologies:

Python
Hive
MySQL
Apache Superset
Machine Learning
2019 - Present
CTO & Executive Board Member @ Students for Falun Gong

Remote - Remote

Leading technical initiatives and strategic planning for an international non-profit organization.
Highlights:

Led development and maintenance of multilingual websites, ensuring optimal performance and user experience
Managed server infrastructure, prioritizing system reliability and efficiency
Organized and hosted international conferences, enhancing network and outreach
Engaged in advocacy at the International Religious Freedom Summit, supported by diverse media and community collaborations
Responsibilities:

Overseeing all technical aspects of the organization's digital presence
Collaborating with international teams to implement strategic initiatives
Representing the organization at high-level conferences and summits
Technologies:

WordPress
Web Development
Server Management
Event Organization
Advocacy
2021 - 2022
Data Analytics Research Assistant @ UD Social Neuroscience Lab

Delaware - Remote

Conducted complex statistical analyses using Python, uncovering key insights that shaped the direction of multiple research projects.
Highlights:

Developed and optimized a suite of Python scripts for PsychoPy, accelerating the data analysis pipeline by 30% and eliminating processing bottlenecks
Technologies:

Python
PsychoPy
Statistics
Research
2021 - 2021
Data Scientist @ Litespeed Technologies

Middletown, NY - Intern

Developed data-driven reports for the VP & CEO, highlighting key findings from extensive data mining efforts.
Highlights:

Engineered high-performance data mining scripts, achieving a 200% improvement in processing efficiency and a 50% reduction in execution time
Implemented distributed computing solutions for big data algorithms, enabling real-time analysis of 5+ company data streams
Technologies:

Go
Python
MongoDB
PHP
Data Mining
2019 - 2020
Data Analytics Alumni @ NASA

Middletown, NY - Remote

Applied advanced data science techniques to real-world projects, including time series forecasting and geospatial analysis.
Highlights:

Created user-friendly data visualizations and accessible USGS geospatial maps under the mentorship of NASA, the United Nations, USGS, and other organizations
Technologies:

QGIS
JavaScript
Geospatial Analysis
Data Visualization
2020 - 2020
Full-Stack Developer & Assistant Creative Director @ The Werking Title Gallery

San Diego, CA - Remote

Architected and implemented a responsive web platform, driving a 20% increase in user engagement and online visibility.
Highlights:

Completed several client projects successfully
Technologies:

JavaScript
React
Node.js

Publications

AI Systems & Evaluation

Philosophy of AI

Interpretability

2024 · arXiv

Identifying and Manipulating Personality Traits in LLMs Through Activation Engineering

Abliterator — studying and steering LLM personality through direct activation engineering.

Lead author

Skills

AI Research
Machine Learning
NLP & LLMs
Data Science
Technical Leadership

AI & ML

PyTorch
Transformers
LangGraph
MCP
OpenEnv
vLLM
LiteLLM
TransformerLens
Verifiers
Unsloth
wandb

Languages & Data

Python
TypeScript
Go
R
Mathematica
Pandas
Polars
NumPy
Plotly
Streamlit

Infrastructure & Tooling

Docker
Kubernetes
FastAPI
Ollama
Git
GitHub
AWS
Google Cloud
Spark
PostgreSQL
Redis

Education

Ralston College

Master of Arts in Humanities

2023 - 2024

Full-tuition scholarship recipient
Completed intensive Greek Language Residency
Participated in educational trips to Greece and Turkey

Fei Tian College Middletown

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

2019 - 2023

First Place Hackathon Champion
Academic Excellence Recipient

Academia Vivarium Novum

Immersive Program in Classical Studies and Philosophy

2024 - 2025

Immersive program in classical languages and philosophy; lived in full linguistic immersion with Latin and Ancient Greek as the only spoken languages.
Studied classical texts, philosophy, and rhetoric exclusively in the original languages through daily active reading, speaking, and composition.

Wolfram Summer School

Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Philosophy

2024 - 2024

Conducted research and experiments in Artificial Intelligence & Large Language Models
Collaborated with peers on cutting-edge AI projects
Gained hands-on experience with Wolfram Language for AI applications