Mike K.

"I spent 15 years managing P&Ls before I started engineering the AI that drives them."

Most AI projects fail because the engineer doesn't understand the business, and the executive doesn't understand the tech. I am the exception. I am a Deep Learning specialized AI Engineer who speaks the language of the C-Suite.

The Evolution: From Finance to Deep Tech
My journey didn't start with code; it started with capital. I learned resilience and adaptability at a Big 4 bank during the 2008 financial crisis and scaled private equity backed operations of consumer goods companies. I learned how businesses breathe, how they bleed, and how they scale.

But I realized that strategy without implementation is just a wish list. I spent 4 years at Gap Inc. (Office of the CTO) as a "Full-Stack Operator," leading strategic initiatives that impacted over 2,500 resources. This was my catalyst. I stopped just managing technology and started engineering it.

The Specialization: Deep Learning & Business Intelligence
Today, as the Founder of Zeppelin Foundry, I don't just "consult." I build. I specialize in Deep Learning and AI Automation—not as a hobby, but as a surgical tool for business transformation.

I look at a company like an engineer looks at a machine. I find the friction, and I build the AI solution to eliminate it.

Proven Impact (The "Business Engineer" at Work):

• Deep Learning Implementation: For a multi-million dollar building materials firm, I deployed a custom AI validation solution that cleaned 30 years of legacy data in just 4 days. That is a 93% reduction in time compared to the projected 8-week manual timeline.
• Autonomous Lead Generation: I engineered a fully autonomous AI outbound solution for a SaaS firm, driving a 30%+ net increase in sales leads month-over-month.
• Global Scale: At Gap Inc., I executed a 3-year strategic plan for 2.5K+ resources, resulting in 9-figure labor cost savings by aligning technology roadmaps with corporate priorities.
• Revenue Growth: Overhauled an e-commerce tech stack to drive an 11x increase in direct-to-consumer sales for an international apparel brand.

Why Hire Me?

You aren't just hiring an AI Engineer; you are hiring a T-Shaped Operator that bridges the gap between operational challenges and technology.

1. I understand your "Why": I’ve owned $15M+ P&Ls. I know why ROI matters.