Head of Applied AI
Dext, London, UK
2025 - Present
Professional Background
Director, AI Research applied to Electronic Trading
UBS, London, UK
PhD Atomic & Laser Physics
Oxford University, UK
Head of Applied AI
Dext, London, UK
2025 - Present
Director, AI Research applied to Electronic Trading
UBS, London, UK
PhD Atomic & Laser Physics
Oxford University, UK
Former Italian national record holder for Rubik's Cube solving (regular and blindfolded) • Watch solve
How I Build AI Systems
Staying Ahead of the Curve
I've been building with AI since the GPT-2 days - back when most people thought this stuff was just a curiosity. Here's what I learned: the landscape changes every few months. What worked last quarter might be completely outdated today.
So I've developed this habit of constantly testing new techniques. When breakthrough papers drop or new models get released, I'm usually experimenting with them by the weekend. Not because I love late-night coding sessions... but because the organizations I work with need that competitive edge.
The AI cookbook project? Started as a weekend experiment to see what was actually possible and taught me things about AI creativity that I now apply in serious business contexts. That's the real value - understanding what's genuinely useful versus what's just hype.
From Idea to Working Product, Fast
I don't spend months planning - I build. When I have an idea or see a business problem, I can go from concept to working prototype in days, not quarters. Menu Photo AI? Built the entire thing in TypeScript and React despite never using those languages before, thanks to AI-assisted development.
This approach lets me test assumptions quickly, fail fast when needed, and iterate based on real user feedback. I'd rather have something working imperfectly than something perfect that never ships.
AI Agents That Actually Work
I'm focused on building AI agents that do more than just answer questions - they need to actually get work done. Think of it like having a really capable team member who can reason through problems, make decisions, and coordinate with other systems without constant oversight.
I design multi-agent systems where specialized agents handle what they're best at, then work together on larger challenges. One processes documents, another validates data, a third updates your systems. The goal isn't impressive conversations - it's genuine automation that frees you up for bigger priorities.
The result is AI that doesn't just respond to queries but actively manages processes, learns from outcomes, and adapts when requirements change. Real automation, not just sophisticated chat interfaces.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
MenuPhotoAI.com
Built MenuPhotoAI.com, an AI solution that transforms phone photos into professional menu images, cutting restaurant photography costs by 95%. Architected the entire platform from scratch in TypeScript and shipped a production system in weeks.
NotePD.com
Created an AI-powered platform for writers and creatives, leading a team of 4 developers from concept to thousands of active users.
ProposalGenie.ai
Built a platform that helps freelancers write winning proposals using AI trained on business language patterns.
The AI Cookbook
Created the world's first fully AI-generated cookbook, featured in The Guardian and Toronto Star.
FastType Keyboard iOS App
Developed an iOS keyboard with GPT-2/3 integration when most people thought AI text generation was just a curiosity.
Contact
I'm always curious about interesting AI problems - the kind that keep you up at night thinking "there's got to be a better way to do this."
I love connecting with organizations actually building something meaningful, not just playing with ChatGPT demos. Whether you're wrestling with complex implementations or exploring what AI transformation could look like for your business, I'd genuinely enjoy the conversation.
There's something energizing about discussing real challenges with people who get it.
Feel free to reach out if any of that resonates.