TODD CHAMBERLAIN
1509 Olde Hickory Rd, Coralville, IA 52241 (515) 451-3197
todd.r.chamberlain@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/todd-chamberlain | github.com/t-chamb
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Strategic engineering leader with 15+ years scaling high-performance computing infrastructure, AI/ML platforms, and production systems at enterprise scale. Proven track record building and leading cross-functional teams of 100+ engineers, managing multi-site datacenter operations across 420+ locations, and delivering mission-critical AI systems. Currently leading multi-million-line-of-code AI refactoring initiatives for safety-critical aerospace systems. Deep expertise in GPU clusters, Kubernetes, distributed storage, bare metal, and cloud-native architectures with strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
EXECUTIVE CORE COMPETENCIES
- Large-Scale Team Leadership
- Production AI/ML Systems
- Stakeholder Analysis & Engagement
- Executive Briefing & Presenting
- Infrastructure Automation
- Strategic Vendor Partnerships
- SLO/Error Budget Management
- Technical Program Management
- Cross-Functional Team Building
TECHNOLOGY CORE COMPETENCIES
- GPU Cluster Architecture & Operations
- AI/ML Production Systems
- Day 0/1/2 Operations
- CUDA, PyTorch, PySpark, TensorFlow
- Docker, Kubernetes, Slurm
- Bare Metal & Cloud Platforms
- Python, R, Jupyter Notebook
- HPC, Batch Processing, Hadoop
- SLO/Error Budget Frameworks
- Distributed Storage (Ceph, DRBD, S3)
- RoCE, RoCEv2, RDMA, InfiniBand
- 100GbE, DPUs, SONiC, EDR/QDR
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, IA AI Engineering Lead | January 2025 – Present
- Leading AI-driven refactoring of Core I/O hardware API (5M+ lines of code), maintaining safety and real-time performance.
- Directing next-generation Flight Management System AI initiative (10M+ lines), combining LLMs with domain-specific knowledge graphs.
- Architecting RAG processes utilizing vectorized databases, sophisticated knowledge graphs, and context-driven prompt engineering.
- Innovating methodologies for session continuity across disparate AI models.
- Advancing "Target Graph" initiative using graph theory for improved software quality and accelerated development.
Key Achievements:
- Delivered production AI systems with 99.7% uptime.
- Established AI-driven software sustainment frameworks.
- Promoted to lead Collins' largest AI Software Sustainment Initiative (2025-2026).
CCR Technologies, Cedar Rapids, IA Lead Engineer (Head of Infrastructure Engineering) | February 2023 – December 2024
- Directed global Kubernetes standardization across 420 data centers.
- Architected HPC and AI-driven data pipelines enhancing video quality and recognition models.
- Unified engineering divisions, significantly optimizing resources and operational efficiency.
- Deployed SONiC-Hedgehog data center fabric, reducing SLA downtime by 40%.
Key Achievements:
- Achieved rapid SLA improvements for critical clients within 90 days.
- Delivered multi-site dataset centralization for AI training.
- Successfully executed zero-downtime migrations for major storage systems.
MedBlox, Coralville, IA CEO & CTO | June 2018 – February 2023
- Directed $20M healthcare data integration company with comprehensive cloud-based PaaS.
- Developed innovative solutions for health system mergers and legacy upgrades.
- Built GPU-accelerated HPC infrastructure.
- Delivered critical cost-saving algorithms and interoperability platforms for major healthcare initiatives.
Key Achievements:
- Algorithms saving clients $140M in accounts receivable.
- Vendor-of-choice for Dubai Ministry of Health's $46M initiative.
- Implemented HIPAA-compliant infrastructure supporting millions of patient records.
Acclara (formerly Tegria & MediRevv), Coralville, IA Director / Head of Engineering & Technology | January 2015 – June 2018
- Scaled company infrastructure and IT division from boutique to $150M annual revenue.
- Managed large-scale remote operations technology for 2,500 employees across 48 states.
- Designed HPC infrastructure, cloud-first strategies, and virtual desktop solutions.
Key Achievements:
- Grew company significantly, achieving 35% staffing increase annually.
- Ensured comprehensive compliance across global operations.
- Led successful secure remote work transformation.
Manager/Senior Manager, Technology | November 2009 – January 2015
- Engineered multi-site infrastructure and data center buildouts.
- Led strategic network expansions and comprehensive infrastructure projects.
- Managed critical vendor relationships and ensured business continuity.
EDUCATION
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA B.A. Business and Entrepreneurship | August 2006 – December 2008
Iowa State University, Ames, IA Electrical & Electronic Engineering Coursework | August 2002 – December 2004
Kirkwood Community College, Iowa City, IA A.A. Business | August 2005 – May 2006
Additional Qualifications: Unique blend of electrical engineering foundation and business leadership experience, facilitating strategic technical decision-making aligned with business objectives.