Parker Taranto

• Designed and implemented a multimodal Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline to assess RMF (Risk Management Framework) control implementation across system security documentation

- Developed token-aware chunking and hybrid retrieval system to optimize document ingestion, semantic search accuracy from a vector database, and contextual grounding

- Integrated a recursive Chain of Thought (CoT) reasoning mechanism, enabling iterative step by step analysis for improved compliance verification and complex procedure generation

• Built and refined React front end components and UI enhancements for a data consolidation tool published by the company
• Engineered and created a document automation tool that extracted and structured data from aerospace technical order manuals into Excel, replacing a time intensive manual process

- The tool parsed complex references, validated sequences, and auto filled 30+ columns and 5000+ rows for information needed in a TO tracker, reducing the time from weeks to minutes

• Developed a custom RAG based transformation pipeline to convert legacy AEP SV (satellite vehicle) procedures into modern OCX format using example-driven prompting and structured retrieval

- Integrated Microsoft Azure OpenAI (IL5 complainant) for secure LLM inference and used Azure AI Search for example retrieval, enabling accurate and compliant document conversation at sale

• Utilized organizational tools to manage tasks and streamline operations, enhancing efficiency— parallel to utilizing project management software and version control in tech projects.
• Quickly learned and adapted to new POS software, demonstrating the ability to swiftly pick up and apply new technologies in dynamic environments.
• Prioritized multiple tasks under pressure, ensuring smooth operations—a skill transferable to managing competing deadlines and complex tasks in software development.
• Collaborated with cross functional teams to solve real time issues, fostering teamwork and communication—essential for collaborative coding and debugging in tech environments.
• Analyzed service flow to identify inefficiencies and improve performance, akin to identifying and solving performance bottlenecks in code or systems.

• Volunteered to provide peer tutoring in computer science and math to fraternity members during study periods
• Helped improve academic performance and confidence among members through regular one on one and group sessions
• Developed communication and leadership skills by adapting explanations to different learning styles
• Fostered a supportive academic environment within the fraternity through consistent academic mentorship

• Achieved Level 4 (max) Certification, which requires annual testing and knowledge of rules
• Ensure games are conducted in a safe and orderly manner, by controlling players, coaches, and parents as well as enforcing rules of the game
• Responsible for resolving issues and addressing conflicts with players and coaches
• Requires making quick decisions in high-paced environment while maintaining a level of professionalism