AI automation and innovation

Nataniel Saadon

I design intelligent, automated systems that make enterprise teams faster, smarter, and more reliable.

  • Python
  • Azure
  • LLM Pipelines
  • n8n
  • Event-Driven
Nataniel Saadon

Available · New York, USA

8+
Years of experience
294
Commits last 12 months More information
Python
Primary language
Coffee cups/day

Experience

From data engineering and machine learning to leading AI automation for the enterprise.

  1. Nov 2025 - Present · Howell, NJ

    Director of AI Automation & Innovation

    ISTA Solutions (Part of The Towne Group)

    I lead the design and implementation of scalable automation and intelligence systems that strengthen security, streamline operations, and enable smarter decision-making across the organization. This includes building an enterprise-wide offboarding framework supporting more than 1,800 employees, significantly improving compliance, access governance, and operational efficiency across critical systems.

    Full detail

    I architected LLM-powered intelligence systems, including meeting analytics pipelines that integrate with Microsoft Graph and AI transcription services to automatically generate structured records, sentiment insights, executive summaries, and follow-up actions for more than 100 client success meetings daily. I also built enterprise LLM reference agents leveraging Gemini Enterprise, vector databases, and RAG pipelines to consolidate internal knowledge and reduce operational mistakes.

    Additionally, I modernized the internal task and project management architecture to enhance cross-team visibility, execution tracking, and governance—enabling faster delivery with clearer accountability and stronger operational insight.

    • Python
    • Azure
    • Microsoft Graph API
    • Power Automate
    • Quickbase
    • REST APIs
    • LLM Integration
    • Prompt Engineering
    • +8 more
  2. Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 · Howell, NJ

    Machine Learning & Data Analytics Team Lead

    The Towne Group

    I led enterprise data engineering and analytics initiatives focused on transforming fragmented clinical and operational data into scalable, intelligence-ready platforms. This included designing and deploying migration pipelines from Statwise and PointClickCare into Azure to support centralized reporting, advanced analytics, and machine-learning initiatives across multiple subsidiary organizations.

    Full detail

    To strengthen data reliability and governance, I directed a comprehensive internal data audit spanning nine subsidiaries, significantly improving data integrity, standardization, and trust in downstream reporting. At the same time, I managed and mentored a cross-functional team of six data scientists and data engineers—establishing Agile and Kanban delivery frameworks, implementing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, and introducing scalable engineering best practices to support long-term growth.

    Building on this foundation, I guided the development of a predictive machine-learning model that identified nurse attrition risk, enabling proactive workforce planning and targeted retention strategies using Python and Scikit-learn.

    • Python
    • Scikit-learn
    • Machine Learning
    • Data Engineering
    • ETL Pipelines
    • Azure
    • Azure SQL
    • Clinical Data Systems
    • +8 more
  3. Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 · Summit, NJ

    Immersive Learning AR and VR Associate Specialist

    Bristol Myers Squibb

    I developed immersive virtual tour and walkthrough experiences for site and laboratory environments using C#, enabling realistic spatial exploration and enhanced remote engagement.

    Full detail

    In parallel, I produced comprehensive technical documentation for AR headset deployment, utilization, and maintenance—streamlining device integration, improving troubleshooting efficiency, and increasing overall user self-sufficiency. I also led structured group user testing for VR-based training modules centered on laboratory simulations and procedural workflows, leveraging participant feedback to refine the learning experience and measurably improve user satisfaction.

    • Unity
    • C#
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • Adobe Captivate
    • Technical Documentation
    • User Testing
  4. Jan 2020 - Mar 2023 · Philadelphia, PA

    I engineered automation-driven solutions to streamline academic data management and operational support, including developing a Python-based algorithm that consolidated diverse Excel datasets through automated merging and dynamic column mapping.

    Full detail

    I implemented web scraping processes to retrieve and maintain data from Drexel College of Computing & Informatics systems—eliminating an estimated 40–60 hours of manual effort—and built a Selenium-powered web application to bulk delete course shells, reducing processing time by approximately 30 minutes per course. In addition, I authored comprehensive technical documentation to strengthen knowledge transfer for future technical assistants and resolved complex technical issues, including previously undocumented problems, achieving a 94% resolution rate without escalation.

    • Python
    • Jupyter Notebooks
    • Selenium
    • Beautiful Soup
    • VBA
    • JavaScript
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • +2 more
  5. Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 · Malvern, PA

    Machine Learning Engineer

    Vanguard

    I enhanced the performance, reliability, and usability of a machine learning–driven data aggregation platform by redesigning the user interface and resolving critical data-loading issues, driving a 51% increase in internal site utilization.

    Full detail

    I led a strategic overhaul of the underlying data pipeline—introducing structured logging, unit testing, and object-oriented development practices while converting a complex R-based model into Python—resulting in a 21% reduction in execution time. To support secure and scalable operations, I leveraged AWS infrastructure and Bitbucket repositories for daily data storage, management, and retrieval. Throughout the project lifecycle, I communicated progress, technical insights, and performance outcomes to department leadership through monthly sprint review presentations.

    • Python
    • R
    • AWS
    • Bitbucket
    • JavaScript
    • HTML
    • Agile Methodologies
    • Git
  6. Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 · Remote

    I designed and implemented automation-driven workforce operations solutions that streamlined credential provisioning, onboarding oversight, and termination reporting.

    Full detail

    This included engineering automated credential creation workflows that significantly accelerated provisioning while reducing manual administrative effort, as well as building an onboarding monitoring application that saved approximately one hour and forty-five minutes of processing time each week. I also developed an automated monthly termination reporting solution that reduced reporting time from two hours to just twenty minutes, improving operational efficiency and enabling more timely workforce insights.

    • Python
    • VBA
    • Jupyter Notebooks
    • JavaScript
    • Git
  7. Dec 2020 - Feb 2021 · Remote

    Freelance Database Developer

    Save Our Lakes Alliance 3

    I architected and deployed a scalable AWS-based database platform to securely store and efficiently retrieve critical volunteer and donor information, establishing a reliable foundation for long-term data management.

    Full detail

    To enhance usability and adoption, I designed and developed an intuitive front-end interface that streamlined database interaction and improved accessibility for non-technical users. I also produced comprehensive technical documentation and instructional video guides to support onboarding, training, and sustained system utilization. In addition, I implemented automated shipping label generation and printing workflows for large user segments and engineered a dependable bulk data import pipeline to successfully migrate and integrate legacy datasets into the new environment.

    • AWS
    • SQL
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • JavaScript
    • Bootstrap
    • Git
  8. Nov 2020 - Jan 2021 · Remote

    Freelance Web Developer

    All Jewish Gifts

    • WordPress
  9. Jan 2018 - Mar 2018 · Remote

    Freelance Full Stack Developer

    Full Circle Landscaping Solutions

    • HTML
    • CSS
    • JavaScript
    • Bootstraps

Projects

Machine-learning sports prediction engine that targets niche markets and exploits sportsbook inaccuracies, combining historical data with gradient-boosted and deep-learning models.

  • Python
  • SQL
  • Scikit-learn
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • XGBoost
  • +6 more

Suplend

Custom supplement-building platform where users design personalized nutrition formulas or recreate supplements from a nutrition label — an end-to-end storefront with SEO and analytics baked in.

  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Shopify
  • SEO
  • Analytics

SpaceEvader

Fast-paced arcade space shooter built in Unity — real-time controls, projectile mechanics, dynamic obstacle generation, and progressively punishing difficulty.

  • C#
  • Unity
  • Game Physics
  • Collision Detection
  • OOP

Privacy-focused messaging app for close-circle groups — real-time group conversations on iOS and Android from a single Flutter codebase.

  • Dart
  • Flutter
  • Firebase
  • Cloud Firestore
  • Real-Time Messaging
  • Cross-Platform

How I Work

01

Reliability first

If automation can't be trusted while nobody is watching, it isn't done. Failure paths, logging, and recovery are part of the design — not the incident review.

02

Event-driven by design

Systems should react to what happens, not to who remembers. Triggers, queues, and webhooks over cron-and-hope.

03

ROI you can measure

Every automation should be able to state the manual cost it removes. If the return can't be measured, the scope isn't clear yet.

04

Governed by default

Access, audit trails, and compliance are architecture, not afterthoughts. The best systems make the safe path the easy path.

Stack & Tooling

Preferences

  • Primary Language

    Python

  • Cloud

    Microsoft Azure

  • Automation

    n8n

  • DevOps

    Git + CI/CD + Azure DevOps

Currently Learning

  • Production LLM Pipelines
  • Azure Identity
  • Event-Driven Automation
  • Measuring ROI from AI Automation

About

I build automation and AI systems for enterprises — pipelines, agents, and integrations that hold up under compliance, scale, and scrutiny.
My background runs from data engineering and machine learning to leading AI automation across an enterprise, and the craft is still the same: find the manual process nobody questions, and make it disappear.

Currently

Director of AI Automation & Innovation

@ISTASolutions

Designing scalable automation and AI-driven solutions, with a focus on operational efficiency, data integration, and enterprise-grade reliability.

Status

availability
Available
location
New York, USA
local_time
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timezone
America/New_York

Education

Fellowship

Machon Yaakov - The Rabinowitz Institute

Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 · Jerusalem, Israel

Focused on Talmudic law, philosophy, and ethical leadership.

  • Leadership
  • Ethics
  • Management

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Drexel University

Sep 2019 - Jun 2024 · Philadelphia, PA

Focused on advanced computer science concepts, specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Analysis
  • Python

07 / contact

Let's build something reliable.

Whether it's enterprise automation, LLM pipelines, or a process that should never be manual again — I'd like to hear about it.

Nataniel Saadon

npsaadon@gmail.com

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nataniel-saadon

npsaadon.com

Experience

Director of AI Automation & Innovation

@ISTA Solutions (Part of The Towne Group)

Nov 2025 - Present

I lead the design and implementation of scalable automation and intelligence systems that strengthen security, streamline operations, and enable smarter decision-making across the organization. This includes building an enterprise-wide offboarding framework supporting more than 1,800 employees, significantly improving compliance, access governance, and operational efficiency across critical systems.

I architected LLM-powered intelligence systems, including meeting analytics pipelines that integrate with Microsoft Graph and AI transcription services to automatically generate structured records, sentiment insights, executive summaries, and follow-up actions for more than 100 client success meetings daily. I also built enterprise LLM reference agents leveraging Gemini Enterprise, vector databases, and RAG pipelines to consolidate internal knowledge and reduce operational mistakes.

Additionally, I modernized the internal task and project management architecture to enhance cross-team visibility, execution tracking, and governance—enabling faster delivery with clearer accountability and stronger operational insight.

Skills:

Python, Azure, Microsoft Graph API, Power Automate, Quickbase, REST APIs, LLM Integration, Prompt Engineering, AI Transcription, Sentiment Analysis, Workflow Automation, Data Pipelines, System Integration, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Git

Machine Learning & Data Analytics Team Lead

@The Towne Group

Jun 2025 - Dec 2025

I led enterprise data engineering and analytics initiatives focused on transforming fragmented clinical and operational data into scalable, intelligence-ready platforms. This included designing and deploying migration pipelines from Statwise and PointClickCare into Azure to support centralized reporting, advanced analytics, and machine-learning initiatives across multiple subsidiary organizations.

To strengthen data reliability and governance, I directed a comprehensive internal data audit spanning nine subsidiaries, significantly improving data integrity, standardization, and trust in downstream reporting. At the same time, I managed and mentored a cross-functional team of six data scientists and data engineers—establishing Agile and Kanban delivery frameworks, implementing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, and introducing scalable engineering best practices to support long-term growth.

Building on this foundation, I guided the development of a predictive machine-learning model that identified nurse attrition risk, enabling proactive workforce planning and targeted retention strategies using Python and Scikit-learn.

Skills:

Python, Scikit-learn, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, ETL Pipelines, Azure, Azure SQL, Clinical Data Systems, PointClickCare, Statwise, Data Auditing, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Git, Agile, Kanban

Immersive Learning AR and VR Associate Specialist

@Bristol Myers Squibb

Apr 2023 - Sep 2023

I developed immersive virtual tour and walkthrough experiences for site and laboratory environments using C#, enabling realistic spatial exploration and enhanced remote engagement.

In parallel, I produced comprehensive technical documentation for AR headset deployment, utilization, and maintenance—streamlining device integration, improving troubleshooting efficiency, and increasing overall user self-sufficiency. I also led structured group user testing for VR-based training modules centered on laboratory simulations and procedural workflows, leveraging participant feedback to refine the learning experience and measurably improve user satisfaction.

Skills:

Unity, C#, HTML, CSS, Adobe Captivate, Technical Documentation, User Testing

Senior Technical Assistant

@Drexel University College of Computing & Informatics

Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

I engineered automation-driven solutions to streamline academic data management and operational support, including developing a Python-based algorithm that consolidated diverse Excel datasets through automated merging and dynamic column mapping.

I implemented web scraping processes to retrieve and maintain data from Drexel College of Computing & Informatics systems—eliminating an estimated 40–60 hours of manual effort—and built a Selenium-powered web application to bulk delete course shells, reducing processing time by approximately 30 minutes per course. In addition, I authored comprehensive technical documentation to strengthen knowledge transfer for future technical assistants and resolved complex technical issues, including previously undocumented problems, achieving a 94% resolution rate without escalation.

Skills:

Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Selenium, Beautiful Soup, VBA, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Data Consolidation, Documentation

Machine Learning Engineer

@Vanguard

Mar 2022 - Sep 2022

I enhanced the performance, reliability, and usability of a machine learning–driven data aggregation platform by redesigning the user interface and resolving critical data-loading issues, driving a 51% increase in internal site utilization.

I led a strategic overhaul of the underlying data pipeline—introducing structured logging, unit testing, and object-oriented development practices while converting a complex R-based model into Python—resulting in a 21% reduction in execution time. To support secure and scalable operations, I leveraged AWS infrastructure and Bitbucket repositories for daily data storage, management, and retrieval. Throughout the project lifecycle, I communicated progress, technical insights, and performance outcomes to department leadership through monthly sprint review presentations.

Skills:

Python, R, AWS, Bitbucket, JavaScript, HTML, Agile Methodologies, Git

Data Engineer

@Bristol Myers Squibb

Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

I designed and implemented automation-driven workforce operations solutions that streamlined credential provisioning, onboarding oversight, and termination reporting.

This included engineering automated credential creation workflows that significantly accelerated provisioning while reducing manual administrative effort, as well as building an onboarding monitoring application that saved approximately one hour and forty-five minutes of processing time each week. I also developed an automated monthly termination reporting solution that reduced reporting time from two hours to just twenty minutes, improving operational efficiency and enabling more timely workforce insights.

Skills:

Python, VBA, Jupyter Notebooks, JavaScript, Git

Freelance Database Developer

@Save Our Lakes Alliance 3

Dec 2020 - Feb 2021

I architected and deployed a scalable AWS-based database platform to securely store and efficiently retrieve critical volunteer and donor information, establishing a reliable foundation for long-term data management.

To enhance usability and adoption, I designed and developed an intuitive front-end interface that streamlined database interaction and improved accessibility for non-technical users. I also produced comprehensive technical documentation and instructional video guides to support onboarding, training, and sustained system utilization. In addition, I implemented automated shipping label generation and printing workflows for large user segments and engineered a dependable bulk data import pipeline to successfully migrate and integrate legacy datasets into the new environment.

Skills:

AWS, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Git

Freelance Web Developer

@All Jewish Gifts

Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

Skills:

WordPress

Freelance Full Stack Developer

@Full Circle Landscaping Solutions

Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

Skills:

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstraps

Projects

OpticBets

- https://seniorproject.cci.drexel.edu/project/90146efe-03bc-4c04-93f7-7b3e85dffef3/

Machine-learning sports prediction engine that targets niche markets and exploits sportsbook inaccuracies, combining historical data with gradient-boosted and deep-learning models.

Skills:

Python, SQL, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Selenium, Beautiful Soup

Suplend

Custom supplement-building platform where users design personalized nutrition formulas or recreate supplements from a nutrition label — an end-to-end storefront with SEO and analytics baked in.

Skills:

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Shopify, SEO, Analytics

SpaceEvader

Fast-paced arcade space shooter built in Unity — real-time controls, projectile mechanics, dynamic obstacle generation, and progressively punishing difficulty.

Skills:

C#, Unity, Game Physics, Collision Detection, OOP

DaFam

- https://taskfusion.app

Privacy-focused messaging app for close-circle groups — real-time group conversations on iOS and Android from a single Flutter codebase.

Skills:

Dart, Flutter, Firebase, Cloud Firestore, Real-Time Messaging, Cross-Platform

Education

Fellowship

Machon Yaakov - The Rabinowitz Institute

Sep 2024 - Jun 2025

Jerusalem, Israel

Focused on Talmudic law, philosophy, and ethical leadership.

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Drexel University

Sep 2019 - Jun 2024

Philadelphia, PA

Focused on advanced computer science concepts, specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence.