Machine learning engineer with 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and operating production ML systems. Deep expertise in computer vision, deep learning, and MLOps, with demonstrated impact across sports analytics, cybersecurity, advertising, healthcare, and applied research. Proven ability to design novel models (e.g., VAEs) as well as extend large-scale foundational models, while partnering cross-functionally to deliver measurable business value. Personal website: https://colbymainard.github.io/