About Observable Labs

ML engineering consulting for Canadian startups and small businesses.

I help teams move from proof-of-concept to production. With 8 years of experience working with ML and software systems across biotech, consumer electronics, and enterprise software, I've worked directly with research and product teams to build outcomes.

Experience

Technical Background

I've spent the majority of my career in startups, working alongside researchers, software engineers, and product teams. Staff-level ML and ML Platform Lead roles building production ML systems from the ground up. Experience spans:

I've seen what works and what doesn't across different contexts. Not just theoretical knowledge—battle-tested approaches from building production systems at scale.

Philosophy

Partner in Your Success

I work with you to help you succeed—not just bill hours. Unlike agencies or freelancers who may prioritize billable hours, I want Canadian startups and small businesses to succeed.

I'll tell you if something won't work or if there's a simpler solution. I'm invested in outcomes, not outputs.

Vancouver-based. Canadian company. Same timezone for Canadian clients. SR&ED eligible for potential tax credit benefits.

Capabilities

Full-Stack ML Expertise

I handle the entire ML lifecycle: research code, MLOps, infrastructure, deployment, and the "glue code" that holds it together. One person to coordinate with instead of multiple specialists.

ML Development

PyTorch, training pipelines, model development, and performance optimization.

MLOps

CI/CD, experiment tracking, model deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure.

Systems Design

Architecture, data pipelines, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and integrations.

Technical Leadership

Code review, mentorship, architecture decisions, and team guidance.

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind? Get in touch and I'll respond within 24 hours.

Get in Touch jon@observablelabs.ca