AI Operations & Automation Specialist
Safety-Critical Logistics · Rail · Delivery Tech
Master’s & Bachelor’s · 4.0 GPA

I design and automate reality-tested workflow systems for teams that can’t afford failure.

I’m Joseph Bulliner, a technologist in Ladysmith, WI who combines safety-critical field experience (rail, logistics, USPS) with AI, automation, and workflow design. I turn messy, high-pressure operations into systems that are trackable, testable, and automatable.

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Actively exploring roles
AI operations · automation · technical workflows
Location
Ladysmith, WI · Open to remote/hybrid

AI Operations & Automation Skills

Technical skills and operational strengths that translate directly into better systems.

Technical Competencies

Core tools, technologies, and patterns I use to design and build automated systems.

AI & Automation Fundamentals Python scripting API integration Workflow automation IoT system concepts Cloud-based tools Web scraping Digital process mapping
  • Design and prototype automations that connect APIs, data, and workflows into reliable processes.
  • Build scripts to clean data, validate inputs, and orchestrate recurring tasks.
  • Translate vague requirements into clear, testable system behavior.

Operational & Systems Thinking

Real-world experience working inside regulated logistics, rail operations, and digital tracking environments.

Systems thinking Safety protocols Operational troubleshooting Digital tracking systems Regulatory documentation Customer-facing problem solving
  • Comfortable working where process, safety, and software all intersect.
  • Think in terms of failure modes, monitoring, and risk reduction.
  • Design workflows that real people can follow under pressure.

AI & Automation Projects

Independent projects that show how I think about automation, data, and real-world constraints.

Project

AI Trading Automation Framework

Python-based trading automation integrating real-time exchange APIs with risk-aware execution logic and sentiment-driven triggers. The focus is on building a testable, measurable system rather than “get rich quick” hype.

Python REST APIs Automation Risk controls
↗ Ask me about the architecture
Prototype · Strategy-first
Project

IoT Smart Security System

Multi-zone monitoring system combining motion analytics and smart alert logic. Built to deliver signal over noise – actionable notifications instead of constant interruptions.

IoT concepts Computer vision Event routing
↗ Discuss event & alert design
Prototype · Expandable design
Project

AI-Enhanced Workflow Tools

A collection of scripts and automation workflows that clean data, normalize inputs, and sequence tasks across tools. Built to remove recurring friction from everyday processes.

Automation Data validation Process mapping
↗ See sample automations
Reusable patterns
Project

Lumosplash Smart LED Panels

Modular LED panel system controlled by programmable lighting logic and automations. Bridges hardware, control logic, and aesthetics into a single system.

Hardware prototyping Automation routines CAD concepts
↗ Talk about control logic
Prototype · Visual system
Project

Web-Scraping & Data Pipelines

Automated data pipelines capturing product data, prices, and metadata for e-commerce and research workflows. Designed with retries, structure, and reliability in mind.

Web scraping Data structuring Automation
↗ Discuss data strategy
Modular components
Project

AI-Assisted CAD & 3D Prototyping

Custom tool designs and components using CAD modeling with AI-assisted geometry tools. Focused on parts that respect how things are actually built and used.

CAD 3D modeling AI assistance
↗ Review design process
Function-first design

Deep-Dive AI & Automation Case Studies

Long-form breakdowns of real systems I’ve designed, automated, or improved – with context, constraints, and technical details.

Case Study

Designing an AI-Driven Trading & Alerting Stack

A deeper look at how I structured an AI-assisted trading and monitoring framework: from data ingestion and signal generation to execution rules and risk limits. Focused on building guardrails, not gambling.

Python APIs Risk-aware automation
↗ Read full case study
Full write-up on Notion
Case Study

Automating Operational Workflows & Data Hygiene

How I use automation to clean inputs, enforce structure, and reduce manual decisions in recurring workflows. Covers real patterns for de-duplicating data, normalizing fields, and sequencing tasks across tools.

Workflow automation Data validation Process design
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Full write-up on Notion
Case Study

Building Smart Monitoring & Notification Systems

Explores how I design monitoring logic for IoT-style systems and digital operations: what to watch, how to debounce noise, when to alert humans, and how to keep operators informed without overwhelming them.

IoT concepts Monitoring & alerts Human-in-the-loop
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Full write-up on Notion

Professional Experience

Where I learned to think in systems, constraints, and real-world consequences.

Regular Package Car Driver (RPCD)

United Parcel Service (UPS) · Rice Lake, WI · 2020–Present

Safety-regulated logistics Digital tracking systems Route optimization software
Operate in a safety-regulated logistics environment, using handheld digital systems, route-optimization tools, and real-time tracking to keep operations accurate and on time. Perform system-guided inspections and document mechanical and operational status electronically. Resolve customer issues and delivery exceptions using digital reporting tools.

Freight Conductor

Canadian National Railroad (Wisconsin Central) · Proctor, MN · 2019–2022

System-coordinated operations Digital dispatch networks Regulatory documentation
Managed complex rail operations coordinated through digital dispatch systems. Interpreted real-time operational data to coordinate switching, railcar sequencing, and locomotive preparation. Performed technical inspections and maintained detailed electronic safety and regulatory records.

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)

United States Postal Service (USPS) · Albion, PA · 2017–2019

Handheld data capture Workflow sequencing Digital verification
Managed route workflows using USPS scanning devices and tracking systems, keeping certified and tracked mail accurate in real time. Sequenced mail using workflow logic to improve route efficiency and delivery consistency.

Business Owner

JAB Property Investments · New Johnsonville, TN · 2015–2017

CRM systems Digital financial tracking Workflow digitization
Ran property operations through digital recordkeeping and CRM systems for licensing, billing, and tenant documentation. Used automation and dashboards to track accounts, payments, and property performance, and built structured onboarding and documentation workflows.

Education

Formal training that backs up how I design systems, training, and workflows.

Master of Science – Instructional Technology

Fort Hays State University · Summa Cum Laude · 4.0 GPA

  • Focused on how people learn and how systems support performance and decision-making.
  • Informs how I design documentation, onboarding, and automation people actually adopt.

Bachelor of Science – Computer Management Information Systems

Peru State College · Summa Cum Laude · 4.0 GPA

  • Built a foundation in systems, data, and how technology supports complex operations.
  • Bridges technical understanding with business constraints and operational realities.

How I Work & What You Get

Long-tail questions your hiring manager and search engine both care about.

What does an AI operations and automation specialist like me actually do?

I map how your work really happens, turn that into clear workflows and states, then build automations, scripts, and tools around it. The goal isn’t “AI for the sake of AI” – it’s less chaos, fewer mistakes, and faster decisions.

Why is my logistics and rail background an advantage?

I’ve worked in environments where failure has consequences, not just bad metrics. That means I think hard about error states, monitoring, and safe automation limits – exactly what you want when AI systems interact with real customers, money, or safety.

What kinds of problems am I best at?

Repetitive workflows that burn time, manual data handling, complex status tracking, and any process that currently lives in someone’s head or a spreadsheet. If it’s recurring and annoying, I want to systematize it.

How do I approach new systems or tools?

I break the problem into: inputs → states → decisions → outputs. Then I look for where data is missing, where humans get overloaded, and where automation will actually help instead of making things worse.

What roles am I most aligned with?

Roles like AI Operations Specialist, Automation Engineer, Technical Workflow Designer, or Digital Systems Implementation. Anywhere operations and technology collide, I’m useful.

How do you get the most out of me on your team?

Give me access to the messy reality: your tools, your workflows, and your biggest process headaches. I’ll map them, propose a system, and start prototyping automations that give your people time and clarity back.

Hire Me for AI Operations & Automation

If you care about reliability, systems thinking, and real-world practicality, we should talk.

Let’s fix the workflows that matter most.
Whether you’re rolling out AI tools, automating existing processes, or just tired of broken workflows, I help design and implement systems that your team can trust.
When you reach out, tell me:
  • What part of your operation is most painful or manual.
  • What tools you currently use (CRMs, internal systems, etc.).
  • What “good” would look like six months after we fix it.
I’ll respond with how I’d analyze it, which data and tools I’d lean on, and what an initial automation roadmap could look like.
✉️ Email: jbulliner82@gmail.com 📞 Call/Text: (715) 312-0634 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 💻 Explore GitHub
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