Hi, I'm Jeff! I'm a full-stack developer, AI enthusiast, and entrepreneur building sign language-first apps, games, and platforms that improve access and representation for signers.
As co-founder of GoSign.AI with Ryan Hait-Campbell, I work to bridge the gap in AI and accessibility by collecting high-quality sign language data and designing tools tailored for signers. The digital world is built on spoken and written language data—our mission is to ensure sign languages are equally represented.
I engineer data pipelines that power our AI models, from video collection to machine learning inference, enabling sign language recognition, translation, and generation. I also develop accessible games like Play With ASL and freelance on sign language-first apps.
I advocate for sign language equity in AI through the Coalition for Sign Language Equity in Technology. Outside of tech, I love kayaking and tabletop gaming—always seeking the next adventure!
Building scalable web and mobile apps with modern frameworks and cloud-native architectures.
Integrating AI for automation, video processing, and accessibility solutions.
Exploring AR/VR, IoT, and AI-powered interactive tools.
Deaf people can do anything hearing people can do except hear.
Instead of trying to produce a program to simulate the adult mind, why not rather try to produce one which simulates the child’s?
Never trust something that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain
Premature optimization is the root of all evil.
As co-founder of GoSign.AI, I work to bridge the gap in AI and accessibility by developing sign language-first technology. We collect high-quality data, build AI-driven tools, and advocate for equitable representation of sign languages in emerging tech.
As a developer of Play With ASL, I create interactive games that make learning sign language engaging and accessible. The game reinforces ASL skills through play, ensuring an immersive and inclusive experience for signers.
I serve as a leader in the Coalition for Sign Language Equity in Technology, a collaboration of Deaf organizations, interpreter associations, and industry groups advocating for sensible regulations on emerging language technologies.
We presented to an audience of creative sign language storytellers and filmmakers in Sandefjord, Norway. We are grateful to Supervisuell and tegn.tv.
At the pre-Conference for Interpreter Training, I gave a seminar on the Coalition for Sign Language Equity in Technology and the SAFE AI Task Force's newly developed guidance regarding automated interpreting by artificial intelligence. I also moderated two panel discussions, the first being legal-oriented with a number of legal experts, and the second being interpreter-oriented.
Diana Cho, a Deaf life coach, hosted a podcast interviewing me about recent developments in sign language recognition and the broader AI industry.
I served as a panelist for this panel discussion moderated by Larry Goldberg. We discussed emerging and anticipated applications of AI in the accessibility industry. We also discussed readiness indicators of these applications.
As subject-matter experts, we presented our concerns to the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Advisory Committee regarding their request for comments on a rulemaking proposal where exemptions would be made for AI-powered accessibility tools.
Ryan and I, co-founders of GoSign.AI, answered Deaf.TV Denmark's questions about emerging sign language recognition technologies and the need for data stewardship by people who are deaf.
As a representative of the Coalition for Sign Language Equity in Technology, I gave a presentation to Colorado General Assembly's interim Language Access Advisory Board regarding the readiness of AI-powered accessibility tools for providing language access to their proceedings.
We presented at the National Association of the Deaf's biannual conference in Chicago, IL regarding our activities as the Advisory Group on AI and Interpreting. We raised awareness for many Deaf people about emerging technologies.
Prior to the commencement of NAD 2024, we presented at the National Association of State Agencies for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about #DeafSAFEAI principles.
Co-founded GoSign.AI, a gamified platform collecting 250,000+ sign language video samples across 19 languages. Built cloud microservices for data capture and processing, ensuring GDPR compliance and security. Deployed AI models for style transfer and language generation using GPU instances. Developed web, iOS, and cross-platform apps with React and SwiftUI. Partnered with researchers and industry leaders to advance accessibility solutions and prototyped AR and heads-up display apps.
Developed and deployed iOS apps with secure authentication, offline caching, and in-app purchases. Built interactive SPAs with React, leveraging WebRTC and WebSockets for real-time communication. Integrated AI frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch for machine learning and computer vision projects. Implemented large language models into web applications.
Designed and implemented IoT-driven inventory and process management systems for real-time efficiency and traceability. Built a web platform for crop performance analysis, integrating market data and predictive modeling. Ensured regulatory compliance as Compliance Officer and led core staff to maintain a safe, productive, and compliant workplace.
Completed all coursework for an MS in Bioinformatics, focusing on protein-DNA complexation, conformational dynamics, motif binding, and supercomputing. Specialized in big data analysis for biological systems before transitioning to industry applications.
Pursued graduate studies in biophysics, specializing in molecular dynamics, big data analysis, X-ray crystallography, NMR, and computational algorithms. Completed a year of a PhD program before shifting focus to applied technology and software development.
Graduated cum laude with a well-rounded academic experience, blending biochemistry research with a passion for the arts. Participated in theatrical productions and explored diverse electives, fostering a creative and analytical approach to problem-solving.
