Summary
Clinton Fernandes is a Lead Technical Program Manager specializing in enterprise-scale data and AI modernization, with nine years of experience driving cross-functional programs that connect platforms, governance, and business outcomes. At Target he has accelerated adoption of MLOps and BI modernization—onboarding 40+ teams and cutting ML time-to-production from over six months to under one—while building intake-to-delivery playbooks and governance forums that align 400+ stakeholders. His background in robotics, computer vision, and hands-on engineering gives him a rare operator’s perspective on productionizing ML and data products, from architecture to observability and decommissioning legacy systems. Known for standardizing onboarding, defining maturity models, and cultivating learning pathways, he focuses on measurable time-to-value and trusted self-service insights across large organizations. Based in Salt Lake City, he blends academic rigor (MS Robotics) with practical delivery chops and a track record of award-winning innovation inside a Fortune 500.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering at Goa University
The University of Utah