Resume
Tony Cantave | Experience
Experience
2026 to Present
Founder and Software Developer
Local Flyer Ads, Connecticut
- Founded a Connecticut digital screen advertising network on 10 inch Android displays in busy local businesses.
- Building the screen management software that schedules, monitors and verifies ad playback.
- Runs the daily CT Business Spotlight series on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
2026 to Present
AI Software Developer and Model Evaluation Engineer
Handshake AI (Project Hydra)
- Evaluates AI model outputs against structured rubrics for instruction following, code correctness and response quality across high volume pipelines.
- Writes and debugs Python and JavaScript samples used to train and benchmark large language models.
- Designs prompt driven workflows and agent behaviors to improve model accuracy and reliability.
- Documents technical findings and quality standards with project leads.
2022 to 2025
Master Contractor and Route Operations Lead
Capstone Logistics / Priority Express, New Haven, CT
- Managed medical courier route networks serving hospitals, labs and diagnostic centers including the Yale hospital system, with strict chain of custody for specimens and pharmaceuticals.
- Built automation scripts for dispatch communications, GPS fleet monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Oversaw subcontractor onboarding, compliance and route assignments across multiple territories.
2016 to 2022
Production Manager and Manufacturing Systems Support
Linesets Inc. / Mueller, Ansonia, CT
- Directed daily production across multiple HVAC manufacturing lines.
- Implemented and integrated ERP and SAP systems to improve material tracking accuracy and automate reporting.
- Reduced unplanned downtime with early detection protocols and preventive maintenance coordination.
- Trained and mentored production staff on equipment, quality, safety and troubleshooting.
2014 to 2016
Plastic Injection Cell Operator and Equipment Technician
NPI Medical, Ansonia, CT
- Operated molding equipment for precision medical components in an FDA regulated cleanroom.
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical issues to improve uptime.
2010 to 2014
Logistics and Fleet Operations Manager
MDCS, Derby, CT
- Supervised fleet scheduling, logistics workflows and inventory tracking systems.
2005 to 2010
Shipping and Receiving Assistant Manager
ASML, Wilton, CT
- Managed shipping workflows and inventory control in a semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment, supporting ERP and SAP reporting.
Skills
- Languages
- Python, JavaScript, Bash, SQL, PowerShell, HTML/CSS
- AI and ML
- LLM prompt engineering, model evaluation, RLHF data annotation, rubric based assessment, agent design, retrieval workflows
- Tools
- Git, REST APIs, JSON, ERP/SAP, VirtualBox
- Cloud and Systems
- Azure and AWS fundamentals, Entra ID, Active Directory, Windows, macOS, Linux
- Operations
- Lean manufacturing, production planning, fleet and dispatch optimization, quality and compliance
Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA CySA+
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
Education
Associate Degree, Charter Oak State College.
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science.