Bashir Harrell

Bashir Harrell is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in machine learning and conversation design. Currently serving as Lead Machine Learning Engineer and Prompt Engineer at Disney Experiences, Bashir has previously held significant roles at Thomson Reuters as a Conversation Designer and at Drift as both Senior and AI Conversation Designer. Prior experience includes positions as an Editor at En Vie Fashion Magazine, Program Manager at Computer Mentors Group, and Data Labeling Linguist at Scale AI, where collaboration on AI language model training was key. Additionally, Bashir has taught as an adjunct professor at several institutions, including St. Petersburg College and the University of South Florida, focusing on enhancing students' English language skills. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of South Florida, along with a Full Stack Web Development Certification from freeCodeCamp.