Christian Glass

Hi, I'm Christian Glass

HCM Analyst specializing in system administration and ethical AI implementation

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  • Is built with open-source tools to showcase real-world technical skills
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The Buttoned-Up Side

Data, Systems & Ethical Innovation

I study the gap between what we tell systems to do and what they actually do. My background in Philosophy and Journalism combined with a decade in Human Resources has convinced me that the "alignment problem" isn't just theoretical code—it's already happening in our organizations. I view corporate bureaucracy as a slow-motion alignment failure, and I am pivoting my career to ensure our future AI systems don't inherit those same flaws.

I combine rigorous analytics with human-centric design. At ProMach, I helped implement Microsoft Copilot to transform collaboration while preserving human connection. I develop systems that enhance rather than replace human capabilities, and I've stood firm against using predictive analytics when data quality was insufficient.

My home lab is my research facility—a four-server virtualized environment where I experiment with workflow automation, RAG-enhanced AI models, and network security. My education is driven by one goal: building systems that remain robust, transparent, and beneficial to humanity.

Beyond the Keyboard

Reading and Learning
Chicago with Andrea
Home Lab Setup
Historic Findlay Market
Archery Practice
Hiking in RRG
Animal Care
Yearly getaway with Rosie
Small Steps Forward, Always

While logic defines my work, narrative defines my life. I believe that understanding AI requires understanding the humans who build it, and there is no better dataset for human behavior than film. Movies are empathy machines, and teach us the difference between saying the words and understanding what they mean. This philosophy shapes my approach to technology—always considering the moral patienthood and human experience behind the algorithm. My Letterboxd collection remains my most treasured dataset.

This mindfulness extends beyond my technical work. My wife and I escape annually to Red River Gorge, where we were married, to reconnect far from digital distractions. This tradition reminds me that understanding technology's place in the world requires stepping away from it occasionally.

I am a lifelong learner who believes in small steps forward. Whether I'm 3D printing terrain for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, practicing yoga, or diving into a dense philosophy text, I am driven by the desire to understand how complex stories, systems, or concepts fit together.

Professional Experience

HCM Analytics & Systems at Billerud

March 2025 - Present

  • Established project management norms for a small, homegrown HRIS team
  • Established data governance framework, reporting structures and SOPs, and redesigned security roles and access control matrix
  • Technology champion, introducing time-tracking, project management, process documentation, and agentic AI tools to enhance team productivity
  • Championed data-driven decision-making while fostering a culture of critical thinking and challenging assumptions around the data
  • Owner of Scheduling and Attendance modules during a WFM implementation into Dayforce

HCM Analytics & Systems at ProMach Inc.

May 2023 - January 2025

  • Served as primary technical resource for Workday implementation, managing end-to-end environment configuration and dcdd file integration
  • Pioneered company's first HR analytics program, developing executive Talent and Performance Review dashboards
  • Led comprehensive employee record audit, identifying and correcting data integrity issues affecting 12% of workforce records
  • Championed responsible AI adoption, implementing Microsoft Copilot for meeting efficiency while maintaining focus on human collaboration

Technical Recruiting Analytics at Nuro Inc.

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Developed data-driven recruitment analytics framework, creating formulas to measure source effectiveness and hiring success metrics
  • Streamlined reporting processes through automation, reducing weekly data management workload by 10+ hours
  • Optimized Greenhouse ATS configuration to support rapid-growth hiring initiatives
  • Led diversity sourcing initiatives, consistently achieving top performance metrics in G&A recruiting

People Operations Technology at Apple Inc.

Aug 2013 - May 2019

  • Managed enterprise device fleet of 200+ iPads using MDM, maintaining 99% audit compliance across 1000+ checkpoints
  • Developed Excel automation solutions that eliminated 35+ hours of weekly manual processing
  • Streamlined location HR processes while maintaining budgets 10-20% under target
  • Applied technical expertise from Genius certification to troubleshoot and optimize operational systems

Skills & Expertise

HCM Systems & Implementation

Dayforce

Organizational structure, reporting, automations and efficiency improvements, standardization and scalability

Workday

Technical implementation, dcdd file management, environment configuration

UKG

System administration, predictive analytics governance, SOP development

Greenhouse

Recruitment analytics framework, efficiency optimization

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Qdrant

Conversion of data to vector database for scalability with agentic solutions

Tableau

Pioneer of company-wide talent analytics, performance dashboards

Cognos BI

Strategic reporting development, HR data modeling

SQL

Data integrity validation, complex query optimization

Streamlit

Rapid prototyping of apps and data visualizations

Certifications

  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning
  • Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit

Process Automation & AI

Workflow Automation

n8n implementation, RAG model integration, process optimization

AI Implementation

Microsoft Copilot deployment, ethical AI governance

Python

Data processing automation, workflow scripting

Relevant Coursework

  • AI Ethics and Safety - Coursera
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals - Coursera

Project Management

Data Governance

Data cleanup strategy, integrity maintenance

Agile Methodologies

Scrum and Kanban practices

Stakeholder Management

Executive analytics reporting, technical communication

Certifications

  • AMA Project Management Academy

Key Projects

  • Led data cleanup initiative correcting 12% of employee records
  • Managed enterprise iPad fleet with 99% audit compliance

My Projects

Classism in AI Labs: An Open Letter

Classism in AI Labs: An Open Letter

You cannot save a world you are not allowed to enter. An open letter addressing classism in AI research labs and advocating for inclusivity.

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Film Focus - Context for Films

Film Focus - Context for Films

Roger Ebert called movies empathy machines, I made this to help people connect with the assembly line.

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AI Governance Experiment

AI Governance Experiment

When AI outsmarts us, who watches the watchmen? An exploration of AI acting as its own regulator and the implications for AI governance.

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Magic: The Gathering Card Identifier

Magic: The Gathering Card Identifier

Part of a larger project to sort, scan, and identify bulk physical cards for digital use. Useful for collectors, shops, and players alike.

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The Pluribus Paradox: AI, The Toxic Rebel, and the Future of Tolerance

The Pluribus Paradox: AI, The Toxic Rebel, and the Future of Tolerance

It's easy to be a rebel when you're not allowed in anyway.

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The Minorities Are Not the Problem

The Minorities Are Not the Problem

A data-driven analysis examining systemic challenges and ethical considerations in workforce demographics and representation.

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