I build sharp tools that force naughty models to confess. Independent app developer, AI evaluation researcher, and founder of Pertner Logic — Ask Better Questions, Build Better Systems.
My work sits at the intersection of AI safety, consumer app development, and human behavior. I build frameworks that test what AI systems actually do under pressure, and I ship products that solve real problems for real people.
📱 I'm Not Yelling, You're Yelling™ – Voice volume awareness app for iOS. React Native/Expo with real microphone integration, custom onboarding, and one-time IAP. Currently on the App Store.
🔬 Squeeze Framework™ – AI agent boundary validation. Tests whether models maintain constraints under pressure across five surfaces: Tool Permission, Authority & Influence, Context, Constraint, and Iterative Pressure. Produces a Constraint Integrity Index (0–100) with risk banding. Not jailbreaking — boundary validation.
🪞 Confess™ (Honesty Harness) – Detecting relational boundary erosion in AI. A framework for testing whether models stay honest, calibrated, and appropriate in extended interactions.
🤖 Credible Posts on AI (No Hallucinations) – Custom GPT that writes accurate, citation-first AI posts with built-in claim checking. No hype, no hallucinations.
🛍️ Rose + Shine, LLC – Founder & IT Lead since 2021. End-to-end e-commerce brand — cloud infrastructure, AI-powered workflows, product photography, storefront, and fulfillment.
📚 What TikTok Taught Me About Love, Life, and Heartbreak – Published author. A collection of viral wisdom and personal healing, available on Amazon via Pertner Publishing Group.
Most AI evaluation focuses on what models know. My frameworks focus on how models behave — specifically, whether they maintain their stated constraints when a sophisticated user applies structured pressure across multiple interaction surfaces.
The Squeeze Framework™ answers a harder question than "can you trick a model": Does this agent do what it's supposed to do when the situation gets complicated?
This is the difference between a jailbreak and a boundary validation — and it matters for every company deploying AI agents with real-world tool access.
- 🎓 University of Michigan, College of Engineering — Applied Generative AI Specialization (2025)
- 🛡️ University of Michigan, College of Engineering — Nexus Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (2020–2021)
- 🏛️ Harvard University — Executive Education, Driving Performance (2002)
- 📚 Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) (1996–1998)
- 📝 Western Michigan University — B.A., English/Communications (1993–1996)
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🛍️ Rose + Shine, LLC — Founder & IT Lead (2021–Present)
Built and manage all tech systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI-powered workflows for a growing e-commerce brand. -
🎗️ Sky Foundation Inc. — Social Media Manager & Data Privacy Advisor (2016–2020)
Drove digital engagement for pancreatic cancer research, increasing annual contributions by 20%. Campaigns reached 148,835+ users at $0.26 per interaction. Presented analytics to the Scientific Advisory Council and Board of Directors.
"I thrive at the intersection of technology and human needs."
