
Scaling responsible AI adoption at enterprise scale
I'm Nathan Frank, an engineering and AI/ML leader who builds platforms that teams actually use. At Grainger, I lead Machine Learning Platform & Operations, bringing Databricks, Kubernetes, production-grade model serving, vector search, and multi-provider LLM access together so product, machine learning, data science, and analytics teams can ship faster.
My approach is pragmatic and people-first: translate between data scientists, engineers, security, and business stakeholders; break down complex topics; and coach teams toward best practices.

Speaking & Media
Modernizing Legacy Systems with Applied AI
Panel at Tech in Motion Chicago
A panel discussion with Chicago tech leaders on driving AI innovation in legacy industries—scaling solutions, reshaping enterprise roles, and operating AI systems responsibly.
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Ctrl+F for the Enterprise: Because "Where Was That Again?" Shouldn't Be a Daily Question
Talk at GTG Tech Conference
Why centralized enterprise search matters and how to do it right. Introduces Onyx, an open-source, AI-powered search and assistant piloted at Grainger, with real-world deployment insights.
Challenges Operationalizing ML (And Some Solutions)
Podcast at MLOps Community
A concise guide to taking ML from experiment to production with an SRE/DevOps mindset. It clarifies what is unique to MLOps and how to start with paved road patterns that scale.
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