Brian Ombogo

A Gas and Petroleum Engineering graduate with specialized expertise in AI model evaluation and security testing. Combines technical engineering knowledge with advanced skills in LLM training, vulnerability assessment, and complex reasoning evaluation. Experienced in developing sustainable solutions for the energy sector while contributing to the advancement of AI safety and capability through specialized model testing techniques. Skilled in using technical approaches to analyze both petroleum systems and AI model performance. Proactive problem-solver with demonstrated ability to identify critical vulnerabilities and improve model responses across multiple dimensions.

• Youth Outreach at Young Life Africa Children's Home,| Ruiru, Organizer 11/2019

Organized and facilitated a group of 57 students in actively engaging with the children at the charity home., Achieved meaningful connections, provided mentorship, and positively impacted the lives of the young residents.

• Energy, Gas and Petroleum Department | Kenyatta University, Student Leader 05/2018-12/2022

Collaborated closely with professors, laboratory technicians, and academic advisors to fulfill assigned tasks, including organizing and coordinating class activities and laboratory practicals., Acted as a liaison between the student body and the faculty, effectively communicating feedback and concerns to improve the overall learning experience., Demonstrated strong leadership skills by fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting effective teamwork among classmates.

• Environmental Cleanup and Waste Management | Kenyatta Market, Volunteer 05/2018

Successfully led a team of 30 students in an impactful initiative to collect and responsibly dispose of 500 kgs plastic waste at Kenyatta market, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.

Estimating In-Situ Well bore Properties of a Vertical Well in an Infinite-Acting Reservoir using Pressure Buildup Analysis, Excel, Geogebra, ArcGis, 11/2022-03/2023

The project aimed to investigate reservoir properties of Kubwa-1 well through pressure buildup analysis. It involved analyzing pressure buildup data to estimate the initial reservoir pressure, average permeability, and skin factor. The project was conducted in collaboration with the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOC-K) and provided valuable insights for reservoir management, production optimization, and decision-making. It also contributed to the body of knowledge in reservoir characterization and management for the broader Lamu basin.

• Red-Team Testing & Model Jailbreaking: Advanced expertise in identifying AI safety vulnerabilities through systematic testing methodologies
• Adversarial Prompt Engineering: Creating sophisticated prompts designed to test model limitations and security boundaries
• Model Response Quality Evaluation: Comprehensive assessment of AI outputs across multiple quality dimensions
• Reasoning & Problem-Solving Assessment: Designing complex scenarios to evaluate model reasoning capabilities
• Reference Material Creation: Developing high-quality example responses to improve model learning
• LLM Vulnerability Analysis: Systematic identification and documentation of potential model weaknesses
• AI Security Framework Implementation: Contributing to protocols that enhance AI system safety

• Robotics and automation: Passionate about exploring the latest advancements in robotics and automation, and how they're being applied in the gas and petroleum industry.
• Renewable energy: Keenly interested in learning more about solar, wind, and other forms of renewable energy, and how they're being integrated into the gas and petroleum industry.
• Geology and earth sciences: Fascinated by the properties and behavior of rocks, minerals, and other geological formations, and how they relate to gas and petroleum engineering.
• Machine Learning and AI: Enthusiastic about advancements in machine learning and the process of training AI models, particularly in their applications to engineering and energy sectors.
• Roller skating - team player, KU Roller-skate team.

References available upon request.