AI Deployment Platform
HyperDrive is a secure, scalable AI platform created by Hypergiant to accelerate the development and deployment of machine learning models. The platform was designed to solve a core problem in the AI/ML pipeline: organizations often get stuck in experimentation and fail to operationalize models. HyperDrive bridges that gap, enabling data science teams to collaborate, train, evaluate, and deploy models in secure, production-ready environments.
The Challenge
"Many organizations are stuck at the experimentation stage and not deploying models into production environments where they can become valuable to the business."
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Data science teams often lacked:
- A centralized interface to manage projects and data science workflows
- Visual clarity for model performance across environments
- A system that scaled with both civilian and defense-grade AI needs
Disclaimer: Don't mind the lack of organization in the components, this was pre-variants in Figma :)
THE SOLUTION
As the lead product designer, I worked with data scientists and ML engineers to:
Overview
- Design the end-to-end UX for HyperDrive
- Build a scalable atomic design system across modules
- Validate workflows through user research and iterative prototyping
Deployment Hub
- Gave users control and visibility over real-time model deployment across environments.
- Clear status tags (“FAILED,” “DEPLOYED,” “READY”) with one-click redeploy actions.
- Designed for teams managing multiple live inference endpoints.
Model Inventory
- Card-based and list-based views for ML models across projects and clients.
- Smart filtering and criticality-based sorting for high-priority models.
- Snapshot summaries of versions, metadata, and status indicators.
Dashboard Console
- Built around role-based access control for data scientists, ops teams, and project leads.
- Guided setup: Projects → Data → Models → Monitoring.
- Notifications system showing live model status updates per project.
Evaluation Interface
- Data science-friendly tabs for performance metrics, training stats, and engineering logs.
- Model comparison views with heatmaps and ROC scores.
- Visual indicators for best-performing model candidates.
Design System
- A design system built with modularity, consistency, and classification constraints in mind.
- Built reusable cards, buttons, table elements, and tooltips.
- Created documentation and templates to enable rapid expansion across product teams.
Outcomes
- Decreased model deployment setup time by over 50%
- Built to support collaboration across high-stakes projects spanning aerospace, commercial, and government sectors.
- Built with security and scalability in mind to serve a range of enterprise and defense-focused use cases.
Reflection
HyperDrive wasn’t just about building an AI console, it was about enabling faster, more confident decisions in critical systems.
This project taught me how to balance complexity, modularity, and design in one of the most demanding technical spaces.
It was fun engineering the experience of AI at scale. where seamless UX empowers teams to build, train, and deploy mission-critical models with confidence.
Testimonials
"Tony’s impact cannot be overstated. He was instrumental in transforming an early-stage concept into a deployed, battle-ready system that redefined situational awareness and decision-making for the U.S. Air Force. His work continues to shape the future of defense technology."
Vice President of Design @ Hypergiant
"Tony elevated my skillset. He is a person who effortlessly rises to any occasion, is a whiz in all design tools and on top-is a kick-ass designer-seriously, one of the best I've had the privilege to work and learn with."
Design Director @ Hypergiant
"Anthony is a talented designer with the main focus to UX. He is all the time in a good mood and with good communication skills, good fit into the design team. My experience working with him was really satisfying."
Lead Designer @ Toptal
"My favorite part about working with Anthony is getting deep into the weeds. Anthony has strong opinions backed by experience, facts, and instincts. However, that has never kept him from listening and trying his best to understand where another person is coming from."
Design System Product Manager @ Docker, Inc
"Anthony is truly a leader, pushing the process forward and navigating challenges effortlessly. I was able to learn a lot from him as a designer new to the field, and I couldn't have asked for a better mentor. You can't go wrong with him as a member of your team!"
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Staff Product Designer @ Affinity
"Anthony is an unbelievable talented designer. His combination of technical skills and friendly, approachable manner make him the consummate professional. Put his number on your speed dial!"
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Lead Software Engineer @ Softesis Inc.
"Anthony does not shy away from a challenge and uses logic and hard work to find a solution to problems. He constantly seeks to improve himself and will seek out constructive criticism which is rare for someone his age."
Territory Manager @ Singlewire Software
"His great strength lies in his work ethic and his determination to ship the best experiences possible. His technical background gives him extra insight into the development process. Tony would make a core asset to any team, and I'm happy to recommend him."
Sr. Software Interaction Designer @ IDEXX
"Anthony was self-directed and took initiative to complete assignments on-time with quality. I was impressed with the low learning curve with Anthony; he worked hard and produced some unique and creative app designs."
Sr. Director - Healthcare Analytics and Machine Learning @ Vizient
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