John Steven Wilson (SirKit Stevens)

AI Evaluator + Quality Analyst

I evaluate AI the way people actually use it — through clarity, context, and human sense-making.

My background blends 12+ years of high-pressure operational judgment with 2+ years of hands-on work inside generative AI tools, game engines, and creative systems.

I look for what makes an output work: Does it make sense? Does it follow the rules? Does it feel intuitive to a human? Does it support the user's intent without adding friction?

Good evaluation is part logic, part empathy, part pattern recognition — and that's where I do my best work.

Certifications

Google AI Essentials

Coursera

2025

Google Generative AI Leader

Coursera

2025

Google AI Empathy & Ethics

Coursera

2025

UX/UI Foundations

DesignLab (6-week intensive)

2025

Google Project Management

Coursera

IN PROGRESS (4/7)

Skills

AI Evaluation

  • Prompt engineering (2yr daily)
  • Agentic workflow design
  • AI output quality assessment
  • Edge case identification
  • Guideline adherence
  • Model behavior analysis

Quality & Process

  • Pattern recognition
  • Content evaluation
  • Process documentation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data annotation

Creative Technical

  • Figma, Photoshop (10yr)
  • Leonardo AI, MidJourney, SD
  • Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini
  • Blender, Meshy 3D
  • Google Workspace, Notion

How I Work

Evaluating AI Through Human Logic

I've spent 2+ years building production-ready assets with AI tools — not party tricks, but real outputs for game worlds, characters, and prototypes. At every stage, I'm evaluating: clarity, coherence, bias, edge cases, user intent, accessibility, whether the output actually feels right.

I look for the subtle things: the phrasing that confuses a user, the image that breaks continuity, the behavior that doesn't match the instruction, the moment where the model "thinks" instead of understands.

Systems Thinking From Game Design

Across eight original game concepts, I've documented mechanics, balanced systems, mapped player psychology, and stress-tested assumptions. Game design trains you to think in: rules, exceptions, user behavior, failure modes, clarity of feedback, accessibility and player comfort.

It's the same mindset required for evaluating AI — structured, curious, and human-centered.

Operational Judgment From 12 Years of High-Pressure Service Work

I've spent over a decade in environments where timing, precision, and judgment matter — breweries, concert venues, and high-volume events. I've done everything from hop additions and tank transfers to canning lines, keg cleaning, CIP/COP, and running festival booths solo.

These roles train you to notice when something is off, catch small inconsistencies, and make fast decisions under pressure. AI evaluation is the same instinct applied to different material: Does this hold up? Does this make sense? Is this the right output?

Process: Prescription Manager UX

How I shape an idea into something coherent — fast.

01 CONCEPT SEEDS

Early RX Manager concepts

Initial screen caps, user flow sketches, medication tracking concepts

02 REFINEMENT

RX Manager design iterations

UI polish, accessibility improvements, helper persona flow

03 FINAL OUTPUT

RX Manager final UI

Cross-device sync, pattern learning, ADHD-optimized interface

Built with React Native + Supabase. Solves real medication management chaos for disabled users.

Experience

Free Range Brewing -- Shift Manager | 2024 -- Present | Charlotte, NC
Resident Culture Brewing -- Shift Manager | 2017 -- 2024 (6.5yr) | Charlotte, NC
Wolfgang Puck / The Fillmore -- Lead Operations | 2012 -- 2017 | Concert venue, 2,000+ capacity
Retail Management | 9+ years prior | Customer-facing roles requiring judgment-based decision making

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Available For

Remote roles in: AI evaluation, trust & safety, prompt engineering, quality assurance, content review, game content review.

Contract or full-time. Async/flexible strongly preferred. East Coast timezone.

I bring systems-level thinking to AI work — I've designed and built production AI pipelines, not just used the tools.

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