I am a machine learning professional with 7+ years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data-driven algorithms, model development, deployment, and verification. I have a M.S. in computer science and a Ph.D. in structural engineering. I enjoy bringing Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning to the forefront in an effort to benefit business and society alike. I have successfully built complex machine-learning and statistical modeling software that support business objectives and strengthen organizational capabilities.

Education

M.S. Computer Science

Florida State University

May 2016 - December 2019

Thesis: Convolutional Neural Networks for Hurricane Road Closure Probability and Tree Debris Estimation

Ph.D. Structural Engineering

Florida State University

May 2015 - November 2019

Dissertation: Multi-scale Hurricane Loss Estimation

M.S. Structural Mechanics and Computer Aided Engineering

Warsaw University of Technology

October 2013 - March 2015

Thesis: Effective Stiffnesses of Plates of Repetitive Structure

B.S. Structural Engineering

Warsaw University of Technology

October 2009 - July 2013

Thesis: Dynamic Analysis of the Footbridge Considering Different Dampers Solutions


Work Experience

Head of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

October 2021 - Present

  • Technical supervision and active development of all AI/ML projects in Spire.
  • Lead and manage a team of 6 individuals that included machine learning engineers, applied scientists, and software engineers.
  • Active model development, deployment, monitoring and testing of Spire machine learning products.
  • Set development priorities and timelines, with a focus on developing solutions that directly support Spire’s core businesses, such as Space, Weather, Maritime, and Aviation.
  • Interface with customers and stakeholders, providing insights into products and services.
  • Collaborate with peers on the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to develop and execute broad-scale business strategy.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

January 2020 - October 2021

  • Developed Spire weather machine learning platform that includes components like infrastructure, deployment, monitoring, and verification.
  • Developed machine learning capabilities for Spire space business including active training, predictions, and monitoring on Spire satellites on orbit.
  • Mentored and supervised junior members of the machine learning team.

Data Scientist

July 2017 - September 2019

  • Developed machine learning products for insurance and reinsurance industries.
  • Developed machine learning pipelines for global weather data collection.
  • Developed and maintained PostgreSQL database.
  • Developed verification and monitoring systems for machine learning models.

Graduate Research Assistant

Florida State University

May 2015 - December 2019

  • Developed machine learning algorithms for better data handling, damage detection, prognostics and damage classification.
  • Develop innovative machine learning approaches that change the behavior of coastal businesses and/or residents so that they are more resilient when making decisions and taking actions in a risk-prone environment.

Teaching Faculty

Warsaw University of Technology

October 2014 - April 2015

  • Instructor for Programming II - introduction to C++course. This course introduces students to object-oriented programming, recursion, data structures, and basic search algorithms with the aim of expanding their programming skills.
  • Instructor for Computer Engineering Graphics course. The course's objective was to introduce students to advanced computer science techniques for 3D modeling.