Professional Experience
I'm a machine learning engineer specializing in neural compression techniques and computer vision, passionate about developing algorithms that push the boundaries of media compression technology
2022 - 2024
San Diego State University
Computer Vision Researcher
Research focused on neural compression and computer vision
Developed real-time object detection systems using PyTorch and TensorFlow
Implemented 3D reconstruction algorithms for spatial mapping applications
Optimized computer vision algorithms for edge devices, improving inference speed by 40%
Researched neural compression techniques for texture and image data
Implemented and benchmarked state-of-the-art compression algorithms
2019 - 2022
Walmart Labs
Full Stack Engineer
Developed web applications and computer vision solutions
Architected and developed end-to-end web applications with React and Node.js
Implemented computer vision solutions for product recognition and inventory management
Containerized applications using Docker for consistent deployment across environments
Led development of GPU-accelerated image processing pipelines for content moderation
Optimized machine learning models for production deployment
2023 - Present
Neural Compression Research
Independent Researcher
Personal research on neural compression techniques
Implemented neural texture compression algorithms using PyTorch with CUDA optimization
Experimented with distributed data parallel (DDP) for training large models
Set up and managed GPU environments for efficient model training
Benchmarked compression performance against traditional methods
Explored applications of neural compression for video and image data
2022 - 2024
San Diego State University
M.S. Computer Science
Specialization in Computer Vision and Machine Learning
Conducted research on neural network architectures for image processing
Implemented and evaluated various compression algorithms
Developed expertise in PyTorch and TensorFlow frameworks
Completed coursework in advanced algorithms, machine learning, and computer vision
Focused on cutting-edge research in neural compression techniques
2014 - 2018
San Diego State University
B.S. Computer Science
Foundation in computer science principles and programming
Gained strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and software engineering
Completed projects in computer graphics and image processing
Developed skills in C++, Python, and Java programming languages
Participated in machine learning and computer vision coursework