Stephen Ilhardt

Stephen Ilhardt is currently the Vice President and Senior AI/ML Engineer at BlackRock AI Labs, where they leverage their strong analytical and communication skills in the field of data science. They previously worked as a Consultant at Slalom, where they developed cloud-native applications and implemented best practices in software engineering. Stephen's experience also includes a role as a Data Scientist at MHP – A Porsche Company, where they designed machine learning pipelines and AI applications for automotive clients. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and have a keen interest in machine learning, neural networks, and the intersection of data science with various technical domains.