Alex Popescu

Alex Popescu is a skilled Data Scientist with a focus on machine learning and data analysis. Currently serving as a Data Scientist III at CrowdStrike since July 2022, Alex specializes in training and deploying ML models for malware detection, investigating detection gaps, and developing dashboards for model performance visibility. Prior experience includes a Data Science Intern role at CrowdStrike, a Graduate Student Research Assistant position at Berkeley Lab where data compression methods for distributed acoustic sensing were researched, and leadership roles at UC Berkeley Student Technology Services. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Information Management and Systems and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Data Science, both from UC Berkeley.