Mike Johns

Mike Johns is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning, currently serving as a Senior AI Engineer at LeanDNA since May 2024. Prior to this role, Mike was a Machine Learning Staff Engineer at Synapse, where responsibilities included developing ML models for identity and fraud detection. A background in data science includes positions such as Senior Data Scientist at SANTÉ, specializing in machine-learning-driven trading strategies, and Senior AI Strategist at AIM2, focusing on reinforcement learning for automated market making. Mike’s career also includes significant contributions at firms like SparkCognition, Lake Austin Advisors, P180 Investments, CA, Inc, and NetQoS. Academic credentials include a PhD and MSE in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Computer Science from Hiram College.