Gregory Dexter

Gregory Dexter is a Senior Applied Researcher at LinkedIn, specializing in optimization and large-scale optimization within their team. Currently a PhD student in Computer Science at Purdue University, advised by Professors Petros Drineas and Rajiv Khanna, Gregory focuses on developing efficient randomized algorithms for optimization, numerical linear algebra, and machine learning. Previously, they served as a Research Intern at the Regenstrief Institute, contributing to significant publications and presenting research at major conferences. Gregory also gained valuable experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at Purdue, where they developed novel algorithms and published extensively in top-tier venues. They hold a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from Purdue University and participated in a study abroad program at Tsinghua University.