Willie M.

Willie M. has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries. Beginning with their most recent position, they are currently working as a Principal AI/ML Data Scientist at PeopleTec since 2021. Prior to this, they served as an Artificial Intelligence Lab Manager and Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) from 2017 to 2021. At MTSI, they were responsible for managing the AI Lab and developing deep learning models for target discrimination problems.

Before joining MTSI, Willie worked at SAIC as a Senior Data Scientist from 2016 to 2017, where they developed unsupervised learning algorithms for satellite imagery and implemented real-time object detection using deep learning. Additionally, they served as a Senior Systems Modeler at SAIC from 2013 to 2016, working on projects related to geospatial mapping and technical solutions development.

Prior to their roles at SAIC, Willie was a Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado School of Mines from 2010 to 2012, conducting studies on surface properties of TiO2 and semiconductors. Willie also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Texas at Arlington from 2006 to 2009, focusing on modeling surfaces and studying surface reactivity.

Willie's work experience also includes a role as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the National Space Science and Technology Center from 2003 to 2006, where they developed algorithms and modeled solar wind flow. Their early career included service in the US Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician from 1998 to 2002, where they performed inspections and maintenance on avionics systems.

Overall, Willie M. has a strong background in AI/ML, deep learning, data science, and research, with extensive experience across various industries and organizations.

Willie M. has a diverse education history spanning both traditional academic institutions and online platforms. Willie began their academic journey at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physics between 2003 and 2006. Willie then pursued further education at The University of Texas at Arlington, earning a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics from 2006 to 2009. Willie M. continued their academic pursuit at the Colorado School of Mines from 2010 to 2012, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Materials Science.

In addition to their formal academic degrees, Willie M. has also pursued various certifications and specialized training. Willie completed the Machine Learning Specialization from Coursera in 2017 and the Deep Learning Specialization from Coursera in 2018. Furthermore, they have obtained several certifications from Udemy, including Python 3: Deep Dive (Part 1 - Functional) in 2018, Python 3: Deep Dive (Part 2 - Iterators and Generators), Python 3: Deep Dive (Part 3 - Hash Maps), and Python 3: Deep Dive (Part 4 - OOP) in 2019. Additionally, they have earned Nanodegrees from Udacity in various fields, such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Reinforcement Learning, and Flying Cars, between 2017 and 2019.

Overall, Willie M. has a strong educational background with degrees and certifications in physics, materials science, and specialized training in machine learning and deep learning.