Stephen Karukas is a Senior Software Engineer at Waymo, with a diverse background spanning classical music and computer science. They studied percussion and music composition at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, where their interest in computer music programming emerged. Stephen obtained a Master of Science in Computer Science, achieving a perfect GPA while also serving as an associate instructor in various courses. Their experience includes developing deep learning models in the Cognitive AI lab at Indiana University and interning at Amazon, where they addressed a significant scaling issue in a high-impact service. With a keen interest in computerized music theory and microtonal tuning systems, Stephen continues to explore innovative intersections between music and technology.
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