Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson is a Senior Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), currently based in Seattle, Washington. His professional journey includes significant experience in software engineering and machine learning, particularly in experimental research and application development.

Professional Experience

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Jackson has been with AWS since April 2023, focusing on innovative applications of machine learning technologies.

• Google: Prior to AWS, he worked for over a decade at Google (August 2012 - January 2023). His roles included:

  • Leading a team that launched Minigo, a reimplementation of AlphaGo, emphasizing technologies like Kubernetes and TPUs.
  • Conducting research in reinforcement learning, meta-optimization, and unsupervised learning within multimodal models.
  • Engaging in full-stack development on various projects including Cloud Billing and DoubleClick Search.

• Other Roles: Jackson has held positions at Stanza Systems, the American Go Association (as VP of Operations), and the Naval Research Laboratory. His early career included work as a software engineer at GridPoint, Inc. and Cornell University.

Education

Jackson holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, English Literature, and Mathematics from Virginia Tech (2001-2005).

His extensive background reflects a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of software engineering and machine learning, making him a valuable asset in the tech industry.