Jeff Schneider

Dr. Jeff Schneider is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in machine learning and data mining. His research interests span various sectors, including government, science, and industry, and he has a strong publication record with over a hundred publications. Dr. Schneider has delivered numerous invited talks and tutorials on machine learning.

As the co-founder and former CEO of Schenley Park Research, Inc. (SPR), Dr. Schneider played a pivotal role in introducing new machine learning algorithms to the industry. He also pioneered a machine-learning based CNS drug discovery system and served as the Chief Informatics Officer at PsychoGenics, Inc. to optimize and commercialize the system. Additionally, he contributed to the launch of Uber's self-driving car program in Pittsburgh, building and leading autonomy, data science, and machine learning teams.

Dr. Schneider is actively engaged in consulting, leveraging his expertise from Carnegie Mellon University and his vast commercial experience to collaborate with numerous companies and government entities, including Fortune 500 companies and international organizations worldwide.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Rochester and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Michigan State University. Dr. Schneider has held key roles at esteemed organizations like Carnegie Mellon University, Uber ATG, PsychoGenics, and Schenley Park Research, Inc.