Jesse Lord

Jesse Lord is a Senior Software Engineer with a diverse background in data science, data engineering, and DevOps.

Jesse's specific skills include big data technologies like Apache Spark and Dask, machine learning libraries such as XGBoost and TensorFlow, and experience in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CICD) tools like testing, Jenkins, Docker, and Conda builds.

Jesse's educational journey includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of Colorado Boulder, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physics and Astronomy from Whitman College.

With a strong foundation in academia, Jesse has held key roles at organizations such as Senior Data Engineer at Vectra AI, Senior Software Engineer at Allstate, and Senior Data Scientist at Allstate.

Prior to these roles, Jesse served as a Course Instructor, PhD Candidate, Lead Graduate Teacher, Graduate Teaching Assistant, and Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of Colorado Boulder, showcasing a rich history in academia and industry.