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John Kolen
Senior Principal Data Engineer at CARIAD, Inc.
John Kolen is a Senior Principal Data Engineer at CARIAD, Inc., where he has been working since April 2023. His role involves architecting data systems that support machine learning initiatives for autonomous driving technologies. Kolen is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a robust background in data engineering and artificial intelligence.
Professional Experience
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CARIAD, Inc. (April 2023 - Present)
- Senior Principal Data Engineer
- Focus on data systems for machine learning in autonomous driving.
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Meta (January 2022 - October 2022)
- Data Engineer, Analytics
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OfferUp (October 2020 - January 2022)
- Senior Staff Data Engineer
- Led efforts in data infrastructure and analytics.
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Briq (June 2019 - October 2020)
- CTO - VP of Engineering
- Developed AI solutions for the construction industry.
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Electronic Arts (July 2012 - June 2019)
- Head of Intelligent Systems
- Managed AI support across EA’s gaming ecosystem.
Education
Kolen holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The Ohio State University, along with an M.S. in Computer Science from the same institution and a B.A. in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego.
Skills and Research Interests
His expertise includes neural networks, machine learning, and data analytics, with a history of working on various AI projects across different sectors, including gaming and construction. Kolen has also contributed to research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, particularly in applications related to data systems and intelligent agents.1
