Scott Clark

Scott Clark is a seasoned professional in the fields of applied mathematics, computer science, and computational physics. With a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and an M.S. in Computer Science from Cornell University, as well as triple BS degrees in Mathematics, Physics, and Computational Physics from Oregon State University, Scott's academic background is highly impressive.

Scott has made significant contributions to the tech industry, serving in various key roles at top-notch organizations. Notably, he was the former co-founder and CEO of SigOpt, which was later acquired by Intel in 2020. Emphasizing the importance of optimal learning techniques, Scott has a remarkable track record in leveraging these techniques across different domains, from bioinformatics to advertising systems.

Before SigOpt, Scott was instrumental in leading the Ad Targeting team at Yelp, driving academic research initiatives such as the Yelp Dataset Challenge and open sourcing MOE. Furthermore, his role as the VP and GM of AI and HPC Supercomputing Application Level Engineering at Intel Corporation showcases his leadership in cutting-edge technological domains.

Scott's involvement in several prestigious organizations highlights his commitment to the academic and tech communities. He has served as a member of the Board of Trustees at OMSI, a Council Member at the College of Science at Oregon State University, and a Board Member at Oregon State University's College of Science Board of Advisors, among others.

With a diverse range of experiences, including being a Graduate Student Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory, as well as a Software Engineer at Yelp.com, Scott has honed his expertise in high-impact research and development roles. His recognition as one of Forbes' 30 under 30 in 2016 underscores his significant contributions to the industry.

Scott's commitment to innovation and experimentation is evident in his current role as GM of SigOpt, where he continues to spearhead the development of an Intelligent Experimentation platform. His profound knowledge and experience make him a valuable asset in driving impactful outcomes for modelers worldwide.