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Theodore J. LaGrow
ML Instructor @ Georgia Tech
Theodore J. LaGrow is a PhD/MBA candidate at Georgia Institute of Technology and an Instructor of Record. Here are some key details about him:
Education and Research
Theodore is pursuing a dual degree at Georgia Tech:
- PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- MBA from Scheller College of Business
His PhD research focuses on:
Teaching Experience
At Georgia Tech, Theodore has served as:
- Instructor for OMSCS 7642: Reinforcement Learning (Summer 2020 - Present)
- Teaching Assistant for multiple courses including ECE 6254: Statistical Machine Learning
- Head Teaching Assistant for ECE 4122/6122: Advanced Programming Techniques1
He was awarded the 2019 Outstanding GTA from the ECE Department for his exceptional work.2
Entrepreneurship
Theodore is the Co-Founder and Director of Research and Development at Insight Optics, Inc. This startup:
- Develops a mobile platform for primary care physicians to detect early signs of avoidable blindness
- Won third place at the TiE University Global Pitch Competition in 202134
Skills and Achievements
- Technical skills in machine learning, computer vision, and computational biology
- Leadership experience as Head TA and mentor to undergraduate students
- Entrepreneurial background, including launching engineering hackathons
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills developed through roles like Resident Assistant
Theodore has received multiple scholarships and awards for his academic and research work, including the Presidential Undergraduate Research Scholarship at the University of Oregon.2
Highlights
Jun 23 · research.gatech.edu
Georgia Tech Team Wins at Global College Entrepreneur Pitch ...
May 25 · hypepotamus.com
Georgia Tech Ph.D's Eye Healthcare Innovation With Insight Optics