William McDowell, PhD

William McDowell, PhD, is a distinguished professional specializing in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Lockheed Martin, where he holds the title of Lockheed Martin Fellow. His expertise encompasses a range of fields including autonomy, information fusion, and deep learning.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida.
• Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing, AI, Autonomy, and Information Fusion from the University of Central Florida (2008-2015).

Professional Experience

• Lockheed Martin (2013-Present): Distinguished Group Technical Staff at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, focusing on system, software, and algorithm development.
• DSCI (2006-2013): Served as Software Development Lead and Program Manager.
• Lockheed Martin (2002-2005): Worked as a Software Engineer.

Dr. McDowell's work is characterized by significant contributions to the advancement of aerospace technology through innovative applications of machine learning and AI. His extensive background in engineering and computer science positions him as a leading figure within his field at Lockheed Martin.12