Andrew King | Creative Artificial Intelligence

A BIT ABOUT ME

>I am Andrew King

I am an artificial intelligence graduate student with a passion for deep learning and computer vision. I have worked on a number of research projects and have authored many computer vision based tools and applications. I completed an undergraduate degree with majors in both computer science and business management at Southern Virginia University and am currently working toward a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Georgia.

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Sep 16, 2017

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FIELDS OF STUDY

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

I am currently working toward a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Georgia. My research interests are deep learning and computer vision. I have experience with a wide variety of machine learning and computer vision libraries.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

I completed a major in computer science as part of my undergraduate degree at Southern Virginia University. I maintained a computer science major GPA of 4.0 and served as the president and founder of the Southern Virginia University Robotics Club and as the chair of the ACM student chapter.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

My second major field of study as part of my undergrad was business management and leadership. I have taken courses in statistics, economics, and strategic management and have gained work experience at a number of small companies.

OTHER INTERESTS

MUSIC

I am a classically-trained singer and have performed in a variety of productions including with the Port Angeles Light Opera and the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. I completed 33 university-level credits in music.

EDUCATION HISTORY

2016

Artificial Intelligence

University Of Georgia – 3.9 GPA

Pursuing a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. Taken courses in subjects including machine learning, computer vision, and deep learning. Have experience with many machine learning libraries and applications such as Scikit-learn, Weka, and Apache Spark’s MLlib. Research interests include deep learning and computer vision. Will graduate in spring of 2018.

2016

Computer Science, Business Management

Southern Virginia University – 3.87

Completed a bachelor’s degree with majors in both computer science and business management. Graduated with 162 credits in June 2016. Maintained a computer science major GPA of 4.0. Served as president and founder of the Southern Virginia University Robotics Club and as the chair of the Southern Virginia University ACM student chapter.

2013

Modern Hebrew

University of Virginia – 4.0 GPA

Completed 12 credits at the University of Virginia, studying Modern Hebrew in the Summer Language Institute intensive language program and received perfect marks.

WORK HISTORY

2017

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Georgia

2016-Present

Working as Student lead on a deep learning project with the Visual and Parallel Computing Laboratory in conjunction with the Marine Sciences department. Using deep learning computer vision techniques to segment and classify coral reef survey images from the Florida Keys for the purpose of mapping and tracking the reef.

2016

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Georgia

2016-Present

Working as lead programmer for the Virtual Environments Laboratory. Using computer vision techniques to develop virtual environments for research projects in medicine, advertising, and psychology.

2016

Lead Web Developer

Southern Virginia University

2013-2016

Developed a new, fully-responsive website for Southern Virginia University in an open-source content management system. Managed the design and implementation of the site, substantially decreasing development costs and saving the university thousands in yearly licensing and maintenance fees.
Mobile traffic increased from 29% to over 50% within six months after the launch of the new responsive site, a sign of a strong user experience for mobile users.
Assisted in growing a robust intern program, managing and training new web development interns to sustain in-house development.

2013

Communications Assistant

Southern Virginia University

2012-2013

Managed all content on the Southern Virginia University website and made regular changes to keep the site up to date.

2011

Apple Product Professional

The Apple Store @TDCurran

2011

Conducted hardware and software repairs on Apple products as a technician and support professional.

2011

Assistant to the Office Manager

Sawtooth Software

2005-2007, 2010-2011

Worked as a receptionist, directing phone calls, answering questions, filing invoices, and performing other customer-service related tasks.

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You can download my resume in pdf format. I currently work for University of Georgia.

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DEVELOPMENT PROFICIENCIES

Python – Experienced

Java – Experienced

C# – Experienced

C++ – Proficient

HTML5/CSS3/Javascript – Experienced

PHP – Proficient

Keras – Proficient

Apache Spark – Beginner

SciKit-learn – Proficient

SciKit-image – Experienced

OpenCV – Experienced

Weka – Experienced

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Deep Learning

Implemented deep neural networks in Python and studied convolutional neural networks in the context of computer vision.

Neuroevolution

Interested in novel applications of genetic algorithms to evolve neural networks. Has experience using and implementing the NEAT algorithm for neuroevolution.

OTHER INTERESTS

Music

Classically-trained singer who has performed in a variety of productions including with the Port Angeles Light Opera and the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. Completed 33 university-level credits in music.