Dr. Kevin Decker

AI/ML Engineer with a unique blend of academic and professional expertise

I am an AI/ML professional with 10 years of experience in developing and deploying advanced technologies, complemented by a recently completed PhD in Computer Science. My professional career combines industry expertise with the latest research, focusing on autonomous solutions for tasks such as semantic segmentation and object detection that bridge research to production. My academic research emphasized fusing hyperspectral and lidar imagery with rigorous spatial data analysis to advance real-world applications.

Looking ahead, I aim to apply my combined academic and professional experience to tackle tough, multidisciplinary problems that straddle the line between research and real-world application. I am passionate about creating technologies that are not only innovative but also practical solutions that are both useful and widely used. My focus lies in working on physical and tangible challenges, particularly those involving real-world data and sensing modalities, rather than abstract domains like advertising or business analytics. By leveraging my unique expertise, I strive to drive meaningful advancements in AI/ML that leave a lasting impact.

Key Skills

Computer Vision

Extensive academic and professional experience in computer vision, including semantic segmentation, object detection, object tracking, and pose estimation.

Multidisciplinary Experience

Broad expertise across materials science, human factors, and sensor technologies. Proficient with diverse sensing modalities, from lidar to iSAR, effectively bridging research and application.

Hands-on Experience

Professional experience complements academic research in AI/ML, with strong software engineering skills spanning the full ML lifecycle from development to deployment.

Lifelong Learning

Engaged with emerging research in AI/ML and related fields to stay at the forefront of innovation. Curiosity across disciplines drives continuous growth as a researcher and practitioner.