Clayton Yochum
About Clayton Yochum
Clayton Yochum is a Machine Learning Engineer with extensive experience in data processing and analysis, having worked on projects involving billions of data points across various industries. He has a strong background in mathematics and economics, and has held multiple engineering and analytical roles in companies such as Barracuda, Everactive, and Abridge.
Current Role at Abridge
Clayton Yochum serves as a Machine Learning Engineer at Abridge since 2023. In this role, he applies his expertise in machine learning to develop innovative solutions. His work focuses on utilizing data to enhance the company's offerings, contributing to the advancement of technology in the healthcare sector.
Professional Experience
Clayton Yochum has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to data science and engineering. He has held positions at Barracuda as a Performance Analyst and Software Engineer in Test, and later as a Business Intelligence Analyst. He also worked at the University of Michigan School of Social Work as a Data Analyst. His experience includes roles at Everactive, Methods Consultants, and Socure, where he focused on data science and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Clayton Yochum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a minor in Economics from Michigan Technological University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in machine learning and data analysis, enabling him to tackle complex problems in various industries.
Data Processing and Project Development
Clayton has processed billions of GPS pings to identify fraud and has migrated and restructured billions of rows of data for an IoT startup. He has built an ML-powered trading platform for a hedge fund and has a proven track record of building projects from scratch. His preference for working in small teams allows for greater freedom to innovate and iterate on projects.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Prior to his current position, Clayton held several significant roles. He was a Senior Staff Engineer at Everactive and a Lead Data Engineer at Betterment. His experience also includes working as a Math Learning Center Coach at Michigan Technological University and as a Data Science Engineer at Methods Consultants, where he contributed to various data-driven projects.