Josep V.
About Josep V.
Josep V. is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Search and Natural Language Processing at Adobe. He has extensive experience in machine learning, software development, and research, having worked with notable companies such as Amazon and CreateSpace, and holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from Drexel University.
Current Role at Adobe
Josep V. serves as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Search and Natural Language Processing (NLP) at Adobe. He has been in this position since 2021, contributing to the development and enhancement of machine learning models that improve search functionalities and user interactions. His expertise in NLP and machine learning plays a crucial role in Adobe's initiatives to leverage artificial intelligence in their products.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Josep V. worked at Amazon from 2017 to 2021 as a Machine Learning/Applied Scientist on the Alexa Science Team. His role involved dialog management, focusing on Natural Language Processing and deep learning techniques. He also completed a Machine Learning/Applied Scientist Internship with the same team in 2016. His contributions during this time helped advance the capabilities of Alexa in understanding and processing user queries.
Educational Background
Josep V. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Artificial Intelligence from Drexel University, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. He also earned a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, completing his studies in 2010. Prior to that, he received a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the same university in 2009. Additionally, he studied Information Systems and Technology Management at the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2007 to 2008.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Josep V. co-founded SNTalent (Referup S.L.) and served as the Lead Developer and Software Architecture Consultant from 2009 to 2013 in the Barcelona Area, Spain. During this time, he focused on software development and architectural design, gaining valuable experience in entrepreneurship and technology management. His background in both research and entrepreneurship has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable to various technology sectors.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Josep V. has extensive experience in managing serverless environments on AWS and is skilled in distributed and large-scale data analysis, particularly using PySpark. He is familiar with various indexing services, including Elasticsearch and Solr/Lucene, and has experience with multiple database systems, including relational databases like PostgreSQL, non-relational databases like DynamoDB, and graph databases like Neo4j. His technical expertise supports his work in machine learning and software development.