Kylee Santos
About Kylee Santos
Kylee Santos is a Senior Software Engineer at Cerebras Systems, where she has worked since 2020. She holds Bachelor's degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and has experience in assembly-level programming and deep learning operations.
Work at Cerebras Systems
Kylee Santos has been employed at Cerebras Systems as a Senior Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on the design and experimentation of machine learning algorithms, specifically working without the use of traditional machine learning frameworks. Her work involves prototyping novel network architectures that leverage the unique capabilities of Cerebras hardware. This position allows her to apply her expertise in assembly-level programming, C, and Python to deep learning operations on custom processors.
Education and Expertise
Kylee Santos holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. During her academic career, she developed a strong foundation in programming and engineering principles. Her specialization includes assembly-level programming, C, and Python, particularly in the context of deep learning operations. This educational background equips her with the skills necessary for her current role in advanced software engineering.
Background
Before joining Cerebras Systems, Kylee Santos gained practical experience through various internships and roles. She worked as a Software Engineering Intern at capio.ai in 2018 and at Autonomic in 2019, both for three-month periods. Additionally, she held multiple positions at Carnegie Mellon University, including Orientation Counselor, Supplemental Instruction Leader, and Teaching Assistant, which provided her with valuable teaching and leadership experience. Her early career also includes a role as a Case Assistant at Alston & Bird LLP.
Internship Experience
Kylee Santos completed two significant internships during her studies. In 2018, she interned at capio.ai for three months, where she gained insights into software engineering practices. In 2019, she furthered her experience with a three-month internship at Autonomic in Palo Alto, California. These internships contributed to her professional development and prepared her for her current role as a Senior Software Engineer.
Teaching and Leadership Roles
Kylee Santos has held several teaching and leadership positions at Carnegie Mellon University. She served as a Supplemental Instruction Leader for the course 18-100 Intro to Electrical & Computer Engineering from 2017 to 2020, and as a Teaching Assistant for the course 15-150 Principles of Functional Programming from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she was a SI/Excel Student Supervisor from 2018 to 2020. These roles involved guiding students and enhancing their understanding of complex engineering concepts.