Thomas Kidd
About Thomas Kidd
Thomas Kidd is a member of the Technical Staff at Cerebras Systems, where he has been working since July 2022. He has a background in computer engineering from the University of Waterloo and has held various internships in machine learning and hardware engineering at companies such as Intel Corporation and OMERS.
Work at Cerebras Systems
Thomas Kidd has been a Member of the Technical Staff at Cerebras Systems since July 2022. In this role, he has participated in projects focused on advanced AI computing systems and contributed to the development of 'brain-scale' neural network architecture. His work aims to enhance the scalability of AI capabilities, reflecting the company's commitment to pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence technology.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Kidd studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a degree in Computer Engineering with a co-op designation from 2017 to 2022. His education provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practical experience through various internships. This academic background supports his expertise in machine learning and neural network architecture.
Background
Before joining Cerebras Systems, Thomas Kidd gained diverse experience through several internships. He worked as a Machine Learning Engineering Intern at Cerebras Systems in 2021 and held multiple positions at Intel Corporation, including Machine Learning Engineering Intern and Hardware Engineering Intern. Additionally, he served as a Software Engineer Intern at BBM and a DevOps Intern at OMERS, where he developed skills relevant to both software and hardware engineering.
Internship Experience
Thomas Kidd has accumulated significant internship experience throughout his career. He interned at Intel Corporation for three months in both machine learning and hardware engineering roles in 2020 and 2019, respectively. His earlier internships include a three-month position as a Software Engineer Intern at BBM in 2018 and a DevOps Intern at OMERS, also in 2018. These roles have contributed to his technical skills and understanding of engineering practices.