Alex Thompson
About Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson is a Robotics Software Engineer at Cyngn, where he has worked since 2019. He has a strong background in data science and mathematics, holding a PhD from UCLA and an MS from Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at Cyngn
Alex Thompson has been employed at Cyngn as a Robotics Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, he specializes in maintaining and extending vehicle simulation software. He collaborates with autonomy engineers to enhance simulation performance reporting capabilities and works closely with QA teams to develop new scenarios for vehicle simulations. His contributions are integral to the development of advanced robotics solutions within the company.
Education and Expertise
Alex Thompson holds a PhD in Mathematics from UCLA, which he completed from 2002 to 2008. He also earned a Master of Science in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University during the same period. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in robotics and data science.
Professional Background
Before joining Cyngn, Alex Thompson held various positions in the technology and education sectors. He worked at NAUTO as Head of Driver Behavior, Data Science, from 2017 to 2018, and previously served as a Data Scientist at the same company from 2016 to 2017. He also spent time at Sabbatical from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Account Manager at Engrade, Inc. and as a Development Operations Manager at Green Dot Public Schools.
Research and Teaching Experience
Alex Thompson has significant experience in academic settings. He served as a Research Assistant at UCLA from 2003 to 2008, where he contributed to various research projects. Additionally, he was a Teaching Assistant at UCLA during the same period. His roles in academia have equipped him with skills in research methodologies and instructional techniques.
Data Science Fellowship
In 2015, Alex Thompson participated in a Data Science Fellowship at The Data Incubator, where he gained practical experience in data science applications. This fellowship lasted for one month and contributed to his skill set in data analysis and interpretation, further enhancing his capabilities in the field of robotics and software engineering.