Simon Vandieken
About Simon Vandieken
Simon Vandieken is a Senior Speech Recognition Engineer and Tech Lead at Dialpad, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hamburg and a Master of Science from the University of Edinburgh, and he specializes in acoustic and language modeling for large vocabulary continuous speech recognition tasks.
Work at Dialpad
Simon Vandieken has been employed at Dialpad since 2020, initially as a Senior Speech Recognition Engineer. In 2021, he took on the additional role of Tech Lead. His work focuses on advancing speech recognition technology, leveraging his expertise in acoustic and language modeling for large vocabulary continuous speech recognition (LVCSR) tasks. He operates from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Simon Vandieken holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Hamburg, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) from The University of Edinburgh, completing his studies from 2016 to 2017. His academic background supports his extensive experience in speech recognition tasks across multiple languages and domains.
Background
Simon Vandieken has a strong foundation in speech recognition technology, with a focus on both acoustic and language modeling. His career has been dedicated to enhancing speech recognition systems, which has equipped him with the skills necessary to handle complex tasks in various linguistic contexts.
Achievements
Simon Vandieken has made significant contributions to the field of speech recognition during his tenure at Dialpad. His role as a Tech Lead involves overseeing projects that aim to improve the efficiency and accuracy of speech recognition systems, particularly in large vocabulary continuous speech recognition (LVCSR) tasks.