Dr. Alex K.
About Dr. Alex K.
Dr. Alex K. serves as the Senior Director of Data Science, Cloud Architecture, and Voice Computing at FINRA, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a PhD in Computer Science with a focus on Machine Learning and Data Science from the University of Maryland and has extensive experience in data analytics and cloud technologies.
Work at FINRA
Dr. Alex K. has been serving as the Senior Director of Data Science, Cloud Architecture, and Voice Computing at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2017. In this role, he has developed innovative solutions, including a COVID-19 tracking system that utilizes the Alexa skills suite, integrating automation and AWS Cloud technologies. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Lead Architect at FINRA from 2004 to 2009, where he architected ensemble machine learning solutions for market data analytics using AWS technologies such as EMR, Lambda, Jupyter, S3, and Presto.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Alex K. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science with a focus on Machine Learning and Data Science from the University of Maryland. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the same institution. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Maryland. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data science, cloud architecture, and voice computing.
Background in Technology Leadership
Dr. Alex K. has extensive experience in technology leadership roles. He served as the VP of Engineering at Advanced Technology Experts from 2009 to 2019 in Rockville, Maryland. Prior to that, he was a Team Lead at B2e Markets from 2000 to 2004 in Rockville, Maryland, and a Development Lead at SecureSoft from 1997 to 2000 in Mountain View, California. His career spans over two decades, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives in data science and cloud computing.
Innovative Projects and Implementations
Throughout his career, Dr. Alex K. has implemented several innovative projects. He developed an automatic voice/video analytics transcription system that utilizes AWS Transcribe, Comprehend, Lambda, and DynamoDB. He also pioneered generic deep learning hyperparameter optimization for big data applications in the AWS Cloud. Additionally, he has implemented sensitive data obfuscation and encryption strategies using homomorphic encryption and noise/bucketing techniques, showcasing his commitment to advancing technology in data security.