Kenneth Lewen
About Kenneth Lewen
Kenneth Lewen is a Senior Lead ML Engineering professional with over two decades of experience at General Mills, transitioning from food product development to data and machine learning roles.
Current Role at General Mills
Kenneth Lewen currently works as a Senior Lead ML Engineering at General Mills in the United States. In this role, he applies his extensive expertise in machine learning to advance the company's engineering solutions. Leveraging over two decades of experience at General Mills, he influences key initiatives and helps drive innovation in the field of machine learning.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Kenneth Lewen has held a variety of roles at General Mills over the years. Notable positions include Analytic Engineering Architect from 2019 to 2022, Enterprise Architect (Data Focused) / Solution (Data) Architect from 2012 to 2019, and NRO Rewrite Architect for Retail Sales IS from 2010 to 2012. His initial roles include Business Analyst (Senior Scientist) for R&D SAP Project Lifecycle Management and Developer in the Web Application Architecture Group.
Educational Background
Kenneth Lewen holds a PhD in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1993 to 2000. Additionally, he earned a Master's degree in Software Engineering from the University of Minnesota between 2003 and 2006. His educational journey started with a BS in Chemistry from Purdue University, completed in 1993.
Experience in Data and Machine Learning
Kenneth Lewen has transitioned from roles in food product development to a focus on data and machine learning over his career at General Mills. His expertise spans from working as a Customer Direct Data Architect to his current role as Senior Lead ML Engineering. This progression showcases his ability to adapt and integrate machine learning techniques to enhance data solutions within the company.
Project Involvement and System Overhauls
During his tenure at General Mills, Kenneth Lewen has contributed to significant projects such as the NRO Rewrite for Retail Sales IS. This project involved extensive architectural changes, demonstrating his proficiency in managing large-scale system overhauls. Such initiatives highlight his capacity for integrating complex data architectures into existing systems.