Louise O'connor
About Louise O'connor
Louise O'Connor is a Machine Learning Engineer currently working at Inscribe, where she focuses on integrating machine learning models into production applications and improving MLOps processes. She has a background in bioengineering and biomedical engineering, with previous roles at ResMed and Optum, and has contributed to research on large language models and AI bias.
Current Role at Inscribe
Louise O'Connor serves as a Machine Learning Engineer at Inscribe since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integrating machine learning models into the production application. She has developed image fraud solutions using deep learning models and works on improving company-wide MLOps processes. Her research interests include large language models and their applications in document intelligence. O'Connor also utilizes AWS SageMaker for deploying machine learning models to production environments.
Previous Experience at ResMed Ireland
O'Connor began her professional career at ResMed Ireland, where she worked as an Engineering Intern for two months in 2016. She later returned to ResMed as a Test Engineer in 2017, serving for seven months in County Dublin, Ireland. Her roles at ResMed provided her with foundational experience in engineering and testing within the healthcare technology sector.
Experience at Optum
At Optum, O'Connor held multiple positions from 2018 to 2021. She started as a Technology Development Program Associate for two years, followed by a role as an Associate Software Engineer (AI) for five months in 2020. Finally, she worked as a Software Engineer (AI) for eight months in 2020-2021. Her time at Optum involved developing AI solutions and enhancing software engineering practices.
Educational Background
Louise O'Connor studied at University College Dublin, where she earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical Engineering at the same institution from 2013 to 2016. O'Connor also attended Loreto Secondary School in Wexford, where she achieved her Leaving Certificate from 2007 to 2013.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Before entering the technology and engineering fields, O'Connor worked in various roles in the service industry. She was a Shop Assistant/Waitress at Greenacres Wexford from 2009 to 2015 for six years. Additionally, she worked as a Server at Rainforest Cafe for two months in 2015 in Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, CA. These early experiences contributed to her interpersonal skills and work ethic.