Mike Arov
About Mike Arov
Mike Arov is a Staff Machine Learning Engineer currently at Kensho Technologies, with a diverse background in machine learning and data engineering. He has held significant roles at various companies, including Intuit, Hum Capital, and Instapage, and has a PhD in Physics from Northern Illinois University.
Current Role at Kensho Technologies
Mike Arov serves as a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Kensho Technologies, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he applies his expertise in machine learning to develop innovative solutions and enhance the company's data-driven capabilities. His responsibilities include designing algorithms and models that facilitate data analysis and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Machine Learning Engineering
Prior to his current role, Mike Arov worked at Instapage as Principal Machine Learning Engineer and Director of Data from 2022 to 2023. He also held the position of Tech Lead for Data and Machine Learning Platform at Hum Capital from 2021 to 2022. His experience at Intuit as a Staff Machine Learning Engineer from 2018 to 2021 further solidified his expertise in the field.
Academic Background in Physics
Mike Arov earned his PhD in Physics from Northern Illinois University, where he studied from 2001 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Stony Brook University, completed from 1997 to 2001. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his work in machine learning and data science.
Research and Early Career Experience
Mike Arov began his career as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Fermilab in 2007, where he worked for seven months. He later served as a Research Assistant at Northern Illinois University from 2002 to 2007. His early experiences in research contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems.
Software Engineering Roles
In addition to his machine learning roles, Mike Arov has held various software engineering positions. He worked as a Software Engineer at TeleCommunication Systems from 2011 to 2012 and as Lead Platform Software Engineer at NinthDecimal from 2015 to 2017. These roles allowed him to develop a diverse skill set in software development and data management.