Matthew Olson
About Matthew Olson
Matthew Olson is a Machine Learning Researcher with extensive experience in generative models and computer science. He has worked at various institutions, including Oregon State University and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and holds multiple degrees in Computer Science.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Matthew Olson has been employed as a Machine Learning Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2021. In this role, he focuses on applying machine learning techniques to various research projects. His work contributes to advancing the laboratory's capabilities in data analysis and computational modeling.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Olson holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from Oregon State University, where he studied from 2017 to 2022. He also earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from the same institution between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Oregon State University from 2012 to 2015, and an Associate's degree in Computer Science from Clackamas Community College in 2012.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Matthew Olson worked in various positions related to software engineering and machine learning. He served as a Software Engineer at HP from 2015 to 2017 and as a Machine Learning Researcher at Nokia Bell Labs for two months in 2019. He also held a Software Engineering Intern position at Hewlett Packard Enterprise in 2014 and worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at Oregon State University from 2012 to 2015.
Research Interests
Matthew Olson has a strong interest in several areas of computer science, including Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning, Robotics, and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). His research includes investigating state-of-the-art generative models such as StyleGAN2 for data distribution approximation and developing algorithms to identify unique and shared attributes between datasets.
Teaching and Tutoring Experience
Matthew Olson has experience in educational roles, having worked as a Computer Lab Tutor at Clackamas Community College from 2011 to 2012. In this position, he assisted students with computer science concepts and provided support in a lab environment, fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere.