Sam Cooper
About Sam Cooper
Sam Cooper is a Machine Learning Engineer with a background in Economics and IT, holding a B.A. from the University of Maryland and an M.S. from the University of Maryland Global Campus. He has extensive experience in AI/ML integration, having worked in various roles across multiple sectors, including consulting and shipping.
Work at MinIO
Sam Cooper has been employed at MinIO as a Machine Learning Engineer since 2024. In this role, he focuses on integrating machine learning capabilities within the company's data infrastructure. His expertise in natural language understanding and predictive analytics contributes to the development of scalable and efficient systems.
Education and Expertise
Sam Cooper holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from the University of Maryland. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in IT - Software Engineering from the University of Maryland Global Campus. His academic background supports his specialization in natural language understanding, large language models (LLMs), and machine learning operations (ML-Ops).
Background
Sam Cooper has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple sectors. He worked as a System Developer at Accenture from 2012 to 2015, followed by a position as a Senior Software Engineer at Buchanan & Edwards, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. He then served as a Solutions Architect and Tech Lead at 540 from 2017 to 2020, and co-founded Saber Technology Solutions, where he was CTO from 2020 to 2021.
Achievements
Sam Cooper has a proven track record in applied research and innovation, particularly in consulting, shipping, and defense intelligence sectors. He has comprehensive experience in data transformation and large-scale data infrastructure. His contributions to discussions on AI/ML and modern data lakes highlight his involvement in advancing technology in these fields.
Professional Experience
Before joining MinIO, Sam Cooper held significant roles in various organizations. He worked at Shippo as a Staff Engineer focusing on Shipping Intelligence from 2022 to 2024. His experience also includes a three-year tenure at Accenture and a two-year role at Buchanan & Edwards, Inc. His career reflects a blend of engineering, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills.