Melissa Stockman, PhD
About Melissa Stockman, PhD
Melissa Stockman, PhD, is a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Distributed Systems. She has held various engineering and leadership roles across multiple organizations, including Grabango and Lebanese American University, and has an extensive academic background in Mathematics and Engineering.
Current Role at Pryon
Melissa Stockman serves as a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Distributed Systems at Pryon. She has been in this role since 2023, contributing her expertise in machine learning to enhance the company's technological capabilities. Her work focuses on developing and optimizing distributed systems, which are essential for handling large-scale data processing and machine learning tasks.
Previous Experience at Grabango
Prior to her current position, Melissa Stockman worked at Grabango for a total of five years, holding roles as a Senior Software Engineer and later as a Senior Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer. During her tenure from 2018 to 2023, she was involved in developing machine learning infrastructure that supports automated checkout systems, contributing to advancements in retail technology.
Educational Background
Melissa Stockman has a strong educational foundation in engineering and mathematics. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the American University of Beirut, where she studied from 2008 to 2014. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from George Mason University, completed between 2005 and 2007, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics from New York University.
Career History and Roles
Melissa Stockman's career spans various roles in technology and engineering. She has worked as a DevOps Software Engineer at Berkeley Lab from 2016 to 2018, and as a Data Scientist at Covance in 2015. Earlier in her career, she held positions such as Director of IT Infrastructure & Support at Lebanese American University and Systems Analyst at both Lebanese American University and filetek. Her diverse experience encompasses both leadership and technical roles.