Steve Crampton
About Steve Crampton
Steve Crampton is a Senior Staff Software Engineer at The Climate Corporation, with a diverse background in software development and education. He has worked at notable organizations such as Amazon and the U.S. Geological Survey, and holds degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Law.
Work at The Climate Corporation
Steve Crampton has been employed at The Climate Corporation since 2016, serving as a Senior Staff Software Engineer. His role involves developing software solutions that enhance agricultural productivity through data-driven insights. Crampton has contributed to various projects, including leading a team during an inter-company Hackathon focused on improving machine-generated field boundaries, which addressed significant data-quality issues.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Before joining The Climate Corporation, Steve Crampton worked at Amazon from 2010 to 2014 as a Software Development Engineer. During his four years in the Greater Seattle Area, he focused on developing software applications that supported Amazon's extensive e-commerce platform.
Educational Background
Steve Crampton has a diverse educational background. He studied Mathematics and Computer Science at Middlebury College, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). He then pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Computer Science at Boston University. Additionally, he obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The George Washington University Law School. Crampton also completed a course on Neural Networks and Deep Learning through Coursera, earning a certificate.
Achievements in Software Development
Crampton has made significant contributions to software development, including the design and implementation of a proprietary algorithm that improved recommendation systems, which resulted in a patent (10,028,451). He also developed a method for auto-selecting K in K-means clustering, enhancing the algorithm's utility for users. Furthermore, he implemented an unsupervised-learning system to distinguish farmland regions based on productivity using imagery data.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
Throughout his career, Steve Crampton has held various teaching positions. He served as a Lecturer in Computer Science at Boston University from 2000 to 2004 and as a Visiting Lecturer in Political Science at Salem State College from 1998 to 1999. He has also worked as a Technology and Computer Science Teacher at Dwight-Englewood School and as an Educational Technologist at Duval County Public Schools. In his current role, he mentors junior engineers and conducts technical talks.