John Hudzina, Ph.D.
About John Hudzina, Ph.D.
John Hudzina, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scientist at Thomson Reuters, specializing in machine-learning solutions for legal research products. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has extensive experience in integrating deep learning techniques into natural language processing projects.
Current Role as Senior Research Scientist
John Hudzina serves as a Senior Research Scientist at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he leads the development of machine-learning solutions specifically tailored for legal research products, including Westlaw Edge. His work focuses on enhancing the capabilities of legal research through advanced technology, particularly in the integration of deep learning techniques into natural language processing projects.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current role, John Hudzina worked at Thomson Reuters in various capacities. He served as a Data & Analytics Architect from 2014 to 2018, where he contributed to data-driven solutions. Earlier, he was the Big Data Technical Lead for a year in 2013 to 2014. His experience at Thomson Reuters has been instrumental in shaping his expertise in machine learning and legal research technologies.
Education and Expertise
John Hudzina holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University, which he completed from 2008 to 2015. He also earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from American University, studying from 2000 to 2002. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Binghamton University, obtained from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his specialization in developing machine-learning applications that enhance legal research capabilities.
Career at Dynamics Research Corporation
Before joining Thomson Reuters, John Hudzina worked at Dynamics Research Corporation, formerly known as HPTi, as a Principal Software Engineer. He held this position for 14 years, from 1999 to 2013, in the Eau Claire, Wisconsin area. His long tenure at the company allowed him to gain extensive experience in software engineering and machine learning applications.
Specialization in Machine Learning and NLP
John Hudzina specializes in creating machine-learning solutions that enhance legal research capabilities. His expertise includes integrating deep learning techniques into natural language processing projects. He has developed applications that involve textual entailment and information extraction, contributing to advancements in the field of legal technology.