George Roberts, PhD
About George Roberts, PhD
George Roberts, PhD, is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Typewise, where he specializes in Natural Language Processing. He co-founded GenossenSchaffen, a service that utilizes large language models to provide real-time alerts for cooperative housing opportunities.
Work at Typewise
George Roberts has been employed at Typewise as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer since 2020. In this role, he has focused on implementing advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. His contributions have been integral to the development of innovative solutions that enhance the company's offerings in the field of machine learning.
Co-founding GenossenSchaffen
George Roberts co-founded GenossenSchaffen, a service that leverages large language models (LLMs) and AWS services. This platform provides real-time alerts for cooperative housing opportunities. He developed a system that automates the monitoring of 73 different websites to track housing availability, showcasing his expertise in applying machine learning to practical applications.
Education and Expertise
George Roberts holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from the University of Cambridge, which he completed from 2015 to 2018. He also earned a Master of Physics (MPhys) from The University of Sheffield between 2010 and 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Research (MRes) in Engineering from the University of Cambridge in 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in machine learning and natural language processing.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role at Typewise, George Roberts gained valuable experience in various positions. He worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at INFORMETIS EUROPE LIMITED from 2018 to 2020. Before that, he was a PhD Student at Toshiba Research Europe Limited from 2015 to 2018. His early career also included a role as a researcher and developer at Penteract28 Ltd in 2015.
STEM Ambassador at University of Sheffield
From 2011 to 2014, George Roberts served as a STEM ambassador at the University of Sheffield. During this three-year period, he engaged in activities aimed at promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to students and the community. His role contributed to fostering interest in these fields among younger audiences.