Thomas Raleigh
About Thomas Raleigh
Thomas Raleigh is a Co-Founder at Vetted, having previously co-founded Slant, where he worked for seven years. He specializes in machine learning and data pipeline management, with experience in implementing predictive models and improving backend performance.
Work at Vetted
Thomas Raleigh serves as a Co-Founder at Vetted, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions and enhancing the company's offerings. His experience in machine learning and data management contributes to Vetted's mission of providing effective services. Raleigh's leadership and technical skills play a crucial role in driving the company's growth and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Slant
Before joining Vetted, Thomas Raleigh co-founded Slant, where he worked from 2012 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his tenure, he implemented a proof-of-concept product ranking prediction model using Tensorflow. He also planned and executed the scaling of a machine learning data pipeline utilizing Apache Spark, demonstrating his expertise in data engineering and machine learning.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Raleigh earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Binghamton University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in technology and machine learning. Raleigh has developed a strong skill set in data pipeline management, machine learning models, and backend performance optimization.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
Throughout his career, Thomas Raleigh has introduced various technical innovations. He built and managed a machine learning data pipeline with an emphasis on reproducibility. Additionally, he investigated and introduced new tooling with proof-of-concepts, including Event Sourcing, Neo4j, Nix, Vega visualizations, and Serverless client. His work in server-side batching and caching has improved backend performance, particularly using GraphQL and Dataloader.