Ryan Walden
About Ryan Walden
Ryan Walden is a Machine Learning Engineer with extensive experience in data science and software engineering. He has worked at various organizations, including A Place for Mom, The Home Depot, and Georgia State University, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Current Role at A Place for Mom
Ryan Walden serves as a Machine Learning Engineer at A Place for Mom since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing machine learning models and optimizing data processing. He has conducted extensive hyperparameter searches and logged over 1200 model experiments using Hyperopt and MLFlow. His work includes developing a custom deep learning architecture called RankCNN, designed for learning to rank across a flexible number of results. Ryan also regularly optimizes Spark queries and configurations to handle multimillion-row datasets efficiently.
Previous Experience at The Home Depot
Before joining A Place for Mom, Ryan Walden worked as a Software Engineer at The Home Depot for seven months in 2020. His role was based in Atlanta, Georgia, where he contributed to software development projects. This experience provided him with valuable insights into the retail technology sector and software engineering practices.
Experience as Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ryan Walden held the position of Undergraduate Research Assistant at Georgia State University College of Arts & Sciences from 2019 to 2020. During his eight-month tenure in the Greater Atlanta Area, he engaged in research activities that contributed to his understanding of computer science and machine learning applications.
Data Science Consultant Role at Intermx
Ryan worked as a Data Science Consultant at Intermx from 2019 to 2020 for seven months. His responsibilities included applying data science techniques to solve business problems. This role allowed him to gain practical experience in data analysis and model development in a consulting environment.
Education and Qualifications
Ryan Walden earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Georgia State University, completing his studies from 2016 to 2020. He furthered his education by obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications from The University of Texas at Austin, which he completed from 2021 to 2022. This educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science and machine learning.