Susan M. Powers
About Susan M. Powers
Susan M. Powers is a Senior Computational Linguist at App Orchid Inc, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Maryland College Park and has extensive experience in computational linguistics across various companies.
Work at App Orchid
Susan M. Powers has been employed at App Orchid Inc since 2022, serving as a Senior Computational Linguist. In this role, she applies her expertise in computational linguistics to enhance the company's language processing capabilities. Her work involves developing and refining algorithms that improve user interaction with technology, contributing to the advancement of natural language understanding within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Susan M. Powers holds a Bachelor of Science in Linguistics from Northeastern University, where she also completed a Minor in Computer and Information Science with a specialization in Natural Language Processing (NLP). She furthered her education at the University of Maryland College Park, earning both a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in computational linguistics and data analysis.
Background in Computational Linguistics
Susan M. Powers has extensive experience in the field of computational linguistics. Prior to her current position, she worked at several organizations, including Eliza, an HMS Company, where she focused on Outbound Caller User Interface as a Computational Linguist from 2002 to 2003. She also spent 13 years at Lyrix in customer services and worked as a Data Analyst on Project Turing at Microsoft from 2018 to 2020.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before joining App Orchid, Susan M. Powers held various roles that contributed to her expertise in linguistics and data quality. She worked at Comcast as a Linguist and CX Data Quality Analyst from 2021 to 2022, where she was part of the Language Design & Labelling Team. Her diverse experience across multiple companies has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of language technology and user experience.