Lou Schlessinger
About Lou Schlessinger
Lou Schlessinger is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Flock Safety in the United States, with a background in computer science and extensive experience in machine learning and software engineering.
Current Role as Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Lou Schlessinger is currently employed at Flock Safety as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer in the United States. In this role, Lou has developed and implemented machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy of Flock Safety's surveillance systems. Additionally, Lou has been an integral part of cross-functional teams, integrating machine learning solutions with hardware and software systems and has also presented advancements at internal tech talks. Lou is actively involved in mentoring junior engineers and interns, providing career guidance and project assistance.
Previous Experience at Flock Safety
Before taking on the position of Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Lou Schlessinger worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at Flock Safety from 2021 to 2023. During this period, Lou contributed to the development of machine learning models, which led to a significant reduction in false positive rates for surveillance systems. This position allowed Lou to harness machine learning technology to deliver efficient and effective solutions.
Academic Background in Computer Science
Lou Schlessinger holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis, completed in 2018. Prior to this, Lou spent 11 months studying Computer Science at UCL in 2016. Lou also received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis, completing the program between 2014 and 2018. Lou's educational foundation in Computer Science is strengthened by earning a High School Diploma from Friends' Central School, where Lou attended from 2000 to 2014.
Professional Development and Internships
Lou Schlessinger's early career includes a series of internships and entry-level roles in engineering and technology. In 2016, Lou spent two months at Applied Invention as a Software Engineering Intern and in 2015, as an Engineering Intern at Avisa Pharma Inc. Lou also interned at eThree in the Greater Philadelphia Area in 2013. Alongside these roles, Lou worked as a Teaching Assistant from 2015 to 2017 and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2015 to 2017 at Washington University in St. Louis, gaining valuable teaching and research experience.
Industry Roles and Teaching Experience
In 2018, Lou Schlessinger served as a Teaching Assistant at Washington University in St. Louis for four months and a Graduate Resident at Boeing for six months in the Greater St. Louis Area. These roles provided Lou with the opportunity to apply and expand technical skills in educational and industrial settings, contributing to the development of a well-rounded professional background. Lou's role as a Teaching Assistant also includes two years from 2015 to 2017 at Washington University, reflecting a solid commitment to academic involvement.