Lloyd Palum
About Lloyd Palum
Lloyd Palum serves as the CTO of the True Fuel Division at Tenstreet, LLC, where he specializes in scalable distributed systems and real-time analytics. He also teaches Data Science at Scale at the University of Rochester and has over twenty years of industry experience.
Work at Tenstreet
Lloyd Palum serves as the Chief Technology Officer for the True Fuel Division at Tenstreet, LLC. He has held this position since 2013, contributing over a decade of experience in the field. His role involves overseeing technology strategies and implementations that enhance operational efficiency and product offerings within the division. Palum specializes in scalable distributed systems and real-time analytics, ensuring that the division remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Lloyd Palum has a strong educational background in engineering and data science. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from New York University, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rochester. He furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Boston University. His expertise includes new product business case development and scalable distributed systems, making him well-equipped for his roles in both academia and industry.
Teaching Experience
Since 2021, Lloyd Palum has been an Adjunct Instructor at the Goergen Institute for Data Science at the University of Rochester. He teaches the course DSCC-402 Data Science at Scale, which focuses on modern cloud platforms for data-intensive applications. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he advises undergraduate students on capstone projects that involve real-world analytics, utilizing data from sponsoring organizations to provide practical learning experiences.
Background in Industry
Lloyd Palum has over twenty years of industry experience as a design engineer. Prior to his current role at Tenstreet, he worked at Improv Systems as the Director of DSP Applications from 1999 to 2003. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in technology and product development, which he has since applied in various capacities throughout his career.