Summary
Ivan Lengyel is a Technical Lead and machine learning engineer with a PhD in theoretical physics and nine years of cross-disciplinary experience building production ML and computer vision systems. Based on roles from research labs (CONICET, Max Planck) to industry (Intuition Machines, HIPCAM Global, Lydian Capital), he blends deep theoretical modeling with practical R&D and product-focused delivery. He has led computer vision teams, developed algorithmic trading strategies, and transitioned research prototypes into deployed solutions, demonstrating strength in both experimentation and engineering. Now leading ML efforts at Intuition Machines on the Gold Coast, he pairs statistical physics intuition with hands-on system design to tackle complex, data-driven problems. An often-overlooked trait is his track record of moving between academic rigor and commercial timelines, making him effective at translating novel research into reliable, production-ready models.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
PhD Physics, PhD Physics at University of Buenos Aires
English, Spanish