Summary
Joseph Bak is an applied mathematics PhD and AI engineer with eight years of experience translating mathematical rigor into practical AI and software solutions. Based in New York, he blends deep academic training from Stony Brook with hands-on roles in tutoring, teaching, and management, demonstrating an ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences. He focuses on machine learning, large language models, and end-to-end system design, learning new tools quickly and hacking to explore emerging hardware and software stacks. Actively seeking AI engineering roles, he pairs research instincts with product-minded implementation and a track record of shipping impactful, scalable systems. An educator at heart, he brings both pedagogical clarity and operational experience to interdisciplinary teams.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Mathematics at Stony Brook University