Summary
Timothy L is a computer scientist with 8 years of experience researching and building machine learning systems, data visualizations, and embedded real-time software. He blends hands-on ML development—spanning computer vision, NLP, and graph analytics—with practical experience deploying algorithms in constrained environments like avionics and robotics. His work includes real-time sensor fusion at 200 Hz, designing motor controllers and CAN/UDP microcontroller protocols, and shipping a visualization tool for rapid multimedia triage at the DoD. As a graduate teaching assistant he supported large courses with rapid-response student support, and he has led multiple student research and robotics teams from concept to demonstration. His research centers on explainability and the foundations of deep learning paired with human-centered visualization design. Based in Columbia, MD, he pairs rigorous academic training (BS and MS work at UMD and a study exchange at Edinburgh) with a knack for turning research prototypes into tested, operational systems.
7 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Computer Science, Master's degree, Computer Science at University of Maryland
Undergraduate Student Exchange, Informatics, Undergraduate Student Exchange, Informatics at University of Edinburgh, School of Mathematics
High School, High School at Atholton High School
English, Latin, French, Chinese