Jacob Ressler
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Mathematically-minded algorithm engineer specialized in computational geometry, computer vision, and machine learning with a proven track record of deploying production solutions to challenging optimization and vision-related problems. Interested in hard data and time-limited optimization problems, and constructing modular and multi-specialization cutting-edge software solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Algorithm Engineer
GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
10.2022 - Current
- Lead developer on photo-based scanning software for industrial diamond grading.
- Built diamond value and metric-based geometry optimization software for cut and repolish planning at the factory level.
- Involved in diamond optic and metric research, and research-specific software development.
- History of deploying software to production as the sole or lead developer.
Algorithm Engineer and Researcher
American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed photo-realistic ray tracing and physically-based real-time rendering engines for diamond optic and metric research, and production diamond grading results.
- Developed geometry-processing and optimized diamond metric software for cross-organization production and factory support.
- Pitched rendering and geometry engines to the executive team during acquisitions.
Undergraduate Researcher
Caltech
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Undergraduate research in mathematics through the Caltech SURF program
- Focused on problems in probability and algebraic number theory
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Caltech
06.2021
Skills
- Machine Learning
- Computational Geometry
- Computer Vision
- Mathematical Optimization
- Deep learning
- Algorithm development
- Photorealistic Rendering and Ray Tracing
- Python, C#, C, MatLab, R, C
- Mathematical Modeling
- Embedded Systems
Awards
Eric Temple Bell Undergraduate Mathematics Research Prize - Caltech, 2022, Best original research in mathematics - work on p-converse to the BSD conjecture for small primes
Timeline
Algorithm Engineer
GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
10.2022 - Current
Algorithm Engineer and Researcher
American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories
08.2021 - 10.2022
Undergraduate Researcher
Caltech
06.2018 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Caltech
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