SAM VICKERS
Chagrin Falls
Summary
Detail oriented engineer with a deep focus on AI and computer vision. Quick to pick up new technologies and confident building practical, end to end solutions. Strong at breaking down complex problems and delivering clean, reliable systems. Consistently pushing my skillset forward and ready to contribute across a range of technical work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ML Engineer
TuneUp AI Solutions (Startup)
04.2025 - Current
- Designed and trained computer vision models to detect product defects for a hose manufacturer, targeting over 95% precision and recall across multiple defect categories.
- Built an automated pipeline for image preprocessing, segmentation, and detection using Segformer models, YOLO-style detectors, and ensemble voting methods.
- Developed a custom REST API on a self-hosted GPU server, with a companion client app for rapid model testing and benchmarking.
Valet
Five Star Valet
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Helped manage the placement of vehicles as to maximize the useable space.
- Greeted and interacted with guests upon arrival.
- Assisted live performers with moving their gear to the desired location.
- Offered directions and recommendations to assist customers with events or local attractions.
- Registered incoming vehicles by recording necessary information on assigned valet tickets.
- Parked and retrieved automobiles for customers in parking lots and storage garages.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science, Engineering & Management
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA05.2025
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Building Creative Solutions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
ML Engineer
TuneUp AI Solutions (Startup)
04.2025 - Current
Valet
Five Star Valet
09.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science, Engineering & Management
Bucknell University