Alexander Merritt, M.Sc.
Alexander
Merritt, M.Sc. is MTS, Software Engineering at Radian6.
Alex is a top graduate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cognitive
Systems. His focal topics include:
statistical machine learning, natural language processing,
unsupervised learning, speech recognition, and game AI.
His specialities include:
- Languages: C++, Java, C, MATLAB, Prolog, OpenGL API, x86 assembly,
Salesforce.com (Apex), JSP, XML
- Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
- Applications: Eclipse, MS Visual Studio
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Unix
Alex earned his B.Sc. in
Cognitive Systems: Computational Intelligence and Design at
The University of British Columbia in 2007.
He was awarded a gold medal for highest graduating average in program,
NSERC USRA
award, UBC CS Department laptop award, and various other scholarships.
He earned his M.Sc.
in Artificial Intelligence: Learning Systems for Language, Knowledge
and Speech at Universiteit van Amsterdam in 2010.
He was awarded a
NSERC Post-Graduate Scholarship, HSP Huygens Scholarship from NUFFIC
(Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher
Education), and an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship from UvA. His grade
average was in the top 5% overall.
Read his
LinkedIn profile.