# Leslie Dees > Software Engineer @ Roblox | Search & Discovery Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/lesliedees I’m a lifelong learner who is always on the hunt for new technologies and their real-world applications. I am always looking to connect with others for meaningful conversations about the technologies that will shape the future of society! ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Roblox Jan 2024 – Present Developing the future of recommendation systems on the Search & Discovery team ### Machine Learning Engineer @ Hydro LLC Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 Developed algorithms for index and stock predictions ### Graduate Teaching Assistant @ Duke University Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 • Lead team of 12 Teaching Assistants for the course Elements of Machine Learning to provide educational assistance to 141 students, manage administrative communication and maintenance of class website and forum, and grade assignments in a timely manner • Collaborate with the professor in designing assignments and refining exams to align with course objectives ### ML Software Engineering Intern @ Nelo Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New York, United States • Proposed, designed, and built a machine learning pipeline with automated hyperparameter tuning functionality using XGBoost in AWS CodePipeline for new user underwriting model training • Integrated backend SDK for A/B experimentation with company API and migrated experiments in the backend and in remote configuration from Split to GrowthBook • Built data-querying production pipeline for existing user underwriting using pretrained models • Designed unit test cases for A/B experimentation migrations and credit assignments ### Summer Fellow (SFP1) @ Susa Ventures Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 • Joined cohort of mentors and peers within the tech startup space • Educated on venture capital structure, goals, and strategy • Connected with investors and partners for conversations about investing ideologies and tech advice ### Quantum Nanosystems Research Assistant @ Quantum Nanosystems Group: Auburn University Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Auburn, Alabama, United States • Designed and simulated nano-scale resonators for use in quantum parametric amplifiers with 22 times lower loss than legacy resonator systems • Programmed, built, and installed custom vacuum sensor display module for an E-beam deposition system with accuracies matching industry standards using algorithmic signal output recognition • Fabricated test structures for process and design iteration of Josephson Junction manufacturing ### Research Assistant @ Auburn University Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Auburn, Alabama, United States • Wrote investigative abstract and presented findings at SICB 2019 conference and paper for review • Performed analysis on relationships between maternal thermal environment and eggshell phenotypical expression • Trained incoming research assistants to accurately measure pore density of eggshells • Advised senior researchers on specimen treatment for thermal research on avian eggs ### Research Assistant @ Auburn University Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Auburn, Alabama Area Researcher in the Biological Sciences department under the direction of Dr. Haruka Wada, investigating the effect of heat stress on phenotypic expression in zebra finch eggs. ### Engineering Intern @ StreetLight Data Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area • Compiled training data for average annual daily traffic algorithms through the collection of metadata from scraping Department of Transportation state websites • Analyzed GIS data to pair road locations with locations with traffic counters using QGIS • Compared efficacy of algorithmically generated road gates through manual alignment of gates with GPS road data ## Education ### Master of Engineering - MEng in Artificial Intelligence for Product Innovation Duke University Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 ### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Computer Engineering, Concentration in Machine Learning. Computer Science Duke University Jan 2019 – Jan 2023 ### Auburn High School Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lesliedees --- Source: https://flows.cv/lesliedees JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/lesliedees/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23