Sam Thomas

Sam Thomas is a software engineer at Vortexa, specializing in backend engineering with strong proficiency in Python and Rust. Formerly a machine learning engineer at vector.ai, Sam has extensive experience in model deployment and cloud systems, collaborating with machine learning researchers and full-stack developers. Previous roles include data scientist engineer at Vocalink, where Sam focused on fraud detection projects, and junior data scientist at Zopa, working on credit risk models. Sam also has a background in geospatial analysis, research, and technical outreach from various academic positions, complemented by military training in combat engineering and explosive ordnance disposal. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Space Science & Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Physics, both from University College London.