Jessica Nicholson

Jessica Nicholson

Proactive, research-oriented PhD student with over 5 years of experience in the software & tech industry. Proficient in various platforms, languages, and embedded systems. Experienced with the latest cutting edge development tools and procedures. Able to effectively self-manage during independent projects, as well as collaborate as part of a productive team.

Passionate about Reinforcement Learning and its applications; dedicated to the progression of the field.

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Research Interests:

Reinforcement Leaning: Exploration, Intrinsic Motivation, Skill Acquisition
Generative Models
Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Academic Background:

BSc Economics and Women & Gender Studies, Rutgers University 2011 - 2015
MSc Data Science, University of Bath 2019 - 2020
MRes Artificial Intelligence, University of Bath 2020 - 2021
PhD Candidate, University of Bath 2021

Professional Background:

Thomson Reuters, Implementation Specialist Consultant 2015 - 2017
Thomson Reuters, Senior Implementation Specialist Consultant 2017 - 2018
The Hydrogen Technology Corporation, Senior Business Analyst & Data Analyst 2018 - 2019
The Hydrogen Technology Corporation, Blockchain Project Manager 2018 - 2019

Supervisors:

Prof Özgür Şimşek
Dr Gosia Gocłowska