Youval K.

Deep learning alpha research

- P vs. NP - large language models

- Researched methods for minimizing the effects of misinformation in online social networks. - Leveraged temporal graph neural networks (TGNN) to predict behavioral shifts in social networks. - Analyzed 100GB of Twitter interaction data to extract signals indicative of positive/negative norm propagation patterns.

- Undergraduate researcher at UF's Adaptive Learning and Optimization lab under Dr. My T. Thai. - Researched the use of deep learning methods in federated learning settings for anomalous and privacy preserving fraud detection of credit card transactions.

- Developed a multimodal deep learning model to predict if a user is likely to swipe left/right on another user based on interaction history and profile features. - Increased prediction accuracy by 64% and precision by 167%. - Designed and implemented an algorithm that uses these predictions and creates swipe decks for optimized matching.

- Worked within a team focused on scraping and standardizing 10-K and 10-Q financial data using advanced NLP techniques. - Designed, developed, and tested an ML (RNN/LSTM) model for predicting key financial metrics (e.g. EBITDA). - Created programs that automatically parse 8-K SEC filings and standardize the information extracted, providing new data from over 1,000 publicly traded companies.

Relevant Coursework: EEL 6935 (Control Systems & Reinforcement Learning)* EEL 6935 (Information Theory for Machine Learning)* EEL 5840 (Fundamentals of Machine Learning)* CAP 5416 (Computer Vision)* MAP 6472 (Probability & Potential Theory)* MAP 6505 (Distribution Theory & PDEs)* MAP 6506 (Operator Theory & Integral Equations)* COP 4600 (Operating Systems) CNT 4007 (Computer Network Fundamentals) CDA 4102 (Computer Architecture) COP 3530 (Data Structures & Algorithms) COT 4501 (Numerical Analysis) STA 4322 (Statistics Theory) MAP 4102 (Stochastic Processes) COP 4533 (Algorithm Abstraction & Design) CIS 4301 (Database Management Systems) COP 4020 (Programming Language Concepts) MAA 4212 (Real Analysis II) MAS 4105 (Linear Algebra) MAS 4301 (Abstract Algebra) * Denotes graduate level coursework