Sie

Dr. Sie is a Senior Lecturer in AI and Software Engineering at the University of Wollongong's School of Computing and Information Sciences. With a PhD in AI and extensive industry experience, he focuses on MLOps, Generative AI/LLMOps, and the integration of AI/ML into production systems. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing scalable ML platforms and software engineering practices.

Education:

• PhD in AI, Open University in the Netherlands (2008–2012)
• MSc in AI, VU Amsterdam (2006–2007)
• BSc in AI, VU Amsterdam (2001–2006)

Research Interests: ML Engineering, MLOps/LLMOps, Generative AI, DevOps/GitOps, Docker/Kubernetes, Software Security, and Educational Technology.

Dr. Sie has contributed to projects like the SAILAS grant (2018) and the BEST project (2005–2011). His publications span AI applications, networked learning, and educational technology, with a focus on practical implementations and scalable systems.

Leadership & Grants:

• Managed teams of up to 22 in roles like Senior Manager (Just Eat Takeaway.com) and Tech Lead (ABN Amro Bank).
• Funded projects include SAILAS (2018) and BEST (2005–2011).

Labs/Teams: Actively involved in AI/ML platform development and academic-industry collaboration.