Marine Corps Ph.d. Graduate Explores Uncertainty In Machine Learning

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Pedro Ortiz recently graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School with a Ph.D. in Computer Science. His dissertation focused on the challenge of enabling rapid, effective decision-making for commanders in an era of ever-increasing sensor data and uncertainty. Through the application of probabilistic models to massive satellite remote sensing data sets, Ortiz examined uncertainty quantification (UQ) methods that are pivotal in reducing the impact of uncertainty during optimization and decision-making processes. Ortiz will report to the DOD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) to apply his newfound knowledge and expertise.