Experience
Principal Machine Learning Engineer
Paramount Global 2022 - Present- Led the design and implementation of a transformer-based foundation model for scalable recommendations across Paramount+
- Developed real-time "watch-next" ML algorithm boosting 2-minute retention by 18% and 20-minute retention by 16% across 1M+ daily users
- Pioneered PlutoTV's personalization platform serving 5M+ daily users with tailored recommendations
- Led a dynamic team of ML engineers in recommendation algorithm development
Sr. Director of Data Science
ViacomCBS 2019 - 2022- Led team of data scientists building AWS-deployed data products and statistical analyses
- Performed comprehensive analyses for top 200 advertisers ($650M+ in sales)
Director & Sr. Data Scientist
ViacomCBS 2017 - 2019- Led development of Dockerized ML product in AWS, reducing model error by 90%+
- Designed data pipeline ingesting 1500+ social media posts daily (Lambda, S3, RDS, Athena)
Principal Consultant
Matthew Moocarme Consulting Inc. 2021 - Present- Advise companies on ML application development, data science infrastructure, and model management strategies
- Clients range from startups to medium-sized organizations across industries
Impact
Featured Projects
Transformer Foundation Model
Led cross-functional team to build scalable recommendations across ranking carousels, end cards, and product experiences on Paramount+
Real-time Watch-Next Algorithm
Personalized post-viewing recommendations delivering significant retention improvements for 1M+ daily users
PlutoTV Personalization Platform
Built initial personalization and recommendation platform with sophisticated channel and content similarity features
Published Works
Applied Deep Learning with Keras
Packt Publishing
Solve complex real-life problems with the simplicity of Keras
The TensorFlow Workshop
Packt Publishing
A hands-on guide to building deep learning models from scratch
The Deep Learning with Keras Workshop
Packt Publishing
Learn how to define and train neural network models
Speaking & Leadership
Keynote Presentations
- Keynote Speaker Big Data Innovation Summit, Boston 2017
- Keynote Speaker Machine Learning Innovation Summit, NYC 2018
Conference Presentations
- Speaker PyData NYC 2018
- BEITC Featured Presentation NAB, Las Vegas 2018
Program Committees
- Content Board Member Grace Hopper Celebration
- Program Committee SciPy Conference
- Program Committee Data Science Salon
Consulting Services
Through Matthew Moocarme Consulting Inc., I help organizations accelerate their AI and machine learning capabilities.
ML Application Development
Design and deploy custom machine learning solutions within your cloud environment
Data Science Infrastructure
Build scalable data pipelines and infrastructure on AWS and GCP
Model Management Strategy
Develop strategies for ongoing model training, deployment, and monitoring
Clients range from startups to medium-sized organizations across industries.
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Languages & Frameworks
AWS
GCP
Education
Ph.D. Physics • The Graduate Center of CUNY, 2017
M.Phil. Physics • The Graduate Center of CUNY
M.A. Physics • Queens College of CUNY, 2016
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