About Me
I'm Ken Rapko, a Senior AI/ML Engineer based in Denver, Colorado. I specialize in developing and deploying machine learning models, computer vision pipelines, and AI-powered solutions. With a Master’s degree in Computer Science and a focus on Computational Perception and Robotics, I bring a strong technical background to my work, complemented by hands-on experience at Lockheed Martin.
Experience
Senior AI/ML Engineer at Lockheed Martin Corporation (August 2023 – Present)
- Leveraged DSPy framework for repeatable, performant outputs.
- LORA fine-tuning for Basis of Estimates.
- Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) with vector databases for code repository grounding.
- Led a project that secured $100K in internal R&D funding.
AI and Machine Learning Engineer at Lockheed Martin Corporation (November 2020 – August 2023)
- Enhanced computer vision pipeline performance by 20%.
- Published a test suite for multi-object computer vision tracking.
- Integrated geospatial computer vision toolkit for 2D-to-3D sensor projection.
Publications
MONCE Visual Object Tracking Metrics
Lead Author and Presenter - SPIE Automatic Target Recognition XXXII
Education
Master’s Degree: Georgia Institute of Technology, MS in Computer Science (GPA: 3.60/4.00), Specialization in Computational Perception and Robotics
Bachelor’s Degree: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, BS in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.46/4.00), Specialization in Mechatronics and Robotics