Mike Lasby is an experienced professional in the field of machine learning and engineering, currently serving as an Applied Machine Learning Research Engineer at Cerebras Systems since September 2024. Previous roles include Machine Learning Developer at AlphaLayer, Principal at Lasby Engineering, and Sessional Instructor for the course ENSF 480 - Principles of Software Design at the University of Calgary. Additional experience encompasses positions such as Associate Machine Learning Developer at AltaML, Building Science Consultant at Morrison Hershfield, and various roles in building envelope and structural engineering. Mike Lasby holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Software Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, both from the University of Calgary.