Itay Kozlov

Itay Kozlov is a Machine Learning Specialist at Xanadu since January 2025, previously serving as an AI Researcher & Developer at AMD from May to December 2024. Prior experience includes working as a Computer Science and Applied Math Research Assistant at the University of Toronto, focusing on CUDA C and LAPACK-based matrix solvers, and as a Modem Optical Engineer Intern at Ciena, where integration and collaboration across teams were key responsibilities. Itay also had roles as a Summer Research Intern at the University of Ottawa's Computational Analysis and Acceleration Research Group and as a Modem Optical Engineer at Ciena, emphasizing automation and debugging of testing procedures. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Applied Computing from the University of Toronto and dual degrees (Honours Bachelor of Science in Physics and Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering) from the University of Ottawa.