About
Jonathan La
Founder of Observable Labs. Engineer — nine years in software design, ML engineering, and MLOps.
Why I started Observable Labs
ML tooling is moving faster than most teams can track. I started Observable Labs to close the gap between what's possible and what's in production — short engagements, real problems, honest advice.
Background
- Engineering physics at McMaster University, graduated 2018 with a minor in mathematics.
- Self-taught software and machine learning alongside school.
- Nine years across software design, ML engineering, and MLOps — at research companies, startups, and big tech.
- I started Observable Labs to help people and businesses put machine learning to work.
Industries I've worked in
Biotech and genomics · AI research · Perception data management · Enterprise software · Financial services
Why this work matters to me
Machine learning, automation, and modern infrastructure have reached a point where a small team or a single founder can build what used to take a department.
I don't arrive with a pre-built solution. I figure out the problem with you first — what you don't know, where the leverage is, and what's worth building — then hand it off so you can run it without me.
Beyond the desk
Beyond the desk, you'll usually find me in the mountains — trail running, skiing, backcountry in every season. I spend as much time outdoors as I can.
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