Hi, I'm David Z - Senior Software Engineer at Genius Sports | ex-Google
I thrive on transforming complex technical challenges into elegant, scalable software solutions, driven by a passion for continuous learning and engineering excellence. My edge lies in bridging advanced ML and distributed systems, especially in dynamic, high-impact environments.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Worked as a Software Engineer at Google for nearly nine years, developing foundational skills in large-scale systems.
Currently a Senior Software Engineer at Genius Sports, applying expertise to the dynamic sports technology industry.
Can offer deep technical insights on building scalable systems and guide implementations of machine learning models.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation at Google
Spent nearly nine years as a Software Engineer, developing foundational skills in large-scale systems and distributed computing.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Distributed Systems
Transition to Sports Tech
Moved to Genius Sports as a Senior Software Engineer, focusing on applying engineering expertise to the dynamic sports technology industry.
✦ Genius Sports
✦ Senior Engineer
✦ Sports Technology
Continuous Growth
Actively seeking to expand knowledge in emerging technologies and lead impactful projects.
✦ Leadership
✦ Innovation
✦ Machine Learning
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architect of Scalable Systems
Designing and implementing robust, high-performance distributed systems.
✦ Led development of core infrastructure at Google, serving millions.
✦ Built fault-tolerant systems for real-time data processing.
✦ Proficient in C++, Java, and Python for system-level programming.
Machine Learning Innovator
Applying advanced ML techniques to solve challenging problems.
✦ Developed experimental designs for ML model validation.
✦ Leveraged NLP and linguistic understanding for data analysis.
✦ Contributed to AI-driven features and research initiatives.
Cross-Functional Developer
Bridging front-end and back-end development with a focus on user experience.
✦ Expert in full-stack development using React.js and modern web technologies.
✦ Ensured seamless integration between complex backend services and intuitive UIs.
✦ Collaborated with product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring collaborations in cutting-edge AI and data science applications.
✦ Seeking opportunities to mentor emerging engineers and share technical knowledge.
✦ Identifying new challenges in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
I can help with
✦ Offer deep technical insights on building scalable and resilient software systems.
✦ Provide guidance on implementing machine learning models and experimental designs.
✦ Share best practices for full-stack development and modern web technologies.
I would love your help on
✦ Recommendations for thought leaders in the decentralized systems space.
✦ Introductions to research groups focusing on applied AI in sports analytics.
✦ Insights into emerging trends in real-time data processing technologies.