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.