Hi, I'm Douglas Gordin - Software Engineer
I'm driven by building robust AI infrastructure and enhancing AI quality, blending cognitive science with large-scale systems. I thrive on tackling complex challenges and connecting with peers at the forefront of AI research and development.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at SRI International and IBM T. J. Watson Research Center, focusing on NSF-funded cognitive science projects.
Currently building robust AI infrastructure and enhancing AI quality as a Senior Software Engineer at Meta.
Can help others by sharing insights on building and scaling distributed AI systems and integrating cognitive science into AI products.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Research & Academia
Began career as a Senior Cognitive Scientist at SRI International and IBM T. J. Watson Research Center, focusing on fundamental research and leading NSF-funded projects.
✦ Cognitive Science
✦ Research
✦ NSF Projects
Scaling Global Products at Google
Transitioned to Google as a Senior Software Engineer, driving innovation in distributed systems, ad tech, and local search, including leading product teams and developing key microservices.
✦ Distributed Systems
✦ Product Leadership
✦ Search
✦ Ad Exchange
Advancing AI at Meta
Currently a Senior Software Engineer at Meta, focusing on building next-generation AI infrastructure and enhancing AI quality.
✦ Artificial Intelligence
✦ Machine Learning
✦ AI Infrastructure
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI Infrastructure & Quality Champion
Expertise in building scalable AI systems and improving their performance.
Developing core AI infrastructure at Meta.
Improving AI quality and reliability.
Leveraging large-scale data for AI advancements.
Distributed Systems Architect
Proven track record in designing and implementing complex distributed systems.
Led development of critical microservices for global platforms like Google Search.
Optimized auction dynamics and pricing strategies in ad exchange systems.
Built large-scale data processing solutions.
Cognitive Science-Informed Technologist
Unique blend of technical expertise with a deep understanding of learning sciences.
Applied cognitive science principles to technology development.
Led research projects funded by NSF.
Focused on human-computer interaction and user-centric design.
I'm excited about
Exploring novel AI architectures and their real-world applications.
Connecting with peers at the forefront of AI research and development.
Seeking opportunities to collaborate on groundbreaking AI initiatives.
I can help with
Sharing insights on building and scaling distributed AI systems.
Providing expertise on optimizing large-scale data processing pipelines.
Offering perspectives on integrating cognitive science principles into AI products.
I would love your help on
Identifying emerging trends in AI ethics and responsible development.
Connecting with researchers focused on novel machine learning algorithms.
Finding collaborators for advanced AI research projects.