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.