Hi, I'm David Maymudes - ex-Google, ex-Microsoft
I'm driven by building scalable systems and creating foundational technologies, from defining industry standards to pioneering urban mobility solutions. I thrive when I can apply deep engineering expertise to complex challenges with social impact.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Engineered high-throughput ad serving systems at Google, managing infrastructure that supported billions of dollars in annual revenue.
Defined the AVI file format at Microsoft and contributed to core Windows, Internet Explorer, and Media Player development.
Can provide deep technical insights for scaling complex software systems, offer strategic guidance on infrastructure development, and share perspectives on innovative transportation solutions.
🚀 Career trajectory
Microsoft Foundations
Developed core technologies for Windows and its ecosystem, including defining the AVI format.
✦ Systems Programming
✦ Media
✦ Operating Systems
Google's Ad Tech Scale
Engineered high-performance systems for ad serving, handling massive query volumes and revenue.
✦ Distributed Systems
✦ Ad Tech
✦ High Throughput
Transportation Innovation
Transitioned to developing Personal Rapid Transit systems, aiming to revolutionize urban travel.
✦ Personal Rapid Transit
✦ Urban Mobility
✦ Social Impact
Social Venture Partner
Currently applying strategic and technical expertise to social impact initiatives.
✦ Venture Philanthropy
✦ Social Impact
✦ Strategic Partnerships
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Scale & Revenue
Architecting systems handling billions in revenue
✦ Engineered ad serving systems at Google with tens of millions of queries per second.
✦ Managed infrastructure supporting billions of dollars in annual revenue.
✦ Drove system performance for high-impact, revenue-critical platforms.
Foundational Technology Creator
Defining industry standards from early tech eras
✦ Defined the AVI file format during my tenure at Microsoft.
✦ Contributed to core Windows, Internet Explorer, and Media Player development.
✦ Brought foundational software engineering to early-stage tech products.
Advancing Sustainable Mobility
Innovating the future of urban transportation
✦ Spearheaded development in Personal Rapid Transit systems.
✦ Focusing on efficient, next-generation public transportation solutions.
✦ Seeking to integrate technology for improved urban mobility.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering novel applications for large-scale systems engineering.
✦ Exploring collaborations in sustainable transportation and urban planning.
✦ Connecting with individuals passionate about social impact ventures.
I can help with
✦ Provide deep technical insights for scaling complex software systems.
✦ Offer strategic guidance on infrastructure development and efficiency.
✦ Share perspectives on innovative transportation solutions and their implementation.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify emerging trends in sustainable urban development.
✦ Find opportunities to pilot innovative transit technologies.
✦ Connect with other social entrepreneurs and impact investors.