Hi, I'm Jarrah Lacko - Member of Technical Staff at Cohere
I'm a seasoned engineering leader passionate about building magical AI-powered features that scale. I thrive at the intersection of product, ML, and infrastructure, turning complex data into user-centric innovations. My background in competitive programming fuels my problem-solving approach.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led engineering for Search, ML, NLP, and AI systems at Google and Canva.
Currently developing cutting-edge AI and foundational models at Cohere.
Can help others by architecting scalable AI solutions and driving product innovation.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Algorithmic Training
Developed rigorous problem-solving skills as Director of Training for Australian Maths Trust, honing competitive programming talent.
✦ Algorithms
✦ Mentorship
✦ Education
Software Engineering at Google
Gained extensive experience as a Senior Software Engineer, contributing to large-scale systems and complex technical challenges.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Large Scale Systems
✦ ML
Staff Engineer at Canva
Scoped and led technical initiatives, focusing on product innovation and advanced ML/AI features during rapid growth.
✦ Product Innovation
✦ ML Systems
✦ Team Leadership
AI/ML Member of Technical Staff
Currently driving cutting-edge AI research and development with a focus on foundational models.
✦ AI Research
✦ Foundational Models
✦ LLMs
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI Systems Architect
Transforming complex data into intelligent solutions.
✦ 10+ years building Search, ML, NLP, and AI systems.
✦ Delivers data-driven features at scale for global products.
✦ Expertise in ML, product integration, and infrastructure.
Competitive Programming Prodigy
Leveraging algorithmic thinking for engineering challenges.
✦ IOI silver medalist and ICPC World Finalist.
✦ Applies elite problem-solving to software engineering.
✦ A foundational strength in algorithmic design.
Cross-Functional Leader
Bridging product vision with technical execution.
✦ Leads at the intersection of product, ML, and infra.
✦ Proven track record at Google and Canva.
✦ Drives impactful features from concept to launch.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering novel AI applications and research breakthroughs.
✦ Collaborating with leaders in AI and machine learning.
✦ Exploring new platforms and communities driving tech innovation.
I can help with
✦ Provide deep technical insights on ML, NLP, and AI systems.
✦ Offer strategic guidance on scaling complex software products.
✦ Share experiences in leading high-impact engineering teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging trends in AI and foundational models.
✦ Connections with researchers and engineers in the AI space.
✦ Discussions on the future of human-computer interaction.