Hi, I'm Kashyap Puranik - Software Engineer at Databricks
I'm driven to build secure, trustworthy digital spaces by tackling complex abuse and security challenges. I thrive on applying deep technical expertise in fast-paced, innovative environments to protect users and platforms at scale.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led significant Trust & Safety engineering initiatives at Google, YouTube, and Gmail.
Currently building innovative solutions for platform integrity at Databricks.
Can help others by providing expertise in scalable anti-abuse systems and ML-driven security.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Core Tech
Began with foundational software development roles, including a Google Summer of Code contribution, building a strong base in computer science principles.
✦ Software Development
✦ Computer Science
Deep Dive into Large-Scale Platforms
Gained extensive experience at Google, working on core products like YouTube, Gmail, and Google Maps, tackling complex engineering challenges.
✦ YouTube
✦ Gmail
✦ Google Maps
✦ Software Engineering
Specialization in Trust & Safety
Transitioned to focus on Trust & Safety engineering, first at Stairwell and now at Databricks, dedicated to safeguarding online environments.
✦ Trust & Safety
✦ Anti-Abuse
✦ Security Engineering
💪🏻 Superpowers
Guardian of Digital Trust
Expertise in combating online abuse and security threats.
✦ Developed and deployed systems to mitigate platform abuse.
✦ Ensured user safety and data integrity at scale.
✦ Specialized in anti-abuse engineering for large-scale platforms.
Scalable Systems Architect
Proven ability to build and maintain complex engineering solutions.
✦ Designed distributed systems for high-volume data processing.
✦ Leveraged machine learning for anomaly detection and mitigation.
✦ Contributed to critical infrastructure at top tech companies.
Data-Driven Innovator
Applying AI and data mining to solve intricate problems.
✦ Utilized NLP and sentiment analysis for user behavior insights.
✦ Expert in extracting actionable intelligence from large datasets.
✦ Focused on intelligent solutions for security and platform health.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with peers in the Trust & Safety domain to exchange best practices.
✦ Exploring emerging technologies for platform integrity and user protection.
✦ Finding collaborators for innovative anti-abuse solutions.
I can help with
✦ Offer expertise in building scalable anti-abuse and security systems.
✦ Share insights on leveraging ML and data mining for platform health.
✦ Provide guidance on navigating complex challenges in big tech T&S.
I would love your help on
✦ Discovering new research or tools in adversarial ML.
✦ Connecting with experts in emerging platform abuse vectors.
✦ Finding opportunities to mentor aspiring T&S engineers.