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.