Summary
Distinguished technical leader with over 20 years of experience architecting resilient backend infrastructure and high-performance distributed systems. Proven track record in spearheading cross-functional AI-driven security initiatives and scaling global data governance frameworks. Expert in translating complex technical strategies into production-grade systems that support large-scale enterprise operations.
Experience
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Google
1/2019 - Present
- Spearheaded the design and deployment of automated remediation pipelines within Google's Vulnerability Management infrastructure, leveraging Google Cloud to eliminate systemic risks at scale. Orchestrated a pioneering initiative utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) to autonomously detect and patch critical vulnerabilities across global production infrastructure.
- Architected and scaled the privacy infrastructure for Google Core, enabling robust data governance for first-party applications on Google Cloud. Led the remediation of over 10 ExaBytes of sensitive data by engineering automated detection systems. Serving as a DPO Delegate and technical lead for Google Gemini, ensuring regulatory compliance for next-generation AI platforms through rigorous infrastructure-level privacy controls.
- Directed the engineering efforts for Google Fi's network infrastructure, managing a specialized team to deliver a high-availability VPN service. Established the security and privacy architectural standards for the Fi ecosystem.
- Managed and TL of team of 9 engineers developing the Fi VPN.
- Lead privacy consultations and reviews for Google Fi.
- Lead security program in Fi.
Cloud Architect/Engineering Director, Cyngn
4/2017 - 12/2019
Architected the comprehensive backend ecosystem for an L4 autonomous vehicle platform, focusing on high-reliability distributed systems.
- Engineered the off-vehicle cloud full stack infrastructure, designing scalable AWS-hosted platforms to manage real-time telemetry and fleet operations for autonomous units.
- Hired and managed 8 people who were responsible for AWS hosted full stack applications to manage fleets of autonomous vehicles.
- Lead sprints and developed software best practices for an entire engineering team of 40 people.
CTO, Sentient Investment Management
3/2016 - 12/2017
Architected the backend infrastructure for AI-driven algorithmic trading, including high-throughput data processing pipelines and low-latency backtesting environments. Managed the technical strategy for distributed trading systems, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team of 20 engineers and researchers.
VP Engineering, Sentient Technology LLC
3/2008 - 3/2016
Founding engineer and architect of a pioneering machine-learning-based trading platform. Scaled the engineering organization from 2 to 60+ members and oversaw infrastructure operations for a 100+ person global team. Designed highly available distributed systems for massive-scale financial data collection and analysis.
Architect – Mobile Monetization, Yahoo
3/2006 - 10/2007
Lead architect for mobile advertising in the Connected Life group. Designed and led the development of Yahoo's first display and paid search mobile advertising platform. Evaluated companies for acquisition in the mobile advertising space.