Doug Beeferman is a software engineer and research scientist with a focus on developing search tools and data analysis applications. With a strong background in speech and natural language processing, Doug has been making significant contributions to the field of computational social science. He received his MS in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and his BS in Engineering/Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Doug has worked at several prominent organizations, including the MIT Media Lab, Google, and Microsoft.

As a software engineer, Doug has worked on a variety of projects, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. At Datamuse, he developed an API for word-related queries, and at Sift Science, he helped build a machine learning-based fraud prevention software. At Cortico, he contributed to the development of a digital platform for facilitating civil discourse.

In his current position as a research scientist at MIT Media Lab, Doug is involved in research related to human behavior, social networks, and machine learning. His expertise in natural language processing has proved particularly valuable in this research.

Overall, Doug's experience in software engineering, machine learning, and natural language processing make him a valuable asset to any organization looking to develop advanced search tools or analyze large data sets.