Philip Su

Philip Su is a seasoned technology professional who recently joined OpenAI as a Member of Technical Staff on the ChatGPT team in August 2023.1 With an extensive background in the tech industry, Su brings a wealth of experience to his new role at OpenAI.

Career Highlights

Tech Industry Experience::

• Former senior leader at Microsoft and Meta (Facebook)1
• Led Facebook's London engineering office as Director2
• Worked as a software engineer at Facebook, including roles in London and Seattle2
• Contributed to Oculus VR projects2

Entrepreneurship and Leadership::

• Founded and served as CEO of Audere, a global health software nonprofit funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation2
• Created SparkAnvil, LLC, developing consumer mobile apps and mentoring founders2

Academic Involvement::

• Currently serves as part-time faculty at the University of Washington and previously at Northeastern University12
• Teaches courses on software career development and introductory computer science2

Unique Experiences

Su's career path has taken some interesting turns, including:

• Working as an Amazon Fulfillment Center Associate for two months during the 2021 peak season23
• Creating the "Peak Salvation" podcast to document his Amazon warehouse experience3

Current Focus

At OpenAI, Philip Su is part of the ChatGPT team, where he's excited to contribute to what he describes as "an amazing transformation in history".1 His diverse background in software engineering, leadership, and entrepreneurship positions him well to make significant contributions in the field of artificial intelligence.