Ulas Bardak

Ulas Bardak is a seasoned professional with a rich background in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Computer Science.

He has an impressive track record of leading Engineering and Data Science teams in various locations such as Redmond, Tokyo, San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles.

Ulas focuses on instilling best practices within engineering organizations, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, work/life balance, and diversity.

His expertise includes improving engineering processes, building strong engineering teams, nurturing career growth through mentorship programs and clear expectations, and enhancing sourcing and hiring processes.

Ulas collaborates closely with Product teams to strike a balance between addressing tech debt/infrastructure issues and delivering products to market.

Furthermore, he offers technical guidance to engineering teams through avenues like design reviews and data science forums.

Ulas Bardak holds a Ph.D. in Language Technologies, an M.Sc. in Language Technologies, and a B.Sc. in Computer Science, all from Carnegie Mellon University.

His professional journey includes roles as Vice President Of Engineering at Foursquare and Clarifai, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data Officer at Whisper App, and various positions at StumbleUpon, Secom Co., Microsoft, and Carnegie Mellon University.