Zack Drach

Zack Drach is a founding engineer and current Head of Customer Success at Kumo.AI, a company focused on making machine learning more accessible.1 He has been with Kumo.AI since June 2022, initially joining as a Founding Product Engineer before transitioning to his current role as Head of Customer Success in September 2023.1

Prior to his work at Kumo.AI, Zack had an impressive career in the tech industry:

Previous Experience

• Pinterest: He spent nearly 8 years at Pinterest, where he held significant roles:
  • Head of Ads Serving and ML Infrastructure (2018-2022)
  • Staff Engineer/Tech Lead (2014-2018)

During his time at Pinterest, Zack led a team of 20-30 engineers, developing high-performance infrastructure for model execution and real-time data processing that powered a $3B+/year advertising business.1

• Other Roles: Zack has also worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Counsyl and held internships at companies like Panjiva and E la Carte Inc.1

Education

Zack attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he was also involved in undergraduate research and worked as a Teaching Assistant for a web-based software engineering course.1

Entrepreneurial Spirit

As a founding engineer at Kumo.AI, Zack has been involved in the company's growth from its early stages. He has shared insights about his experiences as a founder and the company's progress, including achieving SOC 2 Type 1 certification within their first year of operation.23

Current Focus

In his role as Head of Customer Success at Kumo.AI, Zack is likely focused on ensuring that clients effectively utilize the company's AI platform and achieve their desired outcomes. He has also been involved in the company's expansion efforts, including recruiting for key roles to support Kumo.AI's growth in Europe.4