Summary
David Gisser is a machine learning engineer based in Tokyo with a decade of experience shipping ML-driven products across ads, search, and social platforms. He is currently at SmartNews, where he builds ML solutions for ads ranking to improve relevance and monetization. Previously, he contributed to Pryon’s conversational AI search and spent several years as a Software Engineer in ML at Meta. His early career includes internships at Instagram and Facebook, plus roles at Misfit Wearables and a software contracting stint, reflecting a hands-on, product-focused mindset. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and Machine Learning from Carnegie Mellon University, after completing his studies at Harvard-Westlake School. He’s active in connecting with peers across ML product development in Tokyo and beyond.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Statistics and Machine Learning, Bachelor's degree, Statistics and Machine Learning at Carnegie Mellon University
Harvard-Westlake School