Summary
George Berry is a seasoned founder and machine-learning leader blending sociology-informed data science with hands-on tool building. He currently serves as Co-Founder and Head of Generative AI at Card Shop Near Me, a New Jersey-based trading-card business where he guides AI-enabled tooling and product development. Over 12 years, his career spans core data science roles at Facebook, senior ML engineering at Civis Analytics and OpenLabs, and data science leadership at Reddit. He uses a pragmatic approach—fitting linear models and thoughtfully building tools—to deliver reliable, auditable ML systems. His interdisciplinary training includes a PhD in Sociology from Cornell and a BA in English from Oberlin, equipping him to analyze networks, causality, and experimentation at scale. Based in New Jersey, he continues to explore the intersection of AI, data-driven decision-making, and entrepreneurship, turning complex requirements into practical solutions.
12 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Sociology, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Sociology at Cornell University
Russian, French, English