Bill Schilit is an IEEE Fellow and seasoned IoT researcher and engineer with over a decade of professional experience, currently leading Internet of Things initiatives at Google from the San Francisco Bay Area. He holds advanced degrees including a PhD in Computer Science from Columbia University, reflecting deep academic roots paired with long-term industry impact. At Google since 2016, he blends systems-level thinking with product-focused execution to advance connected-device platforms at scale. His career trajectory shows a rare continuity between rigorous research and practical deployment, and his IEEE fellowship signals recognized contributions to the field beyond day-to-day engineering. Though not highly active on GitHub, his influence is evident in shaping IoT standards and architectures used across consumer and enterprise ecosystems.
11 years of coding experience
High School, High School at Putney School
PhD, Computer Science, PhD, Computer Science at Columbia University
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