Summary
Collin Cierlak is a Staff Data Scientist with 11 years of engineering experience, currently leading data-driven efforts at GumGum after progressing through roles from Data Engineer to Principal Software Engineer. Based in Moorpark, CA, he blends deep software engineering discipline with applied data science to deliver scalable production systems and pragmatic solutions to ambiguous problems. Known for the maxim "If you can't solve the problem, change the problem," he favors reframing challenges to unlock practical, high-impact outcomes. His career shows steady internal progression and technical leadership across analytics, backend systems, and machine learning infrastructure. Collin holds a Computer Science degree from California State University, Northridge and brings rare continuity of institutional knowledge that accelerates cross-functional delivery.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Bachelor's Degree Computer Science at California State University, Northridge