David Vinson
Global Wellbeing, Research & Innovation Specialist
Austin, Texas, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolDavid Vinson is a research-driven innovation leader with 11 years of experience at the intersection of cognitive science, behavior, and AI, currently shaping global wellbeing metrics and tools at TikTok. He holds a PhD in Cognitive and Information Science, has authored 20+ peer-reviewed articles and holds 7+ patents that bridge experimental psychology and practical technology solutions. David has led cross-disciplinary R&D teams and programs at Accenture, IntouchCX, and Pilot44 to design trust & safety systems, generative AI strategies, and neuroscience-informed measures of employee and client outcomes. Known for translating rigorous mixed-methods research into product-ready innovations, he mentors researchers and manages vendor and academic collaborations to accelerate impact. Based in Austin, he combines deep academic pedigree with hands-on delivery, uniquely focusing on how novel measurement and engagement frameworks affect real-world KPIs and human wellbeing.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Cognitive Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Cognitive Science at University of California, MercedMaster of Science (M.S.) Cognitive Science, Master of Science (M.S.) Cognitive Science at Illinois State University
Github Skills (4)
python4
jupyter-notebook4
data-science3
jupyter3
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
DaveVinson/Spontaneous-typing-task
Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
Contributions:9 commits, 5 pushes, 1 branch in 4 months
DaveVinson/cogsci_2014
Mar 2015 - May 2018
Contributions:10 commits, 9 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 3 months
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