Summary
Emily F is a software engineer focused on machine learning who blends rigorous technical chops with a broad interest in societal impact, from climate activism to AI safety research. With eight years of experience across data science, SRE, and cybersecurity roles at companies like Tableau, FLYR, and TruU, she ships production-ready systems and prototypes using Python, PyTorch, Java, SQL, and cloud tooling. Her research on unsupervised steering vectors for LLM safety and hands-on work integrating AI-driven network defenses demonstrate a rare mix of ML research insight and practical security productization. Comfortable collaborating across cultures after stints in Europe and Asia, she pairs direct communication and stakeholder empathy with proactive problem-finding and clear documentation to ensure smooth handoffs. Emily is currently seeking opportunities in the Bay Area where she can apply analytical rigor to technology that meaningfully improves people’s lives.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Bachelor of Science - BS at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cupertino High School
English, Chinese, Spanish