Summary
Harrison Chapman is a Staff Software Engineer at Google with 15 years of experience blending rigorous mathematical research and production software development. He holds a PhD in Mathematics and completed a postdoc studying topology and geometry, publishing in top journals and teaching advanced courses—experience he leverages to reason about complex algorithms and data structures. Proficient in Python with substantial C++, Java, and JavaScript experience, he’s moved from academic prototypes (e.g., Kalman-filter vision tools and cloud-enabled research pipelines) to scalable systems at Google. Based in Boulder, Colorado, he brings a rare mix of theoretical depth and practical engineering, comfortable translating abstract math (Grassmannians, frames, algebraic geometry) into reliable, performant code. Colleagues describe him as a precise, curious problem-solver who combines scientific communication skills with hands-on software leadership.
15 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Mathematics at University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Mathematics and Computer Science, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Mathematics and Computer Science at Bowdoin College