Summary
Justin Platz is a Senior Product Manager specializing in AI/ML product strategy and delivery, currently shaping AI initiatives at Apple after eleven years building machine learning products across startups and enterprises. He blends a research-informed approach from IBM Research with hands-on ML product leadership at eBay and RECUR, focusing on recommendations, page optimization, and production-grade ML systems. With an MS in Computer Science from NYU and a BS from the University of Michigan, he pairs strong technical fluency with entrepreneurial instincts from a CS + entrepreneurship background. Colleagues rely on him to translate complex model capabilities into user-centric product experiences and measurable business impact. Less obvious: his career arc shows a deliberate shift from research engineering into product leadership, enabling him to bridge prototyping and large-scale productization effectively.
12 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MS) Computer Science, Master of Science (MS) Computer Science at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science, Minor in Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science, Minor in Entrepreneurship at University of Michigan