Summary
Michael Boratko is a research scientist at Google DeepMind with 14 years of experience blending representation learning and probabilistic modeling to advance NLP and structured prediction. Holding a PhD in Mathematics and an MS in Computer Science from UMass Amherst, he has led translational research—coordinating large grants (IBM AI Horizons, DARPA) and supervising numerous graduate projects—while publishing work that tightens foundational ML components. His background spans academic rigor and hands-on engineering: founder of an IT consulting firm, full-stack developer, and long-serving Army National Guard musician and squad leader, illustrating rare operational discipline and cross-domain leadership. At DeepMind he focuses on high-impact, foundational improvements to machine learning systems that enable practical solutions at scale.
14 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
BA, Mathematics, Economics, 4.0, BA, Mathematics, Economics, 4.0 at Central Connecticut State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mathematics at University of Massachusetts Amherst