Summary
Mor Katz is a Principal AI Research Scientist with a Ph.D. in Mathematics and seven years of industry experience bridging deep research and production software. Currently at Autodesk after earlier research and engineering roles at OpenAI and Dropbox, he specializes in translating advanced mathematical ideas into robust AI systems and scalable software. His background includes algorithm R&D for the Israel Defense Forces, where he developed security-focused mathematical solutions—an uncommon pedigree that informs his approach to trustworthy, rigorously tested models. Comfortable across theory and implementation, Mor has shipped product-facing systems as well as conducted multidisciplinary research spanning data security, linear algebra, and statistics. Based in Lafayette, California, he combines academic rigor with practical engineering discipline to tackle complex analytical problems that require both creativity and precision.
7 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics and Computer Science, Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics and Computer Science at Tel Aviv University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mathematics at University of Virginia