Paul Givens is a software engineering manager based in Boulder, Colorado, with 13 years of experience building data and research-driven systems. He currently leads engineering at The Trade Desk after transitioning from a hands-on data engineering role within the same company, combining people leadership with deep familiarity in data pipelines and scalable production systems. His background includes R&D and academic research—ranging from ice core dating AI to grammatical inference—which gives him a strong foundation in applied machine learning and formal methods. Known for helping engineers and organizations grow, he blends mentorship with technical delivery to turn complex research insights into reliable software. Paul graduated with a 3.9 BS in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, reflecting a long-standing commitment to technical excellence.
13 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, 3.9, Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, 3.9 at University of Colorado at Boulder
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Paul Givens - Software Engineering Manager at The Trade Desk