Summary
Paul Saxman is a senior software engineering manager and technical leader with 15 years of experience applying advanced computing, AI/ML, and spatial modeling to research and healthcare challenges. Currently leading Advanced Spatial Modeling at the Gates Foundation, he previously drove global programs at AWS to accelerate cloud, generative AI, and federated research adoption across education and academic medicine. His background blends hands-on systems architecture, HIPAA‑aware healthcare data interoperability (FHIR/OMOP), and high-performance genomics pipelines with product and partner leadership from Google and Amazon consumer health initiatives. Paul is comfortable briefing C‑suite stakeholders while also mentoring engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that bridge research and production. Based in Seattle, he holds an MS in Bioinformatics from the University of Michigan and a BS in Computer Science and Engineering, a combination that underpins his ability to translate complex biomedical problems into operational cloud architectures. An often overlooked strength is his long history building federated research platforms and developer ecosystems that enable cross‑institutional collaboration.
15 years of coding experience
27 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS Bioinformatics, Master of Science - MS Bioinformatics at University of Michigan Medical School
Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science and Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University
English, Japanese, French