Robert Felty

Robert Felty is a seasoned professional in search engineering and natural language processing, currently serving as Principal Search Engineer at Automattic since September 2020, where responsibilities include improving search experiences across millions of websites. Prior to this role, Robert worked at Cerence Inc. and Nuance Communications, focusing on developing virtual assistants for automotive applications and advancing natural language processing techniques. Robert's career also includes roles as a web developer and linguistics educator, highlighting a diverse skill set acquired through substantial experience in both technical and academic settings. Robert holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics and Germanic Languages and Literatures from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in German from Grinnell College.