Byron Ellis

Byron Ellis is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in software engineering and data science. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Google since June 2022, Byron focuses on Portable Languages and Tools, particularly Apache Beam. Prior to this role, Byron held senior engineering management positions at YouTube, overseeing Trust and Safety Data Engineering and content moderation systems. Byron's earlier experience includes key positions as Chief Technology Officer at Spongecell, Chief Data Scientist at LivePerson, and various technical leadership roles at AdBrite. Academic credentials include a PhD in Statistics from Harvard University, alongside significant contributions to statistical methodologies and data processing at institutions such as Stanford University and Harvard.