David Furst

David Furst is an experienced professional in data science, machine learning, and technical program management, with a career spanning over two decades. Furst has held significant roles, including Vice President of Data Science and Machine Learning at Goldman Sachs, where responsibilities included driving ML adoption across the firm, and Principal Technical Program Manager at Amazon, focusing on Robotics AI and Alexa AI initiatives. Furst's expertise extends to leadership positions at companies such as Capital One, Meta, and PR Newswire, overseeing technology and AI/ML initiatives. Notable achievements also include directing interactions for interactive media projects at Webkinz and Earth Rangers and serving as Chief Architect at CanWest MediaWorks. Currently, Furst contributes to Meta as a Technical Program Manager, enhancing ad ranking through state-of-the-art ML techniques.