Michael Madden

Michael Madden possesses extensive experience in education and technology, primarily focusing on English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and various roles within web development and project management. Notable roles include ESL Teacher positions with Education Nationale and Ministerio de Educación, as well as Site Director at YMCA, where Michael planned after-school programs. In technology, Michael has served as a Solutions Engineer and Technical Project Manager at Defined.ai, where responsibilities encompassed leading SaaS projects and ensuring quality deliverables. Currently, Michael works as an I18N ASR Quality Engineer at Meta, curating test sets and managing project pipelines. Educational background includes a Ph.D. in Linguistics from City University of New York Graduate Center and a Bachelor's degree from Western Washington University, where Michael focused on Linguistics, French, and Spanish.