David Rust-Smith

David Rust-Smith is a skilled professional in data science and software engineering, currently serving as a Staff Data Scientist at Thorn since March 2019, focusing on building models to prevent child sexual abuse. Prior experience includes a role as a Senior Software Engineer at Google, where efforts were aimed at making healthcare proactive through medical devices and data analysis. David co-founded SMEWebsites, specializing in web and app development for social enterprises, and contributed to software development at Development Gateway focused on AidData.org. Early career experiences include roles at Microsoft as a Program Manager Intern, NDWebSolutions as a co-founder, and development positions at GestureTek, Rich Media, Transport Canada, and Cognos. David holds a Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours from the University of Waterloo, emphasizing a strong foundation in technology and project management.