Summary
George Tourtellot is a data-focused technologist and research engineer with over 15 years of experience innovating with machine learning across academic, non-profit, corporate, and government settings. He leads and contributes to data science and ML initiatives in roles ranging from Director of Data Science at Kapitus to alignment-focused research engagements, and he is currently a self-employed research engineer based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. His education—BSE in Electrical Engineering from Princeton and MSc in Computer Science from NYU—combines a rigorous engineering foundation with advanced computational methods. A proven cross-sector collaborator, he has built and applied ML systems that span research labs and production environments, translating complex requirements into practical, auditable solutions. Known for creativity, diligence, and a thoughtful approach to problem solving, he thrives at the intersection of data, systems, and policy to advance impactful technology.
9 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
MSc, Computer Science, MSc, Computer Science at New York University
BSE, Electrical Engineering, BSE, Electrical Engineering at Princeton University
Spanish, basic hindi, English