Joshua Gevirtz
About Joshua Gevirtz
Joshua Gevirtz is a Staff Engineer at Deepgram, specializing in low-level algorithm tuning and systems-level optimization. He has a background in software engineering and research, with previous roles at IXL Learning, Interana, and Determined AI, and holds a Master of Science in Physics from the University of Michigan.
Current Role at Deepgram
Joshua Gevirtz currently serves as a Staff Engineer at Deepgram, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he specializes in low-level algorithm tuning to enhance system throughput and reduce memory usage. He is responsible for troubleshooting production issues to maintain high system uptime and contributes to the development of high-performance, high-accuracy Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) models. His work involves implementing and putting into production cutting-edge deep learning models, as well as conducting benchmarking and accuracy testing of deep learning systems.
Previous Experience at IXL Learning
Joshua Gevirtz worked as a Software Engineer at IXL Learning from 2013 to 2015. During his tenure, he was based in San Mateo, California, where he contributed to the development of educational technology solutions. His experience at IXL Learning provided him with a foundation in software engineering that he built upon in subsequent roles.
Experience at Deepgram as AI Engineer
Prior to his current role, Joshua Gevirtz was employed at Deepgram as an AI Engineer from 2016 to 2018. During this period, he was involved in the implementation of advanced deep learning models and contributed to the company's focus on Automatic Speech Recognition technology. His work during this time laid the groundwork for his later contributions as a Staff Engineer.
Educational Background
Joshua Gevirtz holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics from the University of Michigan, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science and Physics from Ball State University, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and computer science.
Research and Teaching Experience
Joshua Gevirtz has experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan, where he worked from 2011 to 2012. In addition, he served as a Physics Laboratory Instructor at the same institution from 2010 to 2012. These roles allowed him to engage in research and teaching, further enhancing his expertise in physics and engineering.