Adam Sachs
About Adam Sachs
Adam Sachs is a Senior Software Engineer with a background in Philosophy and Computer Science from Columbia University. He has extensive experience in software engineering and architecture, having worked for various organizations including Ethyca and Cambridge Semantics Inc.
Work at Ethyca
Adam Sachs has been employed at Ethyca as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing software solutions that enhance privacy compliance and data protection. His expertise contributes to the company's mission of providing tools that help organizations manage their data responsibly.
Education and Expertise
Adam Sachs studied at Columbia University in the City of New York, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Computer Science from 2011 to 2015. This educational background equips him with a unique blend of analytical and technical skills, enabling him to approach software engineering with a critical and philosophical perspective.
Background
Prior to his current position, Adam Sachs held various roles at Cambridge Semantics Inc. from 2015 to 2020, including Solutions Engineer, Senior Solutions Engineer, and Senior Field Architect. His experience spans multiple positions, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of software engineering and solutions architecture. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant at Maristas Provincia Mediterránea in Sevilla, Spain, in 2014.
Professional Experience
Adam Sachs has accumulated extensive professional experience in software engineering and solutions architecture. He worked at Cambridge Semantics Inc. in various capacities, including Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer, from 2015 to 2022. Additionally, he served as an Evaluations Coordinator and Tutor at Community Impact from 2011 to 2014, and as a Development Intern at PublicStuff in 2015.
Contributions to Privacy Engineering
Adam Sachs contributed to the development of Fideslang, a privacy engineering taxonomy that standardizes privacy compliance in software development. This initiative reflects his commitment to enhancing privacy practices within the tech industry and demonstrates his ability to integrate compliance considerations into software solutions.