Miles Van Tongeren
About Miles Van Tongeren
Miles Van Tongeren is a Member of Technical Staff with a strong background in mathematics and computer science. He has worked at several technology companies and maintains a technical blog focused on GPUs, distributed systems, and machine learning.
Work at Magic
Miles Van Tongeren is currently employed as a Member of Technical Staff at Magic, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in San Francisco, California. His role involves applying his expertise in technical projects, particularly in areas related to machine learning and computer science.
Education and Expertise
Miles studied at Columbia University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a Concentration in Computer Science, graduating Cum Laude in 2020. Prior to this, he attended Brown University for one year, from 2016 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of computer science.
Background
Miles Van Tongeren completed his high school education at Harvard Westlake High School, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His academic journey has been marked by a focus on mathematics and computer science, which has shaped his career path in the technology sector.
Professional Experience
Before joining Magic, Miles held several positions in the tech industry. He worked as a Software Engineer at VM Capital from 2021 to 2022 and at PayPal from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Course Assistant for Machine Learning and CS Theory at Columbia University from 2019 to 2020, and completed a Software Engineering Internship at Honey in 2019.
Technical Interests and Contributions
Miles maintains a technical blog where he shares insights on various topics, including GPUs, distributed systems, and mathematical optimization. His interests extend to financial markets and theoretical computer science, which influence his technical projects and research, particularly in machine learning.