Keith Smiley
About Keith Smiley
Keith Smiley is a Senior Staff Engineer at Modular, where he focuses on optimizing AI infrastructure and enhancing developer experience. Previously, he served as Principal Engineer at Lyft for nine years, contributing to infrastructure development for edge to datacenter distribution.
Work at Modular
Keith Smiley currently serves as a Senior Staff Engineer at Modular, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on integrating compilers and runtimes to optimize AI infrastructure for heterogeneous computing environments. His work aims to enhance the developer experience and contributes to the unification of AI development and deployment. Modular operates with a vision to advance AI developer platforms, and Smiley's expertise plays a critical role in achieving this goal.
Previous Experience at Lyft
Before joining Modular, Keith Smiley worked at Lyft as a Principal Engineer from 2015 to 2024. During his nine years at Lyft, he contributed to the development of infrastructure designed for edge to datacenter distribution. His work emphasized usability, ensuring that the systems developed were accessible and efficient for users. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in engineering practices and infrastructure development.
Education and Expertise
Keith Smiley possesses extensive expertise in engineering, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development and AI optimization. His background includes significant experience in integrating compilers and runtimes, which is essential for enhancing computing environments. His focus on usability and developer experience reflects a deep understanding of the needs within the tech industry, particularly in AI and software development.
Background
Keith Smiley is based in Seattle, Washington, United States, and works remotely. His career spans several years in the tech industry, with a notable tenure at Lyft prior to his current role at Modular. His professional journey has been marked by a commitment to advancing technology and improving user experiences in software development.