Sean Paradiso
About Sean Paradiso
Sean Paradiso is a Senior Engineering Manager with a background in Chemical Engineering, holding both a Bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst and a PhD from UC Santa Barbara. He has extensive experience in machine learning and AI development, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Twitter and Citrine Informatics.
Current Role at Modular
Sean Paradiso serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Modular, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on overseeing engineering projects and teams, leveraging his extensive background in machine learning and software development. His responsibilities include managing engineering processes and ensuring the successful delivery of projects that align with Modular's objectives.
Previous Experience at Twitter
Before joining Modular, Sean worked at Twitter as the Manager of Machine Learning from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading machine learning initiatives and managing teams to enhance Twitter's data-driven capabilities. His role involved implementing strategies to improve machine learning models and their applications within the platform.
Career at Citrine Informatics
Sean Paradiso held multiple positions at Citrine Informatics, contributing significantly to the company's machine learning and software engineering efforts. He served as Tech Lead Manager for Machine Learning from 2017 to 2018, then transitioned to the role of Director of Software Engineering from 2018 to 2019. Subsequently, he became the VP of Platform Engineering from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on developing and enhancing the company's engineering platform.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Sean Paradiso earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from UMass Amherst, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at UC Santa Barbara, obtaining a PhD in Chemical Engineering from 2010 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and machine learning.
Research Experience at UC Santa Barbara
During his time at UC Santa Barbara, Sean served as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2010 to 2015. In this role, he engaged in research projects that contributed to advancements in chemical engineering, gaining valuable experience that informs his current work in engineering management and machine learning.