Noel Curtis
About Noel Curtis
Noel Curtis is the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Rokt, bringing extensive experience in technology and engineering leadership. He has a strong background in machine learning, scalable architecture, and collaboration with product teams, having held various roles at notable companies including Grubhub and EMC.
Current Role at Rokt
Noel Curtis serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Rokt, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering initiatives and driving technological advancements within the company. His leadership focuses on enhancing the company's engineering capabilities and fostering innovation in its product offerings.
Previous Experience at Grubhub
Prior to joining Rokt, Noel Curtis held various positions at Grubhub from 2014 to 2023. He started as a Principal Engineer and progressed to the role of Vice President of Technology. His tenure at Grubhub included responsibilities that encompassed technology strategy, feature development, and collaboration with product and business teams to enhance user experience.
Educational Background
Noel Curtis completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology at the University of Mumbai from 2002 to 2006. He later pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in technology and engineering.
Experience in Machine Learning and Scalable Architectures
Noel Curtis has significant experience in applying machine learning techniques to improve search and recommendation systems. He also possesses expertise in building scalable architectures that are suitable for multi-datacenter deployments. This technical knowledge supports his ability to lead engineering teams and develop robust technology solutions.
Early Career and Internships
Noel Curtis began his career with internships and assistant roles in 2007. He worked as a Software Intern at EMC for two months and as a Teaching Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for four months. He also served as a Research Assistant at the same university from 2007 to 2008, gaining valuable experience in software development and academic research.