Yusuf S.
About Yusuf S.
Yusuf S. is a Palestinian-American professional based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, currently serving as the Platinum Team Lead at Scale AI. He has a background in computer science and engineering, with experience in various roles including co-founder and CTO at FOMO Social.
Current Role at ScaleAI
Yusuf S. serves as the Platinum Team Lead at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads a team of elite Platinum Coders who focus on training generative AI models. His leadership aims to establish new industry standards in AI development. This position builds on his previous experience at Scale AI as a Computer Science Expert, where he contributed to various projects from 2023 to 2024.
Professional Experience at FOMO Social
Yusuf S. is a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at FOMO Social, a role he has undertaken since 2023. His responsibilities include overseeing the technological direction of the company and driving innovation in its offerings. This position reflects his entrepreneurial interests and expertise in technology.
Education and Academic Background
Yusuf S. has a diverse educational background. He completed his high school education at Al-Iman Secondary Boys High School, achieving a High School Diploma from 2008 to 2018. He then studied Computer Engineering at Birzeit University for one year before transferring to the University of Michigan. At the University of Michigan, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 2019 to 2023.
Previous Roles at University of Michigan
Yusuf S. has held multiple positions at the University of Michigan. He worked as a Research Assistant in the Robotics Department for two months in 2022. Additionally, he served as an Instructional Aide for EECS 280 Programming and Data Structures in 2023 and for EECS 376 Foundations of Computer Science in 2021, contributing to the academic development of students in these courses.
Internship Experience at Amazon
In 2021, Yusuf S. completed a two-month internship as a Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern at Amazon in Seattle, Washington. This experience provided him with practical skills in software development and exposure to a leading technology company.