Justin Parus
About Justin Parus
Justin Parus is the CTO and cofounder of SoundryAI, specializing in machine learning operations and infrastructure services. He has a background in software engineering at Microsoft and holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Work at Soundry AI
Justin Parus currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of Soundry AI. The company focuses on developing a text to audio sample generator designed to improve the workflow of music producers and songwriters. Parus has been with Soundry AI since 2024, contributing his expertise in machine learning operations and infrastructure services to drive the company's technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
Justin Parus earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in machine learning operations, low-level software, and infrastructure services, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Background
Before co-founding Soundry AI, Justin Parus gained valuable experience at Microsoft. He started as an Intern Software Engineer in 2017 for three months, followed by a full-time role as Software Engineer 2 from 2018 to 2022. He later advanced to Senior Software Engineer, serving from 2022 to 2024. During his tenure at Microsoft, he developed a control plane service for Azure that supports the workloads of Fortune 500 companies.
Previous Experience
Prior to his work at Microsoft, Justin Parus worked as a Computer Repair Technician at the University of Michigan from 2014 to 2015. This role provided him with hands-on experience in technical support and computer systems, further enhancing his skills in software and infrastructure.