Amitai Berger
About Amitai Berger
Amitai Berger is a Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in software engineering and project management, with previous roles at companies such as Gametime United and Workday.
Current Role at The New York Times
Amitai Berger currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he works remotely and contributes to various engineering projects. He has also been involved as a Scrum Master since 2021, where he facilitates agile processes and enhances team collaboration. His responsibilities include overseeing project timelines and ensuring effective communication among team members.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Amitai Berger has a history of working at The New York Times in various capacities. He served as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to multiple software development initiatives. In 2023, he briefly held the position of Interim Engineering Manager for one month. His work has included significant contributions to the newsroom's publishing platform, improving operational efficiency and workflow.
Work Experience at Workday
Prior to his current role, Amitai Berger worked at Workday in several positions. He was a Software Engineer 2 from 2014 to 2016 and a Scrum Master from 2015 to 2016, both based in Pleasanton, California. He also gained experience as a Software Intern and Software Co-op in 2012 and 2013, respectively. His roles at Workday involved software development and agile project management.
Education and Academic Background
Amitai Berger earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Cornell Engineering, studying from 2010 to 2014. He also participated in a study abroad program at Tel Aviv University in 2013. His foundational education includes a high school diploma from Shaker High School, where he completed an Advanced Regents curriculum from 2006 to 2010.
Technical Contributions and Initiatives
Amitai Berger has made significant technical contributions at The New York Times. He created and led a GraphQL working group, which increased the adoption and standardization of GraphQL within the organization. He also architected and integrated a GraphQL backend using Typescript and Go, enhancing the workflow for journalists. His work on a next-generation publishing platform has notably decreased publishing times and reduced production incidents.