Gordon Diggs
About Gordon Diggs
Gordon Diggs serves as the Lead of the Gen AI Tech Workstream at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in engineering and leadership roles across various companies, including previous positions at The New York Times, Code Climate, and Intersection Co.
Work at The New York Times
Gordon Diggs currently serves as the Lead of the Gen AI Tech Workstream at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he was the Senior Engineering Director for NYT Cooking, starting in 2021. In this capacity, he has contributed to the development and management of engineering projects within the cooking segment of the publication. Additionally, he held the position of Interim co-General Manager for NYT Cooking from 2021 to 2022, where he played a key role in overseeing operations.
Previous Roles in Technology and Media
Before joining The New York Times, Gordon Diggs held various significant positions in technology and media. He worked as the Senior Director of Smart Cities Product Engineering at Intersection Co. in 2019. His experience also includes serving as the Director of Product Engineering at Sema4 from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in his career, he was the Director of Engineering at Code Climate from 2016 to 2018 and a Software Engineer there from 2015 to 2016. His diverse roles have equipped him with extensive knowledge in engineering management.
Education and Expertise
Gordon Diggs studied at Lehigh University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and French. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in technology and engineering management. He possesses a blend of technical and leadership skills, with a strong emphasis on people-focused engineering management. His expertise includes leading engineering teams and fostering collaboration to produce high-quality products.
Career Development at Paperless Post
Gordon Diggs began his career at Paperless Post, where he held several roles from 2010 to 2015. He started as a Software Development Intern, then progressed to a Web Developer, and eventually became the Dev Lead for Host and Account Management. His time at Paperless Post allowed him to gain valuable experience in software development and team leadership, contributing to his overall professional growth.