Damien Desfontaines
About Damien Desfontaines
Damien Desfontaines is a Senior Scientist at Tumult Labs, with a background in privacy and computer science. He has previously held positions at Google and ETH Zurich, and has academic credentials from several prestigious institutions.
Current Role at Tumult Labs
Damien Desfontaines serves as a Senior Scientist at Tumult Labs since 2021. In this role, he applies his expertise in computer science and privacy to advance the company's research initiatives. His work focuses on developing innovative solutions that address complex challenges in the field.
Previous Experience at Google
From 2014 to 2021, Damien worked at Google as a Senior Software Engineer in the Privacy department. During his seven years in this position, he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing user privacy and data protection. His experience in a leading technology company provided him with significant insights into software engineering and privacy practices.
Education and Academic Background
Damien Desfontaines pursued his Doctor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich from 2016 to 2020, specializing in privacy. Prior to this, he studied at École Normale Supérieure, focusing on Theoretical Computer Science and Mathematics from 2011 to 2014. His foundational education includes a Baccalauréat général from Lycée Vaugelas, completed in 2009.
Research and Teaching Experience
In 2013, Damien gained research experience as an intern at The University of Auckland for three months. He also served as a Tutor for the CompSci 350 course at the same institution during that time. Additionally, he worked as a Doctoral researcher at ETH Zurich from 2016 to 2020, where he engaged in advanced research activities.
Early Education
Damien Desfontaines completed his secondary education at Lycée Berthollet in Annecy from 2009 to 2011. He also attended Lycée Vaugelas in Chambéry, where he achieved his Baccalauréat général with a specialization in the European German option from 2006 to 2009.