Todd Goodrich, Deep Learning Software Director Email & Phone Number

As a software development expert with over 16 years of experience as Director of a large global team developing enterprise software in C++/Python/Tcl/Java, professional certifications in Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Agile methodologies, multiple software inventions, and 2 years of hands-on experience in predictive modeling using multi-layer Neural Nets, I believe that I can bring a unique and powerful blend of traditional software experience and data science skills to lead your engineering team forward with confidence.Identifying innovative approaches and improved solutions to business challenges both motivate and drive me. Observation, inspiration, education, and determination are my foundation for success. My philosophy is that introducing fresh perspectives and new techniques allow businesses to evolve and grow. My goal is to remain on the cutting-edge of advancements. My successes have often stemmed from acquiring and applying new skills, including Python, Web, and Machine Learning. I have enhanced my leadership abilities and cultivated a reputation as a major contributor through education, innovation, and strategic planning. I am a collaborative team player who is always searching for opportunities to impart valuable insights. With these qualities, I facilitate positive change and create high-impact outcomes.

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  Director Of Software | Inventor | Machine Learning Scientist

  Synopsys Inc

  Jul 1999 - Apr 2020

  (Formerly Virage Logic Inc., acquired by Synopsys in 2010)Trained, enabled, and led global 45-person team, driving dramatic productivity enhancements to Synopsys Embed-It! ® (EDA software for design, characterization, verification, and delivery of Synopsys memory IP)• Acquired and applied machine learning (ML) skills to deliver performance and accuracy breakthroughs needed for prediction of PPA (performance, power, area) of parameterized embedded memory IP compilers• Identified and retained high-potential talent, investing to train, coach, track, and reward progress• Prioritized and grouped key enhancements into “Major Programs” with multi-release roadmaps• Rebalanced dev resources between Major Programs to track dynamic customer priorities• Drove closed-loop, metrics-based, transparent program management by tracking customer satisfaction metrics, feature usage rates, and productivity improvement multipliers for Major Programs, reviewed quarterly with top customer management and VP• Met weekly with customer reps and developers to track and optimize Major Program progress• Boosted developer synergy and software design quality by having developers cross-train the whole dev team on new infrastructure and core features to be used/updated/known in next software design and test planning cycles• Spun-up new dev site in Malaysia by partnering with TARC University and an established contracting firm to source talent, increasing diversity and lowering costs• While excelling as Director, also worked hands-on into evenings and weekends as inventor and sole developer of Compiler Architecture File (a memory hardware generator system) delivering a 30X productivity boost to customers