alt Hacker News Location: Takoma Park, MD
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: information visualization, team leadership, LLM fine-tuning, RAG systems, semantic games
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldouma/
Versatile technical leader combining expertise in LLM implementation, semantic systems, and visualization with entrepreneurial experience. Founded In Other Words studio creating award-winning semantic games (IndiePrize, TIGA, Serious Play). Previously led SpicyNodes visualization platform reaching 350K+ users. Secured $295K NSF funding for technical innovation. Managed cross-functional teams up to 40 people, effectively bridging technical capabilities with user engagement. Industry judge for CODiE, Serious Games, and Reimagine Education awards. Ideal for startups needing leadership that balances creative vision with technical depth to transform complex information into intuitive, engaging products. Specialized in making sophisticated systems accessible through thoughtful design and meaningful interaction.
Just launched: A unique idea-linking game: https://www.inotherwords.app