Location: Takoma Park, MD, USA
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: Python, JavaScript, Swift, React, PostgreSQL, Data pipelines, LLMs/AI, Game engines, Real-time systems
  Site/Portfolio: https://www.michaeldouma.com
  Email: [email protected]

I was #1 on HN last month with my semantic analysis of English. That analysis mapped 110M+ semantic connections across 1.5M+ words. I've turned that data into a daily word game about pathfinding through the multidimensional universe of language.

I transform complex systems into experiences users want to use, and bring 10 years of indie puzzle gaming insights to both gaming and non-gaming software:

* Design onboarding where users learn by doing, revealing features as users are ready

* Create products people use because they want to, not have to; make the 100th use as rewarding as the first

* Build "aha!" experiences into routine workflows, and crafting features worth showing off (no forced virality)

Track record of making complex systems intuitive: SpicyNodes (40M users), time.gov (2M monthly), medical AI for 1.5M patients. PI on $295K NSF SBIR. Led diverse teams up to 40 people - engineers, designers, artists, writers, operations - plus managed 200+ contractors. I excel at uniting creative and technical talent.

Seeking: VP Product or Head of Product at companies building AI products, knowledge tools, or creative applications. I architect systems and lead teams that ship products people love.

  Latest: https://www.inotherwords.app
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldouma/