
Russell Palmer


About me
I was born/grew up in: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
I now live in: San Jose, California, USA
I completed my training/education at: Western University
What I do at work
I try to understand users of software products, have empathy for their lives and what they are trying to accomplish. I use this understanding to invent features which can help them and solve their problems. I work with engineers to build software, and with designers who help improve the look and experience of the software. Sometimes I work with people who help test and research the usage of the software. I use math and science to build some features, including the Machine Learning and AI components which help robots to observe, learn and grow their skills.
My career path is
I took lots of math courses, and computer science and engineering courses.
I am motivated by
I like using and building new technology, and working with really smart people.
How I affect peoples’ lives
I build software that people use every day to accomplish their life goals.
Outside of work I
I like soccer, snowboarding, reading and traveling.
My advice to others
Do your own homework, practice math by doing it over and over, believe in yourself and never stop learning.
- Art
- Business & Economics
- Computer Science
- Drama
- Foreign Languages
- Geography
- History
- Literature and English language arts
- Math
- Music
- Native Studies/Languages
- Brought People Together
- Enjoyed doing things on my own
- Liked helping people
- Organized activities for my friends
- Played on a sports team
- Enjoyed working with my hands
- Was motivated by success
- Wanted to be in charge
- Liked being given specific instructions
- Liked being given free range to explore my ideas
- Engaged in volunteer activities
- Liked reading
- Played video games