Welcome to Ben Brooks' corner of the internet.

About me:

I'm a software engineer, athlete, and reader who lives in New York City.
I grew up in Arlington, Virginia and went to school at the University of Southern California.
I've built software & ml systems at DirectAI, bit.io, Compass, Microsoft, EatUp, and Oath.
In 2024, I cycled across the country in 51 days, ran my first marathon in 2:58, and raced a 4:37 mile.
I'm currently interested in making machine learning controllable, accessible, and scalable for everyone.

See:

• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Goodreads
• Strava
• benjamin.james.brooks AT gmail DOT com

Some fun stuff:

• the data-free computer vision service I helped build at DirectAI.
• a little computer I made on minecraft
• a chimney filter I helped build for wood-burners in Fairbanks
• the only DT article I was quoted in during college

Some writing:

• reflections on a failed computer vision startup
• how to bike across the country

I am not a frontend developer and I take inspiration from Nat Friedman.