Lee Jacobson is a professional freelance software developer from Bristol, England who first began writing code at the age of 15 while trying to write his own games. His interest soon transitioned to software development and computer science which led him to the field of artificial intelligence. He found a passion for the subject after studying Genetic Algorithms and other optimization techniques at university. He would often enjoy spending his evenings learning about optimization algorithms such as genetic algorithms and how he could use them to solve various problems.

Burak Kanber is a New York City native and attended The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. He earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, concentrating on control systems, robotics, automotive engineering, and hybrid vehicle systems engineering. Software, however, had been a lifelong passion and consistent thread throughout Burak’s life.

Burak began consulting with startups in New York City while attending The Cooper Union, helping companies develop core technology on a variety of platforms and in various industries. Exposure to art and design at The Cooper Union also helped Burak develop an eye and taste for product design.

Since founding Tidal Labs in 2009—a technology company that makes award-winning software for enterprise influencer management and content marketing–Burak has honed his skills in DevOps, Product Development, and Machine Learning.

Burak enjoys evenings at home in New York with his wonderful fiancée and their cat Luna.