David Adkins

Engineering Lead, Generative AI @ Meta

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Experienced senior technology executive with a proven history of generating new revenue, saving expenses, and finding technical solutions to business challenges. Versatile hands-on manager who is equally comfortable in the board room and behind the computer writing code. Skilled in digital media, enterprise application development, server and networking technology and business leadership. Entrepreneur who built a startup within a larger organization selling technology tools to other companies in other industries. Avid learner who is focused on staying up to date with the latest technologies. Holds an MS in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo focused on machine learning.

Experience

  • Meta (Full-time · 6 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Engineering Manager, Generative AI Data Quality
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Senior Engineering Manager, Head of Growth Notifications
      Mar 2025 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Senior Engineering Manager
      Aug 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Engineering Lead, Evals in Generative AI at Meta

  • Adjunct Professor at University at Buffalo
    Jan 2023 - May 2023 · 5 mos

  • Chief Operating Officer at [BN] Tech
    Apr 2018 - May 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Vice President Of Technology and Engineering at The Buffalo News
    Aug 2013 - May 2020 · 6 yrs 10 mos

  • Adjunct Faculty at Erie Community College
    Jul 2019 - Apr 2020 · 10 mos