Todd Morrison
- Executive: Head of Engineering, Director of Engineering, Principal AI Platform Architect
- Operational Leadership: Principal Architect, Engineering Manager
- Operational Impact: Staff Software Engineer, Machine-Learning Engineer
I'm a Pre-AI Engineering Leader and architect with 25 years of experience at top-tier companies, focused on the future of software in both theory and application.
I've worked fully remote since 2008, and I treat that as a discipline, not a convenience: real onsite-quality support, strong asynchronous communication, and engineering teams I've managed effectively across the internet rather than across a hallway. I'm a strategic, self-driven independent worker in every team I join.
I specialize in process optimization, productivity frameworks, and data-driven insights, and I drive innovation while mentoring the next generation of technology leaders and engineers.
As a 43-year-old single father to a 12-year-old daughter, I bring a balanced perspective to my work, combining empathy, resilience, and a commitment to growth.
What drives me underneath all of it is a passion for honoring the Human encounter and a commitment, through my work in the Common Wealth, to guiding the future of Human-Machine mediation toward a future that honors the best of who we are and what we dream into the world we share.
People Management: Team Building & Retention · Mentoring & Career Growth · Cross-Functional Leadership
Engineering Principles: Systems Architecture · Release Engineering & Process Design · Multi-Platform Delivery · Quality & DevOps Practices
Deep AI Design: AI Platform Architecture · Applied Machine Learning System Design · Human-Centered AI System Design
Non-Profit and Community ImpactFounder and Executive DirectorAI Mediation Movement, Inc. · Tomball, TexasJan 2026 – Present
Founded a nonprofit developing human-centered computational approaches that shift power toward people in an increasingly AI-mediated world.
- Built the organization's research, public education, and thought-leadership programs to help individuals and communities understand the risks and limitations of existing AI systems.
- Developed practical tools and strategies for preserving human agency and values in work, families, and communities.
Corporate CareerPrincipal AI Platform ArchitectThomson Reuters · New York, New YorkJun 2026 – Present
Transitioned from Principal Engineer and Architect into a dedicated AI platform architecture role, shaping the technical foundation for AI-driven product capability.
Independent ConsultancyFounderDeepElement Studios, LLC · Houston, TexasOct 2018 – Present
Independent studio, now focused on supporting nonprofits I care about and innovating on new products, after five years operating as a machine-learning consultancy for roughly 20 clients in the Houston area.
- Provided machine learning consultation to define and support business data insights for roughly 20 clients in the Houston area (2018–2026).
- Designed custom cloud solutions for real-time data ingestion, model generation, and deployment pipelines.
- Implemented LangChain and OpenAI language-driven solutions.
- Now directs the studio's focus toward supporting nonprofits and incubating new products rather than client consulting.
Corporate CareerPrincipal Engineer and ArchitectThomson Reuters · New York, New YorkMar 2025 – Jun 2026
Joined as Principal Engineer and Architect, before transitioning into the Principal AI Platform Architect role.
Corporate CareerHead of EngineeringArcade · San Francisco, CAJul 2024 – Oct 2024
Led the engineering team building scalable SaaS platforms for pre-seed companies, setting technical direction and process for a fast-moving early-stage product.
- Led the engineering team to develop innovative solutions for the software demo.
- Oversaw the architecture and implementation of scalable SaaS platforms tailored for pre-seed companies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and enhancements.
- Drove the adoption of best practices in software development, engineering processes, and DevOps.
- Mentored and grew the engineering team to meet the company's strategic goals and objectives.
- Implemented agile methodologies to streamline project management and delivery.
- Developed and maintained technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
Corporate CareerDirector of Engineering, Principal ArchitectGoCo Inc · Houston, TexasApr 2018 – Jul 2024
Built and led high-performing engineering teams over six years, architecting core platform solutions while establishing the release and workflow processes the organization scaled on.
- Built and managed high-performing engineering teams, achieving a 92% retention rate and creating frameworks for role leveling and career growth.
- Architected key solutions like a scalable mobile app and integration test framework, driving product innovation and technical excellence.
- Established bi-weekly release cycles and implemented Jira, streamlining workflows and improving delivery consistency.
- Directed cross-functional release management for GTM initiatives, ensuring quality deployments and operational alignment.
- Delivered 293 production deployments, authored 827 pull requests, and impacted 186,000 lines of code, showcasing hands-on technical leadership.
- Engineering lead for React and React Native teams.
Corporate CareerDirector of Core Platform EngineeringDisney Streaming Services · San Francisco, CAJun 2016 – Jan 2018
Technical Director for the MVP of Disney+ products, leading connected-device platform teams across the living-room and console ecosystem.
- Technical Director for MVP of Disney+ products.
- Led teams focused on Connected Devices, including Smart TVs, Xbox One, PlayStation, Nintendo, and Roku.
- Implemented machine learning and build automation for Smart Home devices.
- Provided leadership to multiple teams.
- Developed and executed technical strategies aligned with business objectives.
Corporate CareerDirector of Core Platform Engineering in Connected DevicesMajor League Baseball · New York, United StatesOct 2015 – Jun 2016
Provided technical leadership and architecture across seven languages and fourteen platforms, building applications for major IP-based video brands spanning sports, VOD, live entertainment, and special events.
- Provided technical leadership and strategy across 7 code languages and 14 platforms.
- Acted as Software Architect for Client Engineering and Build Engineering Architect.
- Built applications for major IP-based video brands, covering sports, VOD/live entertainment, and special events.
- Delivered seamless and engaging user experiences across multiple platforms.
Corporate CareerStaff Software Engineer, ConsultantVertigo · San Francisco, CAJun 2011 – Oct 2015
Progressed from Senior Software Engineer through Staff Engineer to Engineering Manager & Technical Architect over four years, delivering connected-media applications across game consoles, browsers, and set-top platforms for clients including Google, Sony, HBO, NBCUniversal, ESPN, and Time Warner Cable.
- Roles held: Senior Software Engineer, Staff Engineer, Engineering Manager & Technical Architect.
- Served as technical lead for the HBO GO connected-devices suite, including its original Game of Thrones launch, supporting global media distribution.
- Built for the Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, and PS4 platforms.
- Represented the Google Chrome Mobile team as a booth presenter at Google I/O for two consecutive years during its launch, and contributed to Google Chromium.
- Supported Telltale Games' game engine on its video pipeline.
- Architected and released NBCUniversal's connected-devices application suite across a wide range of platforms.
- Built white-label media applications for ESPN and Eurosport.
- Supported Mattel's digital toy initiatives in an R&D discovery capacity.
- Worked with Sony across PlayStation, its movie studios, and its Blu-ray and UltraViolet technical distribution arm, attending Sony DevCon three times as a support vendor.
- Supported the W3C's Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) working group through the HTML5 EME media rollout.
- Led Time Warner Cable's move to OTT for its legacy cable properties as a technical and strategic lead across multiple products.
- Represented the company as a vendor at NAB for three years.
Corporate Career.NET Engineer, Java/Web Technical LeadPalo Alto Software · Eugene, OregonSep 2008 – Jan 2011
Technical lead spanning .NET and Java/web development, the earliest role in a run of remote and distributed engineering work dating back to 2008.
Corporate CareerMachine-Learning EngineerTeradata · Dallas/Fort Worth, TexasJun 2001 – Sep 2008
Built predictive-analytics models for design chain management systems, serving dozens of retail clients including Pier 1 Imports and Pottery Barn.
- Developed predictive-analytics models for design chain management, informing merchandising and product-lifecycle decisions.
- Delivered solutions to dozens of retail clients, including Pier 1 Imports and Pottery Barn.