Actively evaluating a few opportunities for direct work, most likely in AI safety.
Previously led an applied AI research team at a big tech company before taking a year sabbatical to do some creative work and reconsider how I might have a larger impact with my career and time.
It was during this sabbatical that I learned of the effective altruism movement and have been enjoying working through my own cause prioritization and how I might best contribute my skill set over the last 6 months or so.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Remote: My ideal is a hybrid environment but fully remote or fully onsite are both OK.
Willing to relocate: Hesitant, but will for the right opportunity
Skills:
People Management
Hiring & Onboarding, Scoping responsibilities, Performance management, Culture setting, Coaching, Offsites
Being a manager has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I love thinking about how to set people up for success.
Product/Program Management
Managing ambiguity, Software development, Vision articulation, Prioritization, Interviewing, Roadmapping, Agile Development, Goals & Metrics development
My experience running an R&D team could be characterized as part engineering manager, part product manager for speculative/risky projects. My strengths are more PM leaning.
Technical Communication
Researching technical topics, building mental models for how things work, distilling complexity, bridging technical and non-technical people
Public speaking to a wide variety of audiences, from keynotes to conferences to marketing videos
Creative
I like to spend my leisure time on creative projects, things like writing & illustrating, design, painting, and constructing spaces.
Undecided if this will be an important factor in the role I ultimately land on, but sharing regardless
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganfabian/
Email: morganjfabian@gmail.com
Notes:
I have experience leading an applied AI research team. I am hesitant to put “AI” as a skill in the EA community given I do not imagine myself going into technical research, but would like to mention it as an area I have broad based understanding of.
I’d be especially interested to work on AI safety or Global Priorities research related to the longer term future. In addition to x-risks, I am keen to look at areas within AI that concern equity and protecting human rights.
Available: Immediately