Hi, I'm Michael McNally - AI and Anti-fraud
I architect advanced AI and graph computation platforms, driven by a passion for solving complex problems in anti-fraud and threat intelligence. I thrive on tackling high-stakes challenges, especially in collaboration with innovators in deep tech and cybersecurity.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led News Feed Integrity at Meta, combating misinformation and developing anti-fraud ML at HUMAN Security.
Currently CTO of Permion.AI, architecting high-performance AI and graph computation platforms for critical sectors.
Can provide strategic guidance on building robust AI and anti-fraud platforms and scaling engineering teams.
🚀 Career trajectory
Creative Technologist
Began career building software for the movie and entertainment industries, covering graphics, animation, sound, music, and game design.
✦ Software Development
✦ Creative Tech
Search & Ad Quality Leader
Spent eight years at Google, leading Ad Traffic Quality and Publisher Quality teams to combat online fraud and misuse.
✦ AdTech
✦ Fraud Prevention
Integrity and Threat Intelligence Chief
Directed News Feed Integrity at Meta fighting misinformation, then served as CTO and Chief Scientist at HUMAN Security, focusing on anti-fraud ML.
✦ Meta
✦ HUMAN Security
✦ ML
✦ Cybersecurity
AI Platform Architect
Currently CTO of Permion.AI, developing advanced AI and graph computation platforms for critical applications, and advising startups.
✦ Permion.AI
✦ CTO
✦ AI Platforms
✦ Advisory
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering AI for Critical Domains
Driving innovation in AI and graph computation for high-stakes industries.
✦ Building advanced platforms for government, pharma, and finance.
✦ Developing molecular property prediction for drug discovery.
✦ Enabling knowledge discovery in complex data environments.
Mastering Digital Trust and Security
Expertise in combating sophisticated online fraud and abuse.
✦ Led anti-fraud and anti-malware R&D at HUMAN Security.
✦ Fought click fraud and online abuse at Google's Ad Traffic Quality.
✦ Prevented feed abuse and misinformation at Meta.
Bridging Art and Science in Tech
Unique background combining deep AI/ML expertise with creative technology foundations.
✦ Early career in graphics, animation, and game design software.
✦ Applied AI research from UCLA in scientific programming.
✦ Driving high-performance solutions across diverse technological landscapes.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with fellow innovators in AI and deep tech to explore new frontiers.
✦ Discovering emerging startups and technologies in the cybersecurity and biotech spaces.
✦ Finding collaborators for high-impact projects that leverage AI for societal good.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on building robust AI and anti-fraud platforms.
✦ Offer expertise in scaling engineering teams and tackling complex technical challenges.
✦ Share insights on navigating the landscape of enterprise AI adoption and cybersecurity.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying novel applications for graph computation in pharmaceutical research.
✦ Connecting with leaders in government and regulatory bodies focused on AI safety.
✦ Finding co-founders or key advisors with expertise in scaling deep tech ventures.
