David Cox is a founder and CEO with 12 years of machine learning and security engineering experience, currently building Integrated Reasoning in San Diego. He previously drove ML initiatives at Apple and TRM Labs and has a background in security research and exploit development from roles at Palo Alto Networks and Exodus Intelligence. His academic path blends rigorous CS training (MS, UT Austin) with studies in statistical physics, reflecting a quantitative approach to hard engineering problems. David moves between research and product—shipping production ML systems while maintaining deep technical fluency in security and networking. An entrepreneur with YC affiliation, he combines startup grit with experience at large tech firms to commercialize research-driven ideas.
12 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Y Combinator
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science, Master of Science - MS, Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin
Statistical Physics, Statistical Physics at Ettore Majorana Foundation and Centre for Scientific Culture
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science; Mathematics and Security, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science; Mathematics and Security at Texas A&M University
Contributions:1 release, 57 pushes, 3 branches in 1 year 9 months
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