Paul Butler

Paul Butler is the technical Founder of Drifting in Space, a technology startup, and is currently based in Brooklyn, New York. Previously, he worked as a software engineer at Google, where he focused on developing and optimizing infrastructure for the core Google Search platform. Before his tenure in search engineering, Butler served as a quantitative analyst at the investment manager Two Sigma, applying data science methodologies to complex financial markets. His earlier professional career also includes specialized experience working as a botnet detection engineer at an advertising technology startup, focusing heavily on cybersecurity and fraud prevention systems. Originally from Halifax, Canada, he maintains active personal interests in running, sailing, and exploring new urban environments. Butler's current focus bridges the intersection of advanced software engineering, data science, and quantitative analysis to build scalable technical solutions.