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Dorian Clay

Software Engineer
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dorianclay.com
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dorian@dorianclay.com
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425.503.5757

Areas of Specialization

  • Software Library Development
  • Ad Tech
  • Machine Learning
  • Technology Ethics

Education

Santa Clara University

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B.S. Computer Science & Engineering
Sep 2018 - Dec 2022

Santa Clara University

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B.S. Technology Leadership & Policy
Sep 2018 - Dec 2022

Honors and Awards

Santa Clara University Dean’s List

Jun 2019

Publications

SIGKDD '22 Undergraduate Consortium

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

Publications In Preparation

Forthcoming in a collection of edited papers on AR and VR.

Embodiment, Relationships, and Sexuality in the Metaverse: A Critical Analysis

Analysis on how extended reality embodiment and virtually real experiences challenge our conceptions of sex, sexual orientation, and romantic relationships.

Presentations

52nd Annual Senior Design Conference

The Metaverse and Problems of the Self

Apr 2022

Great Lakes Philosophy Conference

Professional Experience

Microsoft

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Software Engineer
Jan 2023 - Current

Microsoft

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Software Engineer Intern
Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

Santa Clara University

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Undergraduate Research Assistant
Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

Principal Investigator: Dr. Erick Ramirez

Santa Clara University

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Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

Principal Investigator: Dr. Yuhong Liu

WiBotic Inc.

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Robotics Engineer Intern
Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

Certifications

CITI Program

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Student Research Ethics
Apr 2021 - Apr 2024

Volunteer Experience

King County Search & Rescue

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Searcher/Rescuer
Sep 2017 - Dec 2020

Abroad Experience

Busan, South Korea

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Busan: Smart Cities
Aug 2019

University of Washington Summer Seminar

Interests

  • Photography
  • Triathlon
  • Cycling