Malcolm Murdock

About Malcolm Murdock

Director of ML Architecture & Engineering at Disney\'s Office of Technology Enablement, where I work with teams across the company on AI initiatives while ensuring our approach honors Disney\'s century-long tradition of creative excellence.I support ML architecture, data science, and engineering efforts spanning Disney Studios, Parks & Experiences, ESPN, Disney+, and other business units. I also lead Disney\'s AI Working Groups to foster collaboration among practitioners company-wide and manage Disney\'s AI governance framework to ensure responsible deployment that serves our creatives.During my decade-plus at Disney, I\'ve helped develop over $50 million of new product experiences, including the award-winning Google partnership \"Read Along With Disney,\" an AI-powered audio storytelling experience that won the 2020 Webby for Best Branded Voice Experience. I hold 15 patents, have published two novels, and earned a Master\'s degree in data science and machine learning from UCLA, plus degrees in mechanical engineering, creative writing, and humanities from Stanford.With expertise spanning emerging technology, AI development and deployment, machine learning, storytelling, narrative design, and product strategy, I thrive in the intersection where blue sky innovation meets market viability and creative vision. I believe that every great product experience begins with great storytelling, that the tech must always be servant to the story, that the best technology is the most invisible, and the best experiences are the most human.At Disney, we\'re working to show how creative-led companies can leverage AI tools to amplify human creativity, tell better stories, and create experiences that connect with audiences in new ways.

Experience

1. Director, Ml Architecture & Engineering - Office of Technology Enablement

   The Walt Disney Company

   Mar 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Working with teams across Disney business segments to support AI initiatives as part of the Office of Technology Enablement\'s AI Strategy & Practice Group. I help identify opportunities where machine learning can enhance creative work and ensure our approach serves Disney\'s storytelling mission while delivering measurable business value.* AI Working Groups: Lead Disney\'s company-wide AI practitioner community to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration across business segments.* Technical Engagement: Work with internal teams using a flexible engagement model from advisory consultation to development partnerships, helping ensure each project receives appropriate technical guidance.* Executive Education: Provide insights to leadership on emerging AI trends, technical capabilities, and implementation opportunities that align with Disney\'s creative values.* AI Governance: I manage Disney\'s AI governance framework to ensure responsible deployment that meets our standards for creative enhancement, ethical use, and business impact.Skills: Machine Learning Architecture · AI Strategy · Data Science · MLOps · Cross-functional Leadership · Technical Governance · Executive Communication

Education

• UCLA

  Master of Science - MS, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence

  2019 — 2022

• Stanford University

  BS, Mechanical Engineering & Creative Writing, Honors in the Humanities

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Project Management
• Management
• Iphone Application Development
• Objective-C
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Ipad
• Illustrator
• Creative Writing
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• User Interface Design
• User Experience
• Php
• Corporate Identity
• Html
• Photoshop
• Ios Development
• Strategic Planning
• Mobile Devices
• Writing