Neuroscientist | Principal Product Manager | Privacy Expert
Dr. Paul Farrow is a multifaceted professional whose career spans neuroscience, digital advertising, and privacy innovation. He earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Bristol and has contributed to groundbreaking research on synaptic transmission.
Sep 2024 - Present (7 months)
As a board member at Prebid.org, Dr. Farrow offers strategic oversight on open-source initiatives in digital advertising. His guidance emphasizes the development of privacy-enhancing technologies and shaping industry standards.
Principal Product Manager (Remote, Sep 2023 - Present, 1 year 7 months)
In his current role, Dr. Farrow leads the Privacy Product for Microsoft Ads. He directs strategies that integrate cutting-edge methods like k-anonymity and differential privacy, ensuring robust protection of user data while preparing the business for a post-cookie future.
Senior Product Manager (Jun 2022 - Sep 2023, 1 year 4 months)
Prior to his current role, he excelled as a Senior Product Manager, sharpening his skills in analytics and negotiation and laying a solid foundation for his leadership in privacy-driven product innovation.
Senior Product Manager (London, Mar 2022 - Jun 2022, 4 months)
At Xandr, he contributed to high-impact product initiatives, employing data analytics and strategic negotiation to support the evolution of digital advertising technologies.
Product Manager (Hamburg, Apr 2021 - Mar 2022, 1 year)
In this capacity, Dr. Farrow combined analytical insights with effective product planning to drive innovation and strengthen the company’s market positioning.
Manager, Solutions Consulting (Hamburg Area, Sep 2018 - Apr 2021, 2 years 8 months)
At AppNexus, he bridged complex technical challenges with client needs, offering strategic consulting and transferring his expertise to enhance advertising solutions.
Senior Research Scientist (Hamburg Area, Aug 2017 - May 2018, 10 months)
Leading a dynamic team, Dr. Farrow managed ion channel-related projects.
Scientist (Sep 2015 - Aug 2017, 2 years)
At Ipsen, he established and ran a research laboratory, engaging in challenging biochemical experiments that expanded the frontiers of scientific discovery.
Postdoctoral Researcher (London, Sep 2014 - Sep 2015, 1 year 1 month)
At UCL, his research focused on elucidating the mechanisms of synaptic function, deepening the scientific community’s understanding of neural communication.
Postdoctoral Researcher (Heidelberg Area, Jan 2012 - Aug 2014, 2 years 8 months)
At DZNE, Dr. Farrow investigated neuronal communication in both healthy and diseased states, contributing valuable insights to the study of neurodegenerative conditions.
Research article published in Neuron (2014) exploring how CKAMP proteins regulate AMPA receptor activity.
Detailed study featured in eLife (2015) discussing mechanisms of synaptic transmission and plasticity.
A blog post outlining Microsoft’s innovative approach to privacy-enhancing technologies and emerging advertising standards.
A collection of articles and presentations discussing advanced techniques such as trusted execution and differential privacy.
In an interview for Beet.TV, Dr. Farrow discusses how Microsoft Advertising is maintaining personalization while upholding user privacy.
Watch the full interview and read more details on Beet.TV.
Leveraging his technical expertise, Dr. Farrow is a recognized authority in digital privacy. At Microsoft, he directs the privacy product strategy while ensuring all products comply with global regulations. He also contributes to the ad-tech community as a board member of Prebid.org.
Email: paul.farrow@example.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paulfarrow