Dr. Dimitri Palaz

Principal Researcher & Engineer in Speech Technology and Deep Learning

Game Designer and Indie Game Developer

About me

I am a researcher and engineer specializing in speech technology and deep learning, with more than 15 years of experience developing innovative technologies from research to production. Throughout my career, I have designed deep learning systems, production software, and machine learning infrastructure used by major companies, including leading AAA game studios. I hold a PhD from EPFL and Idiap, conducted research at Facebook AI Research (FAIR), and currently work as a Principal Research Scientist at Speech Graphics.

Outside my professional work, I am an indie game designer and developer. Over the past two years, I have been studying game design and developing games in Unity, with a particular interest in system design, world building, and narrative design. I am currently developing my first commercial game as a solo developer, planned for release in 2026. You can learn more in my portfolio.