Bart de Goede is a technical professional with extensive experience in software engineering and search technologies. Currently serving as Technical Staff at Perplexity since April 2024, Bart previously held the position of Head of Search Engineering at OnFrontiers. Bart's experience includes roles as a Senior Software Engineer II at Instacart, focusing on growth, and as a Senior Software Engineer at Scribd, contributing to both the search and web infrastructure teams. Prior experience includes a significant role at Catawiki, where Bart built a search system, and co-founding Dispectu, a software bureau specializing in data visualization applications. Academic credentials include a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Information Science from the University of Amsterdam.