AK

About

I'm a software engineer working at Circle. In my free time you can find me swimming in the San Francisco Bay, birding, or playing chess.

Work Experience

Circle

Feb 2024 - Present

Senior Software Engineer

Software engineer on the special projects team.

Phantom

Feb 2022 - May 2023

Senior Backend Engineer

Built the first backend services for Phantom to improve app performance and unlock new features.

a16z

Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

Protocol Specialist

Engaged with governance for crypto protocols in a16z’s portfolio, including Uniswap and Compound.

0x

May 2019 - Aug 2021

Software Engineer, Data Scientist

Built tools for professional market makers to provide liquidity to 0x API users.

Coinbase

Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

Data Scientist

Supported Coinbase Pro (the exchange product) by informing product decisions with data.

Education

University of Notre Dame

2011 - 2015
Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Economics

Skills

JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
Python
SQL
Solidity
Terraform

Swimming

Dolphin Club Alcatraz Swim

October 26, 2024

Dolphin Club Golden Gate Swim

September 21, 2024
25:39

Pier 15 to Dolphin Club

June 29, 2024
37:44 (self-timed)

Sharkfest Alcatraz Swim

August 26, 2023
42:24

Central Oregon Masters Eel Lake 1500m

August 12, 2023
26:05.8