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 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