
Co-Founder, Opal Dex
Austin, Texas
I'm building at the intersection of crypto and cutting-edge technology, focused on creating systems that put privacy and transparency first. As co-founder of Opal Dex, I'm working on next-generation derivatives trading with a house-blind, sealed-order architecture on Base Network. Previously, I helped launch Nook from concept to over $300M in transaction volume in just a few months, delivering innovative yield products to users worldwide.
The convergence of AI and crypto represents one of the most exciting frontiers in technology. I believe we're at the beginning of a transformative era where decentralized systems and intelligent agents will fundamentally reshape how we interact with digital infrastructure. Whether it's building privacy-preserving trading platforms or exploring how AI can make decentralized finance more accessible, I'm optimistic about the potential to create more open, transparent, and user-empowering systems that benefit everyone.
Opal Dex
Oct 2025 - Present • Austin, Texas
Building a next-generation derivatives platform with privacy and on-chain transparency for perpetual futures trading on Base Network. Achieved $1M+ revenue within weeks of launch using house-blind, sealed-order architecture. Leading product development toward public beta launch.
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2024 - 2025 • Austin, Texas
Took DeFi yield platform from concept to launch across iOS and Android, expanding internationally and surpassing $300M in transaction volume. Built 8%+ APY yield product in partnership with Coinbase, Bridge, and Privy. Backed by Amy Yin (Defy VC), Hoolie Tejwani (Coinbase Ventures), and Coulter Mulligan (UDHC).
Coinbase
2018 - 2024
Led engineering teams that spearheaded the launch of Coinbase Earn alongside Balaji Srinivasan, rebuilt flagship iOS and Android apps from the ground up in React Native, and created the new Coinbase Wallet app. Delivered trading capabilities that unlocked hundreds of millions of dollars in on-chain volume.
Uniform Teeth
2015 - 2018
Grew product and company by reaching early adopters at Airbnb, Uber, and other leading tech companies. Built and scaled the platform from initial concept through product-market fit.
Uber
Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
Contributed to core platform engineering during Uber's rapid growth phase, working on scalable systems for the global ridesharing platform.
Sociable Labs
Apr 2013 - Oct 2014
Led engineering team building social and collaborative products. Previously served as Front End Engineer (Apr 2012 - Apr 2013).
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
2007 - 2011