Jim C.
About Jim C.
Jim C. is a DevOps Engineer currently working at Alchemy in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has extensive experience in various engineering roles at notable companies such as MIT Media Lab, Reddit, Robinhood, and Twitter, and has a strong background in software development, security, and human-computer interaction.
Work at Alchemy
Currently, Jim C. serves as a DevOps Engineer at Alchemy, a position he has held since 2023. He works in the San Francisco Bay Area under a hybrid work model. His role involves managing and optimizing infrastructure to support the company's operations.
Previous Experience
Jim C. has a diverse background in engineering and operations. He worked at Reddit, Inc. in various roles including Senior Infra/Ops Engineer and Staff Infrastructure Engineer from 2017 to 2021. He also held positions at Robinhood as a Staff Performance and Capacity Engineer from 2021 to 2023, and at Twitter as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer from 2012 to 2015. His experience spans multiple companies and roles, showcasing his expertise in infrastructure and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Jim C. has a solid educational foundation in technology and engineering. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning a Master’s degree focused on software agents, market systems, and location services. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Photojournalism from Bowling Green State University. Additionally, he has completed programs at General Assembly and the Founder Institute, focusing on entrepreneurship.
Background in Research and Development
Jim C. began his career as a Research Assistant at the MIT Media Lab from 1999 to 2001. He has also founded the Voting Transparency Project and has experience in developing early location-based technologies and e-market systems. His background includes extensive work in security, cryptography, and human-computer interaction.
Published Works
Jim C. has contributed to academic literature, including publishing a thesis during his time at MIT. His research and writings reflect his expertise in software development and technology integration.