Olivia Naidu
About Olivia Naidu
Olivia Naidu is a Software Engineer II at Carta, where she has contributed to the development of fundraising tools and improved the onboarding experience for customers. She has a background in software engineering and research, having previously worked at companies such as Apple and Gift Card Bank.
Current Role at Carta
Olivia Naidu currently holds the position of Software Engineer II at Carta, where she has been employed since 2023. In this role, she continues to contribute to the development of software solutions that support fundraising tools and enhance user experiences for early-stage founders. Her responsibilities include working on complex software projects that aim to improve the functionality and usability of Carta's offerings.
Previous Experience at Carta
Prior to her current role, Olivia served as a Software Engineer I at Carta from 2022 to 2023. During this time, she played a significant role in the redesign of the onboarding experience for Carta's Launch customers, focusing on improving the user experience. Additionally, she contributed to the development of Carta's fundraising tools, specifically in the areas of SAFEs and scenario modeling.
Internship Experience at Apple
Olivia Naidu interned at Apple in 2021 for a duration of three months as a Software Engineer Intern. This internship provided her with valuable experience in software development and exposure to industry practices at a leading technology company.
Educational Background
Olivia completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Symbolic Systems with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction at Stanford University from 2018 to 2022. Prior to her university education, she attended The Hockaday School from 2014 to 2018, where she developed foundational skills that contributed to her academic and professional success.
Early Career and Internships
Olivia's early career includes various internships and roles that provided her with diverse experiences in software engineering and research. She worked as a Full-Stack Software Engineer Intern at Gift Card Bank in 2020 for four months and served as a Research Intern at Stanford University Department of Chemistry in 2019 for two months. Additionally, she was involved with the Stanford Social Entrepreneurial Students' Association as part of SENSA Labs from 2018 to 2020.