David Ziegler
About David Ziegler
David Ziegler is a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in distributed systems engineering and a background in mathematics and economics. He has held various roles in technology, including positions at Goldman Sachs and Clear Street, and has experience in architecting and scaling web applications.
Work at Clear Street
David Ziegler serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Clear Street, a role he has held since 2021. He is based in New York, New York. In this position, he is responsible for the core transaction processing engine that is utilized for clearing and settlement operations. His expertise in distributed systems engineering contributes significantly to the efficiency and reliability of the platform.
Education and Expertise
David Ziegler holds a Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics from Case Western Reserve University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. He possesses expertise in distributed systems engineering and is proficient in various programming languages, including Python, Go, C/C++, Javascript, and Java.
Background
David Ziegler has a diverse professional background in software engineering and technology management. He began his career as an intern at Numenta in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2007 to 2008. He later worked at Mingle Media Corporation as a Lead Software Engineer from 2009 to 2010. His experience includes roles as a Lead Software Engineer and Product Manager at StreetLight Data, Inc. from 2013 to 2015, and as Vice President of Equities Technology at Goldman Sachs from 2015 to 2018.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, David Ziegler has held several key positions in software engineering and product management. He has worked as a lead full stack engineer and product manager at various startups, where he was involved in architecting, implementing, and scaling web applications from initial product launch to acquiring paying customers. His experience spans multiple sectors, enhancing his versatility in the technology field.