John Sloboda
About John Sloboda
John Sloboda is an Engineering Manager at Clear Street, where he has led the introduction of new data architecture technologies to improve prime brokerage services. He has a strong background in distributed systems architecture and software infrastructure, with experience at companies such as Google and MakeSpace.
Work at Clear Street
John Sloboda currently serves as Engineering Manager at Clear Street, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he has led the introduction of new data architecture technologies aimed at enhancing the company's prime brokerage services. His tenure at Clear Street began in 2019 when he worked as a Lead Software Engineer for five months before transitioning to his current managerial role.
Education and Expertise
John Sloboda earned a Bachelor of Software Engineering from the University of Waterloo, completing his studies from 2003 to 2008. He possesses extensive experience in distributed systems architecture and software infrastructure, particularly within the ad tech and machine learning sectors. His technical expertise is complemented by his leadership skills, making him adept in both management and hands-on engineering.
Background in Software Engineering
Prior to his role at Clear Street, John Sloboda held various positions in software engineering. He worked at Google as a Software Engineer from 2008 to 2011 in the San Francisco Bay Area and again from 2011 to 2013 in Zürich, Switzerland. He also served as a Software Engineer, Tech Lead, and Manager at MakeSpace from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. Additionally, he was the Chief Technology Officer and Founder of blitzen for four months in 2013.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, John Sloboda has been recognized for his unique blend of technical leadership and software engineering skills. His contributions to the field have led to him being described as a 'Machine Whisperer' and 'Byte Wrangler.' These titles reflect his proficiency in managing complex systems and his hands-on approach to software development.