Delaney Mackenzie
About Delaney Mackenzie
Delaney Mackenzie is the Director of Engineering at Hightouch, with a strong background in distributed systems engineering. They have held various roles in the tech industry, including positions at Quantopian and Keystone Strategy, and have contributed to academic outreach and growth strategies throughout their career.
Current Role at Hightouch
Delaney Mackenzie serves as the Director of Engineering at Hightouch, a position held since 2024. In this role, Mackenzie leads initiatives in distributed systems engineering, contributing to the company's technological advancements. The focus is on optimizing engineering processes and enhancing system performance.
Previous Experience at Keystone Strategy
Prior to joining Hightouch, Mackenzie worked at Keystone Strategy in various capacities. Starting as a Technologist from 2018 to 2020, Mackenzie progressed to Manager of Advanced Technology Services from 2021 to 2022, and then served as Senior Technologist from 2020 to 2021. This experience provided a foundation in advanced technology solutions and management.
Career at Quantopian
Mackenzie's tenure at Quantopian spanned several roles from 2014 to 2018. Initially, Mackenzie worked as a Software Engineer and later transitioned to Lead of Academic Outreach and Director of Academia. In 2018, Mackenzie also held the position of VP Growth. This period involved significant contributions to academic outreach and growth strategies.
Educational Background
Delaney Mackenzie studied Computer Science at Princeton University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 2014. Prior to this, Mackenzie attended Dartmouth College, where a focus on Computer Science was established during high school. This educational background laid the groundwork for a career in technology and engineering.
Advisory Role at ML Tech
Since 2021, Mackenzie has served as an Advisor at ML Tech. In this advisory capacity, Mackenzie provides insights and guidance based on extensive experience in technology and engineering, contributing to the strategic direction of the organization.