Paul Butler
About Paul Butler
Paul Butler is the founder of Jamsocket, based in New York City, where he focuses on developing infrastructure solutions for browser-based applications. With a background in software engineering and quantitative analysis, he has previously worked at Two Sigma and Google, and holds a Bachelor of Math from the University of Waterloo.
Work at Jamsocket
Paul Butler serves as the Founder of Jamsocket, a role he has held since 2021. Based in New York City, he focuses on developing infrastructure solutions that enhance the user experience of browser-based applications. Butler is actively involved in shaping Jamsocket's managed platform roadmap and participates in the on-call rotation. He also plays a key role in the hiring process, specifically seeking candidates for senior Rust engineer positions.
Previous Experience at Two Sigma
Before founding Jamsocket, Paul Butler worked at Two Sigma as a Quantitative Analyst from 2016 to 2021. His five-year tenure at the firm allowed him to develop a strong foundation in quantitative analysis, which he later transitioned from to focus on software engineering and infrastructure development.
Experience at Google
Paul Butler worked as a Software Engineer at Google from 2014 to 2016. During his two years at the company, he gained valuable experience in software engineering, which contributed to his expertise in building web infrastructure and systems development.
Education and Expertise
Paul Butler earned a Bachelor of Math degree in Math and Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background supports his dual expertise in software engineering and quantitative analysis, enabling him to approach infrastructure development with a unique perspective.
Technical Writing and Interests
In addition to his engineering roles, Paul Butler has a background in technical writing and customer communication. He shares his knowledge through blog posts focused on session backends and other technical topics. His interests include the Rust programming language and browser technologies such as WebAssembly and WebRTC.