Narek Galstyan
About Narek Galstyan
Narek Galstyan is the founder of Lantern, a company focused on enhancing PostgreSQL for AI applications, and has a background in software engineering and research. He has previously worked at Timescale, Tanium, and Forkize, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Systems and Networking at the University of California, Berkeley.
Work at Lantern
Narek Galstyan serves as the Founder of Lantern, a company he established in 2023. Lantern is focused on enhancing PostgreSQL with advanced capabilities for AI applications, including vector search and machine learning inference pipelines. The company is part of the Y Combinator 2024 cohort, which highlights its innovative approach and potential impact in the tech industry. Narek's role involves overseeing the development and strategic direction of Lantern, aligning with his strong interests in distributed systems and databases.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before founding Lantern, Narek Galstyan gained valuable experience in software engineering. He worked at Timescale as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019, contributing to the development of time-series databases. He also held a position as an R&D Engineer at Tanium for two months in 2020. Additionally, he completed an internship at Timescale in 2018, where he further developed his skills in software engineering. His early career included a role at Forkize as Big Data R&D from 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Narek Galstyan has a strong academic background in computer science and systems. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Systems and Networking at the University of California, Berkeley, a program he has been enrolled in since 2020. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Princeton University, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he studied at ETH Zürich, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science in 2019. His foundational education includes an International Baccalaureate Diploma achieved from 2013 to 2015.
Teaching and Research Experience
Narek Galstyan has contributed to academia through his role as a CS Lab Teaching Assistant at Princeton University from 2017 to 2019. In this position, he assisted in teaching computer science concepts and supported students in their learning. His research interests align with his professional focus, particularly in distributed systems and databases, which he continues to explore in his doctoral studies.