Jay Logelin
About Jay Logelin
Jay Logelin is a Technical Leader and Staff Software Engineer currently at Protocol Labs, with a diverse background in software engineering and technical leadership across several companies, including Mineables and Dell Technologies. He holds a Bachelor's degree from DeVry Institute of Technology and a Master's degree from Harvard University, and has a keen interest in compiler design, post-quantum cryptography, and distributed consensus algorithms.
Current Role at Protocol Labs
Jay Logelin currently serves as a Technical Leader and Staff Software Engineer at Protocol Labs. He has been in this position since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advancing the company's technical initiatives and contributing to the development of innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at Mineables
Before joining Protocol Labs, Jay Logelin co-founded Mineables, where he worked as the Technical Lead from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included overseeing technical operations and guiding the development of the company's projects during his three-year tenure.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Jay Logelin has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various positions at notable companies. He worked at Dell Technologies as a Technical Team Leader and Senior Principal Software Engineer from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, he was a Principal Software Engineer at EMC from 2009 to 2016 and held roles at Oracle, Medavie Blue Cross, and CARIS.
Education and Expertise
Jay Logelin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry Institute of Technology, which he completed from 1998 to 2001. He also earned a Master's degree in Information Management Systems with Honors from Harvard University between 2015 and 2019. His expertise includes compiler and language design, novel cryptographic primitives, and post-quantum cryptography.
Interests and Personal Activities
In addition to his professional pursuits, Jay Logelin has a keen interest in running, despite managing a torn meniscus. He enjoys New York style pizza, reflecting a personal preference for this cuisine.