Justin Gracenin
About Justin Gracenin
Justin Gracenin serves as the Vice President of Network Software Engineering at Two Sigma, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in network protocols, programming languages, and systems engineering, having held various roles at notable companies including Google, Bank of America, and Jane Street.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Justin Gracenin serves as Vice President of Network Software Engineering at Two Sigma, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he focuses on network protocols and software engineering, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. His work involves overseeing engineering projects that enhance network performance and reliability.
Previous Experience at Google
Justin Gracenin worked at Google in two capacities. He served as a Site Reliability Engineer from 2016 to 2017, where he contributed to maintaining the reliability of Google's services. Prior to that, he was a Network Systems Engineer from 2015 to 2016, focusing on network infrastructure and systems.
Professional Background in Finance and Technology
Justin Gracenin has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in finance and technology. He worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch as an Analyst from 2008 to 2009 and later as an Assistant Vice President in 2010. He also held positions at Jane Street as a Senior Network Engineer and at Bluefin Trading LLC as a Lead Network Engineer.
Educational Background
Justin Gracenin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His education provided a foundation in technical skills that he has applied throughout his career in network engineering and software development.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Justin Gracenin possesses a strong skill set in various programming languages, including Go, Python, Typescript, and Javascript. He has expertise in network protocols such as OpenFlow, BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP. Additionally, he is experienced in systems and databases like Linux, gRPC, Redis, and HDF5, specializing in low latency routing and switching.