Nik Shah
About Nik Shah
Nik Shah is a Product Manager specializing in Market Data at Chainlink Labs, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in data product management, having previously held key roles at Facebook and other organizations, and possesses advanced degrees in social research methods and statistics.
Current Role at Chainlink Labs
Nik Shah currently serves as Product Manager for Market Data at Chainlink Labs, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in Hamburg, Germany, and works remotely. In this role, he leads a team focused on managing and mitigating risks associated with data products. His responsibilities include sourcing and onboarding top-tier crypto data providers while ensuring high standards across the partner network.
Previous Experience at Facebook
Nik Shah worked at Facebook from 2012 to 2021 in various roles. He began as a Measurement Analyst for EMEA in London, then transitioned to Regional Measurement Lead for Northern Europe in Hamburg. His final position was Global R&D Partnership Manager, where he led the development of innovative data products that enabled advertisers to measure the effectiveness of mobile ads, resulting in industry awards and a US patent.
Educational Background
Nik Shah has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Oxford. He furthered his studies with a Postgraduate Certificate in Statistics from Birkbeck, University of London, and an MSc in Social Research Methods (Statistics) from The London School of Economics and Political Science. Additionally, he completed a Coursera certification in Digital Product Management from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Work History and Contributions
Nik Shah has held various positions in different organizations. He co-founded Arbon in 2023 and worked as a Data Product Consultant and Data Product Manager at Chainlink Labs prior to his current role. He also served as Head of Quantitative Analysis and Product Manager at Future Foundation from 2004 to 2011. His contributions include scaling Chainlink's price feeds product and developing tools that significantly reduced the time required to approve new feeds.
Projects and Innovations
During his tenure at Chainlink Labs, Nik Shah authored code and contracts aimed at enhancing the safety of decentralized finance. He coordinated responses to external events affecting the quality of Chainlink's price feeds and played a key role in scaling the flagship price feeds product to handle market volatility. His work has focused on maintaining high standards in data quality and operational efficiency across the organization.