Paul Collier

Frontend

• React, MobX, Flow, Webpack
• Swift, C/C++, Objective-C
• Rust, WebAssembly
• OpenGL, Core Bluetooth, SVG
• Photoshop; prefer working with a designer

Backend

• Python, Node, Rails, Haskell
• Docker, AWS, Nginx
• PostgreSQL, Redis
• Git, Linux, OS X

Work Experience

Coinbase (YC S12) 2017 – 2019

• Coinbase Commerce full-stack development leading to launch
• Client-side Bitcoin (+ others) transaction signing for merchant wallet
• Encrypted non-custodial private key backup to Google Drive

eero 2015 – 2016

• eero for iOS work leading up to and following Winter 2016 launch
• 0.1% crash rate and 4.5 iTunes rating during launch
• Rewrote Core Bluetooth system for pairing with routers
• Programmatic UI in pure Swift

PlanGrid (YC W12) 2013 – 2015

• PlanGrid for iOS lead; feature work; memory and speed optimization
• Wrote OpenGL ES renderer for Android client
• Re-designed sync protocol for scalability and new requirements
• Reworked main backend server for performance and maintainability

A Thinking Ape (YC W08) 2010 – 2012

• Created and refined iOS MMO clients (Kingdoms at War and friends)
• Ported iOS client to Android
• Created hybrid native/DOM forum interface

CAMplete Solutions 2007

• Upgraded flagship product's old MSVC UI
• Extended OpenGL engine's capabilities
• Built in-house replacement for proprietary laser glyph driver

Education

Started with QBasic at a young age.

University of Waterloo 2005 – 2010

Bachelor of Computer Science

• Took two of ‘Big Three’ courses: Graphics and Compilers.
• Wrote new website and CMS in Django for student newspaper Imprint.

Interests

• Ski, swimming, travel.
• Coffee, whiskey, video games.
• Rust, the language and ecosystem.
• VR, 3D graphics, maker culture.
• Dabbler in various musical instruments.