Adam Chalmers

Adam Chalmers is a Senior Systems Engineer at Zoo, a startup developing next-generation CAD products. Here are some key details about Adam:

Professional Background

Adam is currently working at Zoo, where he is:

• Building a new programming language called KittyCADLang (KCL) for 3D design1
• Developing a time traveling debugger for KCL1
• Contributing to Zoo's cloud-based CAD tools, which utilize powerful cloud GPUs for real-time modeling1

Prior to joining Zoo, Adam:

• Led the engineering team behind Data Loss Prevention at Cloudflare1
• Helped build parts of Cloudflare's "Zero Trust" product5

Technical Expertise

Adam has expertise in:

• Programming language design and development
• CAD software and 3D modeling
• Cloud-based technologies and GPU utilization
• Rust programming (he identifies as a Rust engineer)6

Personal Information

• Originally from Australia, Adam is currently living in New Orleans until July 20256
• He previously lived in Austin, Texas with his wife, dog, and daughter5
• Adam started programming in 7th grade, learning HTML2

Public Speaking and Conferences

Adam is active in the tech community:

• He gave a talk at Tech Talks ATX with Cloudflare and Jam about time traveling debuggers and Zoo's CAD tools14
• He is scheduled to present a talk at RustConf in Montreal, analyzing how Zoo built a new programming language for 3D design3
• Adam is also invited to speak at P99 CONF 2024, a free online conference focused on performance7

Adam's work at Zoo combines innovative approaches to CAD software development with cutting-edge programming language design, making him a notable figure in the field of 3D design and engineering software.