Dheeraj Chakilam

CPO @ Arrow Markets | DeFi Derivatives

Dheeraj Chakilam is a tech enthusiast with a passion for creating beautiful user experiences, primarily within the Fintech and DeFi sectors. He holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science and Mathematics, both from Cornell University.

As the Chief Product Officer at Arrow Markets, Dheeraj Chakilam leads product development efforts. Prior to this role, he served as an Advisor at Lantern Finance and held various positions within Arrow Markets, including Head of Product and Product Engineer.

His professional journey also includes roles as a Technical Advisor at WalletFlo, Senior Software Engineer at Walmart eCommerce, Software Engineer at Jet, and Software Engineering Intern at Jet. Dheeraj has a rich research background, having been a Research Intern at Cornell University's Programming Languages Laboratory and Zhang Research Group. Additionally, he gained experience as a Cloud Storage Services Analyst at Cloudwards.

Dheeraj Chakilam's diverse experience and educational background equip him with a well-rounded skill set to excel in designing and developing innovative tech solutions, especially in the realm of Fintech and DeFi.