Evan Shapiro

Building technologies to connect the world's oceans to the people who depend on them (all of us).

Evan Shapiro is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Sofar Ocean Technologies, a company based in San Francisco, California.1 2 He has been in this role since February 2019.1

Professional Background

Prior to his current position, Shapiro has had an impressive career in technology and engineering:

Google: He worked as a Staff Software Engineer from September 2018 to February 2019, focusing on algorithms engineering, signal processing, and machine learning.1
Knit Health: Shapiro was the Co-Founder and CTO from February 2015 to February 2019, where he worked on bringing technology innovation and human-centered design to children's health and wellness.1
Spoondrift: He served as the Founding Technical Architect & Advisor from August 2014 to December 2018, designing robust and cost-effective remote embedded platforms for oceanographic and wave science.1
IDEO: Shapiro spent 9 years at IDEO from February 2006 to February 2015, involved in design, engineering, and research.1

Education

Shapiro holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Brown University, which he earned between 2001 and 2005.1

Role at Sofar Ocean Technologies

At Sofar Ocean, Shapiro plays a crucial role in the company's mission to connect the world's oceans and power a more sustainable future.3 The company has deployed hundreds of Spotters globally, creating the world's largest privately-owned network of ocean sensors.3

Shapiro is particularly involved in the development of Bristlemouth, an open ocean connectivity standard that enables the integration of various sensors and devices with Sofar's Spotter Platform.4 This technology allows for more efficient and flexible ocean data collection, supporting research and sustainable commercial solutions.4