Gavin McDermott

Gavin McDermott is a professional currently working at IDEO CoLab, where he focuses on distributed systems, dispersed computing, and peer-to-peer networks.2 His role at IDEO CoLab involves building critical infrastructure and applications for the internet.

Professional Experience

Gavin holds multiple positions at IDEO:

1. Investor at IDEO CoLab Ventures: He has been in this role since September 2017.1
2. Engineering and Research: He has been part of this team since October 2015.1

Background and Expertise

Gavin's expertise lies in several areas:

• Distributed systems
• Dispersed computing
• Peer-to-peer networks
• UX design
• Product development
• Javascript engineering

Previous Roles

Before joining IDEO, Gavin had a diverse career in technology and entrepreneurship:

• Founding Engineer at BitGo, Inc., a reputable bitcoin security firm (January 2014 to August 2015)1
• Javascript Engineering / UX Design at Lovely (April 2013 to February 2014)1
• Head of Product at Narrable (February 2012 to April 2013)1
• Executive Director at TiE Arizona (May 2009 to October 2010)1

Education

Gavin's educational background includes:

• Studies at Hack Reactor1
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BSBA) from Creighton University1

Personal Interests

Beyond his professional work, Gavin is interested in:

• Explorations of consciousness
• Truth and symbology
• Human expression
• Idea representation and communication

Gavin McDermott's LinkedIn username is indeed gavinmcdermott2, which aligns with the information provided in the query.