Stephen Sprinkle

Stephen Sprinkle is a Staff Engineer at Kava Labs Inc, a role he has held since November 2021. He is based in Mill Valley, California, and brings over 14 years of experience in software engineering and development, particularly within the blockchain sector.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Staff Engineer at Kava Labs Inc

  • Responsible for the conceptualization, design, development, deployment, and maintenance of various projects.
  • Proficient in frameworks such as Node.js, Express, Angular, and React, and skilled in languages including JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Experienced with infrastructure technologies like AWS, Linux (Debian), and Bare Metal systems.

• Previous Roles:

  • Software Engineer at Niftys (2021): Focused on cryptocurrency arbitrage.
  • Senior Engineer + Engineering Manager at Open to Close (2019-2020): Led the rearchitecture of systems from a monolithic to a microservices environment.
  • Senior UI Architect + Engineering Manager at Augur Project (2016-2018): Worked on a decentralized prediction market platform built on Ethereum.

Education

• Suffolk University - Sawyer School of Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Entrepreneurship (2006-2008).
• University of Wyoming
  • Studied Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Management (2004-2006).

Skills

Stephen Sprinkle's technical skills encompass:

• Languages: JavaScript (ES7+), HTML, CSS, Solidity.
• Frameworks: Node.js, Angular, React.
• Infrastructure: AWS services, Linux systems.

Stephen is recognized for his innovative approach and effective communication skills within teams. His diverse experience across various companies highlights his adaptability and expertise in both technical and managerial capacities in the tech industry.