Team
Entrupy was created by a team with 8 Degrees (including 2 Ph.Ds), decades of work experience, 4 patents, thousands of hours of research and testing and an inherent drive to build trust in all high value transactions.
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VIDYUTH SRINIVASAN
Co-founder / CEO +VIDYUTH SRINIVASAN
Co-founder / CEOVidyuth is the co-founder and CEO of Entrupy and the co-inventor of Entrupy’s patented technology. Originally from India, Vidyuth earned a degree in journalism from Bangalore University while simultaneously designing and developing video games for Raptor Entertainment. He then embarked on a stellar career across a variety of roles including sales, business development, marketing, PR and film-making, while also working for software giants such as Intuit, Microsoft, etc.
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ASHLESH SHARMA
Co-founder / CTO +ASHLESH SHARMA
Co-founder / CTOAshlesh completed his PhD from Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at NYU specializing in physical unclonable functions, security and computer vision. He is responsible for Entrupy’s technology core and a deep learning expert.
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LAKSHMI SUBRAMANIAN
Co-founder / Chief Scientist +LAKSHMI SUBRAMANIAN
Co-founder / Chief ScientistLakshminarayanan Subramanian is an Associate Professor in the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at NYU and also Entrupy’s Chief Scientist. His research interests are in the areas of networked systems and data science with applications in computing for development (also referred by the acronymn ICTD). He leads the Open Networks and Big Data Lab and is a member of the NYU Systems group. He is associated with the Center for Technology and Economic Development, Center for Data Science and NYU WIRELESS.
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WILL TAN
CFO +WILL TAN
CFOWill earned bachelor’s degrees in commerce and information systems at the University of Melbourne, with concentrations in finance and accounting. Prior to joining Entrupy, Will held roles at Deloitte and We Love Numbers, advising high growth businesses in the U.S. and Australia on strategy, operations, accounting and taxation. Will is an enthusiast of Australian Rules Football, poker and delicious food.
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DEANNA THOMPSON
Director, Business Development SMB +DEANNA THOMPSON
Director, Business Development SMBDeanna is the Director of Business Development, SMB here at Entrupy and covers all sales, marketing and authentication events. Deanna has owned two luxury resale companies and has a unique perspective on the resale industry around trust and authentication. Along with her passion for luxury, she also writes the only blog dedicated to the designer resale industry, Closet Full Of Cash.
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RYAN KEAVNEY
Lead Developer +RYAN KEAVNEY
Lead DeveloperRyan dominates the role of Lead Developer at Entrupy and works hard to ensure a smooth user experience. He earned a master’s degree in computer science at NYU, focusing on systems and machine learning, and held an internship at ADP before joining Entrupy.
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DANIEL GARTNER
Data Integrity Lead +DANIEL GARTNER
Data Integrity LeadDaniel leads Entrupy’s authentication support team, and manages the analysis of microscopic data. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Babson College, with concentrations in finance and entrepreneurship. Daniel worked with many startup companies in San Francisco as a business consultant for Apple, from which he left to travel and subsequently create his own accessories company called TokyoNY. Daniel is a native New Yorker and enjoys the physics and suspense of baseball.
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DEVIN BATTERSBY
Support Operations Manager +DEVIN BATTERSBY
Support Operations ManagerDevin is Entrupy’s Support Operations Manager, including all on-boarding and relationship management. She earned a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising management at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Devin has managed numerous multi-million dollar luxury resale stores in New York City, and has expertise in buying and training at the brick and mortar level.
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VISHAL KANCHAN
Hardware Engineer +VISHAL KANCHAN
Hardware EngineerWith his vast experience in industrial engineering and manufacturing, Vishal heads all hardware design and manufacturing at Entrupy. In his earlier life he worked in the oil refining industry and fabrication of structures. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and also has experience in project planning and inspection.
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DHARINI RAGHAVAN
Software Developer +DHARINI RAGHAVAN
Software DeveloperDharini is a software developer at Entrupy, with a focus on building mobile applications and machine learning tools. She previously on the network security platform for McAfee, and holds a master’s degree in computer science from NYU.
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KARL FRIESEN
Software Engineer +KARL FRIESEN
Software EngineerKarl is a software engineer at Entrupy and received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Manitoba, with a focus on machine learning and security. Before coming to New York, he worked at Invenia in Winnipeg, and also as a co-op student for the Information Protection Centre. In his spare time, Karl cooks and creates Starcraft bots.
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SOUMIE KUMAR
Software Engineer +SOUMIE KUMAR
Software EngineerAs a software engineer at Entrupy, Soumie is responsible for the development of mobile and backend applications. Soumie earned a master’s degree in computer science from The Courant Institute at New York University, and has over 9 years of experience in designing and developing software for multinational companies. In her spare time she loves photography, reading, and eating out.
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DREW BARCLAY
Software Engineer +DREW BARCLAY
Software EngineerDrew is a software engineer at Entrupy, with experience in computer vision. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Manitoba, and previously held an internship at the Canadian Network for Public Health Intelligence.
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LEAH GROSSART
Operations Lead, Sneakers +LEAH GROSSART
Operations Lead, SneakersLeah earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Tennessee, before moving to New York and earning an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She held design positions at Anne Klein and Dress Barn before coming to Entrupy, where she now combines her passions for science, technology and fashion.
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ELLIOT BOWMAN
Authentication Support +ELLIOT BOWMAN
Authentication SupportElliot attended St. John’s University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, with a concentration in Organic Chemistry. While there, he held a laboratory research position dealing with organic and computational chemistry. In addition to authentication support at Entrupy, he assists with data analysis and training new hires. Elliot loves to draw, paint and sculpt, and also enjoys fine art in his free time.
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WILLIAM BUSH
Authentication Support +WILLIAM BUSH
Authentication SupportWilliam attended St. John’s University, where he earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Prior to Entrupy, he worked in retail and held an internship at Pfizer. Entrupy creates a dynamic space for him to combine his previous experience in fashion, science and data analysis. In his free time, William enjoys listening to good music, watching tennis and spending time with friends.
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AMANDA SINGER
Authentication Support +AMANDA SINGER
Authentication SupportAmanda earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Psychology at Tulane University. Before joining Entrupy, she worked at a high-end luxury e-commerce boutique and held positions at various bio and tech start-ups. Entrupy provides the opportunity for her to fuse her interests in fashion, technology and science. In her free time, Amanda enjoys playing with her five dogs, practicing yoga, and spending time with family and friends.
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JOAN WHITNEY
Authentication Support +JOAN WHITNEY
Authentication SupportJoan attended the University of Chicago, earning a bachelor’s degree in Biology, specializing in Neuroscience, and also a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Before joining Entrupy, she spent a few years managing a small lab, running clinical trials for various pharmaceutical companies. Joan has a passion for language learning and enjoys doing puzzles in her free time.
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FERNANDO GONZALEZ
Authentication Support +FERNANDO GONZALEZ
Authentication SupportFernando is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and certification in Geospatial Technologies. Prior to joining Entrupy he held administrative roles in several industries specializing in aerospace, herbal analysis, and telecom design. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking and learning photography. Being at Entrupy combines his deep interest in both fashion and technology.
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NORIKO ASAOKA
Japan Country Manager +NORIKO ASAOKA
Japan Country ManagerNoriko oversees Entrupy’s business and operation in Japan. Prior to Entrupy, she held various positions at docomo, Amazon Japan, and most recently at Etsy Japan as its Country Manager. She earned her MBA at Stanford, where she developed her interest in technology and entrepreneurship. She has passion for exploring different cultures, and enjoys eating good food and practicing Chado (tea ceremony) when she is not traveling.
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SATOMI FUJII
Japan Authentication Support +SATOMI FUJII
Japan Authentication SupportAfter graduating university, Satomi worked at various roles in different industry, including video production for a broadcasting company. She enjoys listening to the radio and going to comedy performances and vaudeville shows with her husband
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MAYU
Japan Authentication Support +MAYU
Japan Authentication SupportMayu is a fashion expert with a long line of experience in the space design and visual merchandising sector at a French luxury house and concept stores in UK. The place she spent most of her adult life has categorised herself as a common Londoner. She is excited to move from fashion industry to the technology space, which she always had strong interest in.