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.

  • VIDYUTH SRINIVASAN

    Co-founder / CEO +

    VIDYUTH SRINIVASAN

    Co-founder / CEO

    Vidyuth 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.

  • ASHLESH SHARMA

    Co-founder / CTO +

    ASHLESH SHARMA

    Co-founder / CTO

    Ashlesh 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.

  • LAKSHMI SUBRAMANIAN

    Co-founder / Chief Scientist +

    LAKSHMI SUBRAMANIAN

    Co-founder / Chief Scientist

    Lakshminarayanan 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.

  • WILL TAN

    CFO +

    WILL TAN

    CFO

    Will 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.

  • DEANNA THOMPSON

    Customer Success & Evangelist +

    DEANNA THOMPSON

    Customer Success & Evangelist

    Deanna is the Customer Success & Evangelist here at Entrupy and covers all sales, marketing, social media 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.

  • RYAN KEAVNEY

    Lead Developer +

    RYAN KEAVNEY

    Lead Developer

    Ryan 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.

  • DANIEL GARTNER

    Data Integrity Lead +

    DANIEL GARTNER

    Data Integrity Lead

    Daniel 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.

  • DEVIN BATTERSBY

    Customer Support Lead +

    DEVIN BATTERSBY

    Customer Support Lead

    Devin leads Entrupy’s customer support team, 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.

  • VISHAL KANCHAN

    Hardware Engineer +

    VISHAL KANCHAN

    Hardware Engineer

    With 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.

  • DHARINI RAGHAVAN

    Software Developer +

    DHARINI RAGHAVAN

    Software Developer

    Dharini 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.

  • KARL FRIESEN

    Software Engineer +

    KARL FRIESEN

    Software Engineer

    Karl 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.

  • DANIEL SPEYER

    Software Engineer +

    DANIEL SPEYER

    Software Engineer

    Daniel earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Maryland and continued his studies at Columbia. He has worked at Microsoft, Google and the New York Genome Center, the last of which resulted in two scientific papers. He brings a knowledge of systems, machine learning, and various other things that have caught his interest at some point. Outside of technology, he plays board games and dances the Argentine Tango.

  • SOUMIE KUMAR

    Software Engineer +

    SOUMIE KUMAR

    Software Engineer

    As 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.

  • DREW BARCLAY

    Software Engineer +

    DREW BARCLAY

    Software Engineer

    Drew 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.

  • LEAH GROSSART

    Operations Lead, Sneakers +

    LEAH GROSSART

    Operations Lead, Sneakers

    Leah 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.

  • ELLIOT BOWMAN

    Authentication Support +

    ELLIOT BOWMAN

    Authentication Support

    Elliot 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.

  • WILLIAM BUSH

    Authentication Support +

    WILLIAM BUSH

    Authentication Support

    William 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.

  • AMANDA SINGER

    Authentication Support +

    AMANDA SINGER

    Authentication Support

    Amanda 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.

  • JOAN WHITNEY

    Authentication Support +

    JOAN WHITNEY

    Authentication Support

    Joan 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.

  • FERNANDO GONZALEZ

    Authentication Support +

    FERNANDO GONZALEZ

    Authentication Support

    Fernando 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.

  • NORIKO ASAOKA

    Japan Country Manager +

    NORIKO ASAOKA

    Japan Country Manager

    Noriko 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.

  • SATOMI FUJII

    Japan Authentication Support +

    SATOMI FUJII

    Japan Authentication Support

    After 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

  • MAYU

    Japan Authentication Support +

    MAYU

    Japan Authentication Support

    Mayu 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.