Startup Experience
Companies I co-founded, engineered, or joined early — always building something new.
Joined Gridmatic, an energy optimization startup using machine learning to trade electricity in real-time markets. Built and managed the IT infrastructure supporting a fast-moving team of engineers working on grid-scale energy problems.
- →Stood up and managed IT infrastructure from the ground up in a startup environment
- →Supported a technical engineering team working on real-time electricity markets
- →Balanced speed and reliability in a resource-constrained, high-growth setting
Co-founded Robotic Solutions, building automated systems and robotics technology. Led the technical vision, architecture decisions, and hands-on engineering from day one.
- →Led full-stack technical architecture from concept to deployment
- →Managed engineering team and external vendor relationships
- →Drove product roadmap and hardware/software integration strategy
Served as a co-founder at Atmos, a computer vision and augmented reality startup. Oversaw the technical development of vision-based systems, leading a team building at the intersection of hardware sensors and software intelligence.
- →Architected computer vision pipeline and AR platform infrastructure
- →Recruited and led engineering talent in a competitive market
- →Translated investor vision into actionable technical milestones
Hardware Engineer at Kiwibot, the autonomous delivery robot startup operating on college campuses. Worked on the physical systems that keep robots running reliably in real-world environments.
- →Hands-on hardware engineering on autonomous delivery robots
- →Field deployment and maintenance across live campus environments
- →Iterative hardware improvements informed by real-world failure data
As a QA engineer who worked on Pokémon GO, I focused on ensuring game quality through rigorous testing, helping one of the most engaging, successful, and popular mobile games of all time.
- →Tested and validated Pokémon GO features at massive scale
- →Created and executed test cases to validate cross-device performance
- →Worked closely with developers to resolve issues before major releases
As a QA engineer on QuizUp, I was responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of the game.
- →Designed and executed test cases across the full game feature set
- →Collaborated directly with developers to identify and resolve issues quickly
- →Ensured smooth cross-device and cross-platform performance
As a social media marketing intern at Bebo, I assisted in creating and scheduling content, engaging with the community, and analyzing social media performance. I helped execute campaigns to grow brand awareness and increase user engagement across various platforms.
- →Created and scheduled content to drive community growth and engagement
- →Analyzed social media performance metrics to inform campaign strategy
- →Executed brand awareness campaigns across multiple social platforms
Recommendations
“Outstanding individual. Anyone that has the privilege of meeting Silas will find a unique intellectual. As young as he may be, his concepts and ideas are far beyond his age. Keep your eye on him. He's a game changer.”
“I've worked with many talented people, but Silas stands out because of his ownership mentality. He approaches every challenge as if the success of the company depends on it, and he consistently delivers results. Silas has the rare ability to see both the details and the bigger picture, making him a valuable contributor in any high-growth environment. I would not hesitate to work with him again.”
“Startups demand people who can wear multiple hats, learn quickly, and create value with limited resources. Silas excelled in exactly that environment. His curiosity, technical aptitude, and drive to continuously improve made him one of the most impactful members of the team. I fully expect to see him take on increasingly significant leadership roles throughout his career.”