Adam Cotner is an experienced software engineering leader with a proven track record in various managerial and technical roles. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Ascend Analytics since July 2024, Adam has previously held senior management positions at Handshake and Tackle.io, among others. Adam’s professional journey includes co-founding Gondola and contributions as a Lead Software Engineer at Uplight. Education was completed at UC Irvine with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, reflecting a strong foundation in software development and engineering principles.