Martin Conte Mac Donell

Martin Conte Mac Donell is a seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in engineering and infrastructure. Currently serving as Co-Founder at bitdrift since May 2023, Martin previously held the position of Senior Director of Engineering at Lyft from September 2014 to May 2023, overseeing Security, Privacy, Production Infrastructure, and Mobile Infrastructure. Notably, Martin pitched and led a complete iOS rewrite in Swift at Lyft, contributing significantly to the company's technological advancements. Earlier career highlights include serving as Principal Software Engineer at Kicksend, where the company was backed by prominent investors and later acquired by Lyft, and founding Atommica, which became jampp and raised Series A funding before being acquired by Affle. Other ventures include founding The Whuffie Bank, leading product development at Livra.com, and enhancing platform revenue at CycleLogic. Martin's diverse background encompasses significant contributions across various startups and established companies in the tech industry.