Jim Posen

Jim Posen is a seasoned technology professional currently serving as Co-Founder and CTO at Irreducible, where work focuses on an FPGA-accelerated platform for zk-SNARK proof generation using a Rust-based hardware-integrated stack. Previous experience includes roles as an Embedded Software Engineer at Red Balloon Security, where contributions involved integrating core technology into client firmware and enhancing encryption capabilities, and as a Core Development Intern at Parity Technologies, focusing on the Substrate blockchain framework. At Coinbase, Jim held the position of Technical Lead, overseeing the payments backend team and implementing cryptocurrency transaction processors. Jim’s early career included positions at Duke Chronicle, Facebook, Google, and Morgan Stanley, with educational credentials featuring a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Stanford University and a BSE in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University.