Hi, I'm Akon Dey - Technical Advisor at Scalar Labs, Inc.
I'm a technology entrepreneur and leader with 30+ years crafting cutting-edge distributed systems and big data solutions. I thrive on solving complex architectural challenges and driving innovation from concept to reality, especially in building scalable, high-availability platforms.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led R&D and product development for complex OLTP, OLAP, and big data systems at Patni Computer Systems and Versant Corporation.
Co-founding Predictable Labs, Inc. to drive innovation in advanced technology solutions.
Can help others by architecting highly scalable, performant distributed systems and providing R&D strategy expertise.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Software Engineering
Began career developing software, gaining foundational knowledge in programming and systems.
✦ Software Engineer
✦ Patni Computer Systems
Technical Leadership and Architecture
Advanced into technical lead and senior engineering roles, architecting complex systems.
✦ Technical Lead
✦ Versant Corporation
✦ Architect
Startup and Innovation Focus
Engaged in architectural roles at security startups and co-founded new ventures.
✦ Architect/Engineer
✦ Awake Security
✦ Co-founder
Current Ventures
Currently serving as a Technical Advisor and Co-founder, driving new technological initiatives.
✦ Technical Advisor
✦ Co-founder
✦ Scalar Labs, Inc.
✦ Predictable Labs, Inc.
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Scalable Architectures
Designing and implementing robust, high-performance distributed systems.
✦ Expert in building OLTP, OLAP, and big data analytics platforms.
✦ Proven ability to create scalable, highly available data repositories.
✦ Deep understanding of clustered and large-scale distributed architectures.
Entrepreneurial Technology Innovator
Translating complex technical visions into market-ready products.
✦ Co-founded Predictable Labs to drive innovation in technology.
✦ 30+ years of R&D experience in developing cutting-edge technologies.
✦ Experience with both startup agility and large corporate structures.
Database Internals and Query Optimization
Solving challenging problems in database systems and performance.
✦ Specialized in database internals and query engine design.
✦ Extensive experience with low-latency and stream processing databases.
✦ Expertise in Object Oriented Databases and Massively Parallel Systems.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring opportunities to build and scale next-generation data platforms.
✦ Seeking collaborators passionate about solving complex distributed systems challenges.
✦ Looking to connect with individuals and organizations focused on technological innovation.
I can help with
✦ Advising on complex database architecture and distributed systems design.
✦ Providing insights on building high-performance, scalable technology products.
✦ Sharing expertise in R&D strategy and execution for technology ventures.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with emerging technology trends and potential disruptive innovations.
✦ Finding co-founders or key talent for new ambitious technology ventures.
✦ Exploring investment opportunities in early-stage deep tech companies.