About

William Scales is a passionate problem solver with a strong background in physics and a talent for using quantitative and analytic methods to build novel products. As a Senior Software Engineer at Carta, he is currently building the financial platform of the future for private companies. William is a full-stack engineer who has built the first version of Carta Valuations, which has now grown to become the largest 409A provider. He is also a tech lead, managing and mentoring junior engineers on the Valuations team. William is responsible for building features, including front-end and back-end engineering, to a financial institution level of quality. Additionally, he works directly with customers to develop innovative solutions for their needs, making him a valuable asset to the Carta team. Prior to joining Carta, William worked as a Research Assistant at UBC Quantum Devices Group, where he experimentally characterized strongly interacting 2D electrons in semiconductor devices with applications in quantum computing. He managed all aspects of research, including experiment planning, feasibility testing, device design and fabrication, experimental setup construction, measurement and data collection, data analysis, and presentation. William promoted efficiency in the lab by designing and writing software to monitor and automate critical lab systems running 24/7. He also worked as a Full Stack Developer at Fusionbox, where he built dynamic web applications that scale well and perform exactly to client specs from start to finish. William was responsible for all development phases of projects, including developing specifications, application design, implementation, QA, deployment, and maintenance. William holds a Master of Science in Applied Math from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from The University of British Columbia. He is a skilled software engineer with expertise in backend, frontend, research, and QA. With almost five years of relevant experience, William is a highly motivated and dedicated professional who is committed to delivering high-quality work.