Debasish Bera is a seasoned engineering professional with a rich and diverse background spanning over two decades in software development and management. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping and implementing complex systems across dynamic industries such as finance and technology. At Coinbase, he currently holds the position of Engineering Manager for Custody, Institutional Staking, and Asset Management, where he is spearheading the development of a cutting-edge institutional staking platform and overseeing the integration of new assets and blockchain networks for institutional custody. In his prior role as Engineering Manager for the Multi-Market Exchange at Coinbase, Debasish led the integration of a low-latency next-generation exchange and supervised the development of a derivative liquidation engine.

Before joining Coinbase, Debasish served as an Engineering Manager at Pragma Securities LLC, where he played a pivotal role in designing and developing a distributed low-latency algo-trading web-services. As the Director and Head of Application Development, he successfully led the creation of a concurrent algo-trading engine, managed the software development life cycle for 14 applications, and built and directed a high-performing team. His contributions extended to Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he served as a Senior Software Engineer, and JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he excelled as an Engineering Manager, designing web-based pricing delivery systems and program trading systems.

Debasish’s global perspective is evident in his work experience across locations such as Hawaii, New York, and Tokyo. His proficiency in developing high-performance systems and his strategic leadership in managing teams showcase a career marked by innovation and impact in the technology and financial sectors. Overall, Debasish Bera stands as a seasoned professional with a track record of delivering excellence in software development and management roles across diverse and challenging environments.