Summary
Alex Prokop is a technology leader and founder who combines public-interest software with hands-on product and policy insight. With more than a decade of experience helping government agencies operate more efficiently, he founded Verdance in 2021 and serves as CEO, shaping technology strategies that serve citizens. His background includes a Senior Congressional Digital Service Fellowship at TechCongress and engineering leadership at Nava, where he helped design scalable systems for complex workflows. A New York University graduate with a BA in Philosophy (and a minor in Music), he grounds technical decisions in ethics, clarity, and user-centric design. Based in Washington, DC, Alex builds sustainable, responsible software that bridges government needs and developer excellence.
12 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
B.A., Philosophy, Minor in Music, B.A., Philosophy, Minor in Music at New York University