Ari Berkson is a Frontend Software Engineer with a decade of experience building user-facing applications, currently shaping data-driven public policy tools at Esper from Seattle. He specializes in crafting intuitive, efficient, and visually appealing interfaces that transform complex datasets into actionable insights for government decision-makers. Prior roles at Visual Concepts and research work at UCSC—where he wrote performant Python and C++ code for astrophysical simulations and dark matter halo detection—demonstrate his ability to move between scientific computing and product-focused front-end engineering. Ari combines practical engineering chops with a mission-driven focus, prioritizing transparency and societal impact in his work. He holds a BS in Computer Science from UC Santa Cruz and brings both research rigor and production delivery experience to cross-functional teams.
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