Summary
Chris Krenn is a computational physicist and metallurgist turned founder who builds hybrid tools for more resilient, participatory democracy through his startup democracyGPS. With over two decades of technical experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and eight years as an entrepreneurial practitioner, he blends rigorous modeling skills with systems thinking to tackle civic-scale problems. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from UC Berkeley and a background in mechanical engineering from Yale, plus national security training from Texas A&M, giving him an uncommon mix of scientific rigor and policy awareness. Based in Oakland, he pairs hands-on computational expertise with civic volunteer experience (including serving as treasurer for a local League of Women Voters branch), reflecting a commitment to auditable, community-centered governance tools.
8 years of coding experience
Ph.D. Materials Science Materials Engineering Metallurgy, Ph.D. Materials Science Materials Engineering Metallurgy at University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science (BS) Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS) Mechanical Engineering at Yale University
Certificate in National Security Affairs Bush School of Government and Public Service, Certificate in National Security Affairs Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University