Chris Natali

https://chrisnata.li | https://github.com/chrisnatali | https://linkedin.com/in/chrisnatali

Summary

Software Engineer with extensive experience and passion for developing high-leverage, low-maintenance systems. Consistently commended for attention to detail and quality.

Software Engineering Experience

Software Engineer

Block Inc, New York, NY (2016-2025)

• Developed and extended comprehensive core accounting system for high-volume lending platform.
• Built fund accounting extensions supporting revenue recognition, tax, and specialized regulatory compliance for external investors and internal bank.
• Implemented a real-time rate-capping system to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce risk.
• Integrated transactional and analytical systems for efficient reporting and monitoring.
• Recruited, onboarded, and mentored engineers during the team’s growth from 2 to 20 members.

Director of Software Engineering (promoted from Software Engineer)

Sustainable Engineering Lab at Columbia University, New York, NY (2011-2016)

• Led the development of software to measure and improve living standards in underdeveloped nations.
• Built economic models to expand access to electricity, healthcare and clean water.
• Developed platforms for modeling, data collection and reporting.
• Managed engineering team, computing resources and lab website.

Senior Systems Developer

S&P Global Ratings, New York, NY (2007-2011)

• Developed a data services platform to increase integration efficiency and lower support costs across multiple data pipelines.

Software Engineer

Portable Internet (acquired by Telogis/Verizon), Park Ridge, NJ (2004-2007)

• Developed navigation and mobile workforce management applications.

Education

MS, Computer Science, New York University, New York, NY

BA, Computer Science and Geography, Hunter College (CUNY), New York, NY

Achievements: Summa cum laude, Honors in Computer Science, President of Geography Club

Skills

• Programming languages: Python, R, Ruby, SQL, JavaScript, C++, Perl, Java, Haskell
• Tools: Linux, Git, Postgresql, MySQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Snowflake, Looker, Datadog, BigQuery
• Domains: Accounting, Databases, Finance, Geospatial Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Systems Administration