James Hunsaker is the co-founder and CTO of Monad Blockchain, a high-performance platform focusing on parallel execution within the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). With a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Iowa, Hunsaker boasts an impressive career blending finance and technology. He began at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan, excelling in leadership and financial systems. Transitioning to Jump Trading in 2014 as a senior software engineer, he delved into tech-driven financial solutions. At Monad, Hunsaker leverages his expertise to enhance blockchain scalability and efficiency, aiming to transform decentralized applications and user experiences.