About
David Cottrell worked as a software engineer at Google focusing on G Suite products, and was an early engineer at Spacebar. He studied computer science and mathematics at McGill University.
Founder at ZynqYC W20
Intro paths
YC
David went through Y Combinator (Winter 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, David can intro founders to Zynq's investors below.
Zynq's investors · 1
Co-founders at Zynq
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Zerzar BukhariFounder
Experience
- MashginHead of Integrationscurrent2025 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- ZynqCo-Founder (YC, Exit)current2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- GoogleSoftware Engineer2016 — 2019Mountain View
- GoogleSoftware Engineer2015Mountain View
- MicrosoftSoftware Engineer2014Redmond
- SpacebarSoftware Engineer2013San Francisco Bay Area
- McGill UniversityEye-Tracking Technology Lead2012
- McGill UniversityResearch Assistant2010
Skills & more
Java25iOS development16C11Programming21Algorithms19Artificial Intelligence11Computer Science14Mobile Applications8HTML 52Machine Learning8Ruby on Rails3Ruby4
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Distributed SystemsOpenGLAndroid DevelopmentBashProduct ManagementLanguages French
- Open Water Scuba Certification — Bamboo Reef Scuba Diving Centers
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Cottrell?
- David Cottrell worked as a software engineer at Google focusing on G Suite products, and was an early engineer at Spacebar. He studied computer science and mathematics at McGill University.
- Where does David Cottrell work?
- David Cottrell is Founder of Zynq.
- What companies did David Cottrell found?
- David Cottrell founded Zynq.
- Where did David Cottrell go to school?
- David Cottrell studied at Y Combinator (W20 - Zynq); McGill University (Bachelor of Science (BSc), Honors Computer Science).
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