Whiskey
ginger &
a dash of
bitters.

Hello! I’m Zak, a design-minded engineer in Oakland, CA. I currently work at Propel, where we build modern, respectful technology that helps low-income Americans improve their financial health. I have been building/breaking things on the web since the mid-90s, previously with companies like Grammarly, Mixpanel, and Etsy.

I have various interests, including but not limited to: motorcycling, yoga, hammock camping, text editors, significant whitespace, making lists, grammar, and sitting quietly.

Find me on GitHub, LinkedIn, or via email.