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As a backend software developer on CC’s Product team, Alden strives to build the infrastructure that will power a rich ecosystem of applications on top of the digital commons.
Prior to joining Creative Commons, Alden developed and operated a real-time market risk management system used by equity derivatives traders at Deutsche Bank. He also has experience working in the ad-tech industry and contributing to free software. Alden currently lives in New York City, where he spends much of his time cycling and developing open source software.
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