Shamir Karkal

Board Member

2021 - Current

Co-founder and CSO

2018

Board Member

2023 - 2023

Advisory Committee Member

2018 - 2020

Head, Open APIs

2015 - 2017

Manage the development of Open APIs at BBVA

Board Member

2010 - 2015

CFO and co-founder

2010 - 2015

Simple is an online replacement for traditional checking accounts. We're redesigning the retail banking customer experience with modern online and mobile apps, no surprise fees, and great customer service.

Management Consultant

2006 - 2009

Involved in multiple Strategy and Operations engagements for Fortune 500 corporations, Private Equity firms, and Hedge Funds.

Summer Associate

2005 - 2005

Analyzed UBS’ strategic positioning in the Japanese electronic trading marketplace, and reported findings and recommendations to senior management.

Systems Engineer/Release Manager

2003 - 2004

Web programming, mainly using Java, Struts, JBoss, and Hibernate. Analysed business processes to create requirements documents and develop design proposals. Optimized product release processes on a World Bank project, reducing the testing cycle time by 57%. Co-ordinated testing and release process for clients located across five countries.

Software Engineer

2001 - 2002

Focused on network programming using SNMP and Java. Led a team that rebuilt a reusable interface component, improving its performance by 50% while making it easier to use. Managed offshore resources for multiple projects while based in Japan.