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Chime appoints Can Envarli as VP of Engineering

Chime Team • October 22, 2024

The former LiquidityBook, Twitter, and Microsoft engineering leader brings nearly two decades of software engineering and product development experience to Chime.

Chime® is excited to welcome Can Envarli as its newest VP of Engineering, where he will lead the Member Engagement team. With a wealth of experience leading innovative projects and diverse teams at Twitter, Microsoft, and LiquidityBook, Can is uniquely poised to oversee Chime’s cross-functional Member Engagement initiative, which comprises Chimers from product management, engineering, platform, risk, design, and support. His data-driven approach, first-team mindset, and focus on iterative learning make Can the ideal leader for critical Member Engagement initiatives at Chime.
 

In his role leading Member Engagement, Can will oversee strategy, create cross-functional cohesion, and empower the team to drive growth and foster stronger connections across our member community. He will report directly to Chime CTO Jeff Currier.

 

“I’m thrilled to welcome Can to our engineering leadership team at Chime. His track record of building high-caliber teams and expertise in building large-scale, high-volume systems position us well to take our member engagement to the next level.”
Jeff Currier, CTO at Chime

 
Prior to joining Chime, Can was VP of Engineering at LiquidityBook, a company that builds portfolio, order, and execution management systems for institutions with complex trading needs, where he oversaw the development and execution of innovative engineering strategies. Before his time at LiquidityBook, Can spent more than eight years at Twitter, leading several high-impact projects, including launching native video capabilities, launching a premium live video experience, significantly improving video quality, and establishing a new organization focused on improving instrumentation, metrics, and experimentation. His accomplishments at Twitter showcase his ability to tackle complex problems, leverage user research, and implement innovative tactics to drive tangible improvements. Before Twitter, Can worked on Display Ads at Microsoft, further broadening his experience across different tech sectors.
 

Can holds a master’s degree in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in computer science and psychology from Vanderbilt University.

 

“I was drawn to Chime for its incredible mission and the opportunity to be part of a company leading in its domain. I grew up watching my mom struggle with financial uncertainty—so being a part of improving life for those living paycheck to paycheck is a no-brainer for me. I’m excited to work on making our product simpler and more powerful—there’s so much potential to unlock greater value for our members.”
Can Envarli, VP of Engineering at Chime

 
As Chime continues to innovate in the fintech space, Can’s addition to the team underscores the company’s commitment to engineering excellence and member-focused product development. His expertise in building and leading high-performing teams and his passion for Chime’s mission position him well to drive significant advancements in member engagement and product innovation.