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Sam Swift

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Head of Engineering, Intelligence at Alloy
📍 New York, New York, United States

Sam Swift is the Head of Engineering, Intelligence at Alloy, applying his expertise in data technologies and human decision-making. He holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Carnegie Mellon University and has a background in building and leading data teams at tech startups like Sealed, where he was CTO.

Based in Brooklyn with his family, Sam has a passion for building impactful things, public speaking, boats, and bikes. He is a co-founder of the Carnegie Mellon Buggy Alumni Association, an organization dedicated to preserving the history of the universitys unique 100-year-old intramural engineering and racing event.

He holds a PhD focused on behavioral economics, studying the psychology of negotiation and the wisdom of crowds.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Head of Engineering, Intelligence
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Decision Science
His PhD from Carnegie Mellon focused on the intersection of psychology and economics, specifically how people and organizations make decisions and negotiate.
Home Electrification
As CTO of Sealed, he led the development of a platform to accelerate residential energy efficiency and connect contractors to billions in green incentives.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Head of Engineering, Intelligence
Alloy
1-2025
Founder
Wallabout Studios
9-2024 - 2-2026
Chief Technology Officer
Sealed
3-2023 - 8-2024
VP of Engineering
Sealed
9-2022 - 5-2025
Technology Advisor
Mammoth
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Education
2007 - 2012
PhD
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
2000 - 2004
B.S.
Carnegie Mellon University
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