Hello! My name is Mike Arpaia 👋

My professional background spans machine learning, distributed systems, and information security. I'm interested in pure mathematics, synthetic biology, and the ways mathematical and computational tools help us understand complex systems.

I work at Moonfire, an early-stage venture capital firm that uses software, data, and machine learning to optimize and accelerate every aspect of the venture capital lifecycle. At Moonfire, I lead technical strategy, building decision-support systems that combine data, computation, and human expertise to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of venture decisions.

While working at Facebook in 2014, I created and open-sourced osquery, which is now a foundational tool in the cybersecurity industry. Osquery is used by thousands of companies around the world to detect and respond to security threats, data breaches, and other critical incidents.

I also co-founded Kolide, served as an AI Advisor to the UK Government Office for Science, and have been a guest lecturer at ETH, LBS, and UCL.

Outside of work, I spend time in the mountains with my family and continue to develop long-standing interests in wilderness medicine and avalanche operations.