Kaya Dorogi is a Teaching Assistant at Columbia University, supporting courses in Java and Data Structures for over 600 students while hosting weekly office hours and grading materials. As a Venture Partner at Contrary, Kaya contributes to identifying and investing in top talent, aiding in the creation of over $10 billion in value. Previous experience includes roles as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, a Software Engineer at Amazon focusing on cloud-based gaming, and an Associate at Romulus Capital, involved in early-stage startup investments. Additional background includes participation in the Google CSSI program, a Venture Fellow at Soma Capital, and recognition as a Yale Young Global Scholar. Kaya holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Columbia University.