Gerrit Hall is the co-founder and CEO of RezScore, a technology company focused on resume analysis and job search optimization. He is also a key contributor to Leviathan News. In addition to his work at RezScore, Hall is a Developer Advocate for Vyper & Curve and teaches Financial Technology at the University of Washington ^[2].

Education

Gerrit Hall attended Northwestern University, where he earned his undergraduate degree from 2000 to 2004 ^[1]. He later pursued graduate studies at MIT Sloan School of Management from 2012 to 2014, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) ^[1].

During his time at MIT, he was highly involved in the school's startup ecosystem. He ran the MIT Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club and co-founded the Big Data and Analytics Club. Through his entrepreneurial efforts, he became a finalist in the MIT $100K competition and joined the prestigious Rough Draft Ventures and Boost VC networks ^[3].

Career

RezScore

Gerrit Hall is primarily known for co-founding and leading RezScore, a company that provides automated resume analysis and scoring services. As CEO, Hall has guided the company's development of AI-powered tools designed to help job seekers optimize their resumes and improve their chances in the job market ^[1].

RezScore was founded during the recession with the mission to "harness the power of big data to the benefit of job seekers." The company's technology evaluates resumes based on various metrics and provides actionable feedback to users. RezScore provides its baseline resume grader for free, a commitment it maintains by offering paid services such as API integration and professional resume writing. The company is fully independent, privately owned, and has not accepted funding from investors, positioning itself in the career technology space with a focus on data-driven approaches to resume optimization ^[3].

Vyper & Curve

Hall also serves as a Developer Advocate for Vyper, a contract-oriented, pythonic programming language that targets the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), and Curve, a decentralized exchange for stablecoins ^[2].

Academia

In addition to his work in the tech industry, Hall shares his expertise in computer science with students as an instructor of Financial Technology at the University of Washington ^[2].

Writing and Publications

Gerrit Hall is a contributor to various technology and business publications. He writes for TechCrunch, covering topics related to his expertise ^[2]. His writing has also been featured in Mashable and the MIT Entrepreneurship Review. Additionally, his startups have received media coverage in outlets such as Lifehacker and the Financial Times ^[3].