Prior to joining Astra Echo full-time, Sam worked in corporate finance at Visa and interned at Astra Echo. A native New Yorker, who grew up in Manhattan Beach, California, Sam joins Astra Echo after graduating with honors from Claremont McKenna College in Economics and Data Science. Sam also served in student government as a vice president during his studies.

Outside of work, Sam enjoys playing and watching sports along with going to country music concerts. He is an avid traveller, especially visiting theme parks and riding roller coasters in different parts of the world.