Summit Labs

As a Fractional CTO I help transform teams that are struggling to deliver results. I start with simplifying the processes and the platform to get results. 

I help companies to scale by:
1. Adding users
2. Adding features
3. Adding developers

As a seasoned technical product builder and startup advisor, I have been at the forefront of helping early-stage companies bring their ideas to life by building cutting-edge software products. With extensive experience in software development and a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, I specialize in advising startups on the right technical decisions to make, helping them navigate through the complex process of product development, and providing strategic guidance on how to build successful and scalable products. 

Whether it's working with founders to identify the best technology stack for their product or leading development teams to build high-quality software, I am committed to helping startups achieve their goals by providing the technical expertise they need to succeed.

Fractional CTO | Principal Technical Advisor

Katilyst

Katilyst is leading the charge with products and services focused on shifting company culture toward security best practices through engaging security champion programs.

Investor and Advisor

ByDesign

As a technical advisor for ByDesign, I provide critical guidance and support to help the company navigate the complexities of the technology landscape and achieve their ambitious goals.

Through a collaborative and hands-on approach, I am able to help guide the development of  customized solutions that align with the ByDesign's specific needs and goals. Thanks in part to my guidance and support, the company continues to achieve significant success, rapidly scaling their platform and expanding their offerings.

Primary Venture Partners

As an Expert, I provide strategic advice and guidance to Primary and their portfolio network. Experts enjoy access to early-stage businesses, emerging trends and technology, and an expanded network of exceptional leaders, and resources through a top-tier seed-stage firm.

Primary is New York City’s premier early stage venture firm working alongside founders to build unicorns like Alloy, Chief, Electric, K Health, Slice, and many more.

Advisor / Expert

Techstars

As a technical mentor to early stage startups, I have had the privilege of working with some of the most innovative and exciting companies in the technology space.

My role has been to provide guidance, support, and advice to these startups as they navigate the challenges of building a successful business, with a particular focus on their technical strategy and execution.

Through a collaborative and hands-on approach, I have worked closely with the founders and their teams to help them develop the technical skills and knowledge they need to build robust and scalable technology solutions.

This has included providing mentorship and coaching on a range of technical topics, from software engineering best practices and architectural design to cloud computing, data science, and emerging technologies.

One of the things that sets me apart as a technical mentor is my ability to tailor my approach to the specific needs and goals of each startup. I take the time to understand their unique challenges and opportunities, and work closely with them to develop customized solutions that meet their needs.

Through my experience as a technical mentor, I have gained a deep appreciation for the unique challenges and opportunities that early stage startups face in the technology space. And I am committed to using my skills and expertise to help these companies succeed and thrive in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving landscape.

Mentor

goLance

At goLance we're leading the industry with technical innovation bringing together the right talent with the right clients.

As the Chief Technology Officer for a dynamic marketplace platform, I am instrumental in steering the technology direction and software development to bring together clients and freelancers. My role encompasses leading a talented tech team, enhancing our platform to meet and exceed user expectations, and driving innovation to ensure our technology stays ahead of the curve.

With a keen eye on the evolving tech landscape, I navigate through technological advancements to incorporate cutting-edge solutions that elevate our service. My approach is hands-on in solving technical challenges, ensuring our platform remains robust and reliable. I excel in demystifying complex technical concepts, ensuring seamless communication across teams and with our stakeholders, thereby fostering a collaborative environment that propels our platform forward.

My mission is to create a marketplace that not only meets the current demands of our users but also anticipates future needs, making it a go-to platform for clients and freelancers alike. Through strategic planning, technological innovation, and a commitment to excellence, I am dedicated to enhancing our platform's impact and success in the marketplace.

Chief Technology Officer

Calendly

At Calendly we're making scheduling easy.

As an application architect, I play a critical role in helping the organization design, build, and deploy complex software applications that meet their unique needs.

Through a deep understanding of software engineering best practices, application design patterns, and modern technologies, I have been able to develop scalable, reliable, and maintainable software architectures that support business growth and drive innovation.

Some of the key areas in which I have provided value include:

* Guiding the implementation of a microservices-based architecture for improved scalability and flexibility
* Designing and guiding development cloud-native applications for enhanced reliability, availability, and cost-effectiveness
* Advising on software engineering best practices and emerging technologies to keep applications current and competitive
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives

Application Architect

WealthForge

As application architect for WealthForge, a fintech startup, I was responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions for the Altigo platform. With my deep expertise in software engineering, cloud computing, and financial technologies, I was able to deliver innovative solutions that simplified the overall architecture that allowed for better scalability and security.

My role involved working closely with our development teams to design and implement solutions that are scalable, reliable, and secure. Whether we were developing new features, optimizing existing applications, or building integrations with third-party platforms, I ensured that our solutions are aligned with our business objectives and meet the needs of the business.

Capital One

At Capital One, we're Changing Banking for Good. As a Master Software Engineer I have developed applications to improve visibility of key financial metrics. I have developed and continually contributed to inner sourced application frameworks that have decreased development time by 80% while improving application security and resiliency. As an AWS Solutions Architect, I have reduced cloud costs by 66% while increasing application resiliency.

As a trainer and teacher I have developed and lead training courses in Threat Modeling, Application Development, and Application Security.

Master Software Engineer

Provider Resources, Inc.

Application Developer

CTO at goLance • Making software simple • Startup Mentor

Building and scaling your product feels unpredictable and frustrating.

Now, imagine if you could:
- Have a clear roadmap for your tech decisions
- Build a system that supports consistent, scalable growth

You know there’s a better way to operate.

This is where I come in...

For startups and scale-ups, I offer Technical Advising Services:
- I provide high-level strategic advice, along with hands-on guidance to ensure execution aligns with your business goals.
- With over 15 years in the field and experience leading teams through high-growth phases, I specialize in helping companies avoid costly mistakes and create tech systems that scale.
- My frameworks have helped companies transform messy tech stacks into well-oiled machines, ready to scale.

I offer a limited number of advising slots to ensure each client gets personalized attention.
  
If you’re ready to take your technology to the next level, send me a message or schedule a call using the link in my profile.

Brian Childress

TimeFinder

- Led the development and maintenance of a Flutter app for time-blocking, supporting Android, iOS, and macOS with a single codebase
- Conducted the review of pull requests, ensuring the code was high-quality, maintainable, and consistent throughout the project

Lead Flutter Developer

- Collaborated with the founder throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to coding, testing, and deployment, ensuring a good quality product at every stage
- Integrated calendar synchronization for Premium users, enabling the syncing of events from Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Reminders
- Refactored large files and classes (over 2000 lines of code) for key features, resulting in fewer bugs, improved performance, more testable code, and better user satisfaction
- Handled localization for the app, ensuring a smooth user experience for a global audience across 158 countries
- Worked on timezone synchronization for events, ensuring accurate time adjustments when users travel or during shifts from summer to winter time, maintaining consistency, and preventing scheduling errors
- Implemented Cubit for state management with a feature-first architecture, streamlining code
maintenance and improving the app scalability

Flutter Developer

Siemens Energy

- Developed a Flutter web application in the Web3 and blockchain industry
- Refactored 90% of the legacy codebase and implemented a new architecture to boost scalability and performance
- While refactoring, I used Riverpod for state management with a feature-first architecture to improve code organization and performance
- Implemented unit, widget, and integration tests, increasing code coverage from 0% to nearly 80%, ensuring a more reliable product
- Actively collaborated with a large team of 16 people, including Product Owners, Scrum Master, Frontend and Backend Developers, Blockchain Engineers, and Designers to ensure the product was high-quality and delivered successfully and on time
- Successfully drove the project to completion, ensuring it was delivered on time as planned
- Conducted code reviews to ensure it followed best practices, maintaining a collaborative and agile development process
- Used code generation packages, including freezed, retrofit, and json_serializable, for various features to improve code maintainability
- Integrated REST API connection with the backend using Retrofit and interceptors for improved request and error handling

Remobi

- Apart from Flutter and programming, I dedicate myself to crafting engaging content on subjects such as motivation, remote work, developers' life, startups, IT, Flutter, and more.

Flutter Developer & Writer

Motion

- Developed iOS and Android mobile applications using Flutter in a fast-paced startup
environment
- Integrated various SDKs and APIs (Google Maps, Google Search API, Geolocation, MapBox) to
track live user location.
- Collaborated closely with two co-owners (technical and non-technical) to align on product
vision and deliver features efficiently
- Delivered a fully functional product ahead of schedule, completing development two months
before the planned timeline
- Managed beta testing and successfully deployed the app to both the Google Play Store and
the App Store
- Worked on bug fixing, performance optimization, and quality assurance after launch to ensure
a smooth user experience

Maasu GmbH

- Collaborated closely with clients, designers, and backend developers in an Agile environment
to deliver features for high-profile clients
- Developed and maintained Flutter applications for Android, iOS, and Web using a single
codebase, ensuring cross-platform consistency
- Optimized application performance, achieving up to a 90% improvement in speed and
responsiveness
- Connected the app with backend services hosted on AWS Amplify and AWS Cognito for the user
authentication and data management

Tech 387

- Developed a variety of Android and iOS applications for clients across the globe (Germany,
Austria, UAE), including industries such as e-commerce, delivery, and social media
- Mentored and led a team of 10 Flutter developers, 5 interns, and 5 junior developers,
overseeing skill development and task delegation
- Monitored code quality and progress, providing guidance to interns and assisting junior
developers with complex tasks and advanced features
- Designed and implemented backend architectures for mobile and web applications using
Firebase Firestore, Firebase Cloud Functions, Firebase Storage, Google Analytics, and
Crashlytics
- Applied the MVVM architectural pattern with Provider for state management, ensuring clean
and maintainable code
- Integrated a wide range of SDKs, including Google, Apple, Facebook, and LinkedIn Sign-ins,
and PayPal, Stripe, and Checkout.com payments
- Utilized Bitrise and Codemagic.io for CI/CD, ensuring efficient build and release processes
- Collaborated closely with design teams using Figma and Adobe XD to align engineering and
design workflows and deliver high-quality user experiences

Flutter Developer & Mentor

Self Employed

- Developed and released an educational app for Android and iOS that has over 25000 downloads, over 10000 active users, and an impressive 5.0 stars rating!

You can check out the app here:
 - Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sufara.sufara_ba_demo
 - App Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/sufara-ba/id1562575259

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Who am I?

I am an experienced mobile and web application developer with a strong track record of helping companies succeed through the creation of powerful and high-performance applications. Additionally, I am an avid writer, covering diverse topics such as motivation, remote work, developers' life, Flutter, IT, startups, and more.

How can I help you?

I offer a range of valuable services, including:

 - Collaborating with technical and non-technical clients to understand their needs, create optimal solutions, and present final products.
 - Mentoring and training team members on cutting-edge technologies, design techniques, and coding standards in mobile development.
 - Thriving in both small and large team environments, working seamlessly with designers, developers, QA engineers, product owners, and project managers.
 - Developing highly efficient and user-centric mobile and web apps independently
 - Successfully deploying and releasing applications to official stores, ensuring a smooth user experience
 - Collaborating effectively with designers who work with tools such as Figma and Adobe XD
 - Leveraging diverse SDK/APIs in Flutter, including Facebook, Firebase, MapBox, Google Maps and Search, PayPal, Stripe, and Checkout.com payments
 - Configuring CI/CD tools for efficient development and deployment process

I am always eager to embrace new challenges, expand my skill set, and contribute to the success of businesses. Let's connect and explore opportunities together!

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