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

Ninety.io

Entrepreneurial Operating Systems
Business Operating Systems

Software that smooths and facilitates HR & business processes in small companies.

Software Engineer

Route

On a team bringing Route's apps into a post-purchase online experience. Using mainly React & NodeJS.

Software Engineer II

Intermountain Healthcare

Helped in a large ongoing project to continuously improve Intermountain Healthcare's online experience, and participated in multiple individual website projects under Intermountain. Worked mostly with Angular personally, but existed within a department with multuple services and technologies, most notably: C# & Sitecore.

Senior Software Engineer

Kforce Inc

Helped in a large project intended to unify Intermountain Healthcare's online experience. Worked mostly with Angular personally, but existed within a very large department that used a multitude of services and technologies, including: Node/Nest, C#, Sitecore, and React Native on mobile.

Senior/Consultant Software Engineer at Intermountain Healthcare

Health Catalyst

Health Catalyst develops and provides data warehousing solutions, tools, and services for health organizations across the nation. Worked with TypeScript/JavaScript, C#, Angular, KnockoutJS, SQL, and WPF to help engineer and develop various tools that take part in Health Catalyst's data warehousing system.

TEKsystems

Used C# (VS2012) and Java (Intelli-J) to write test harnesses with Selenium WebDriver for software projects in the Finance & Legal Portfolio of the LDS Church. Was given full creative license to design frameworks and scripts as I saw fit, working alongside approximately 5 developers to get multiple projects tested.

QA Engineer 3 at LDS Church

Galileo Processing

Used Python, PHP (Vim & Netbeans), PL/SQL (Oracle), Selenium RC, and XPath to write test automation frameworks, utilities, and suites on Linux/Apache/CLI for testing web services and websites in the financial industry (prepaid cards). Mainly specialized in the development of the UI Automation Utilities in the Galileo Test Framework, but contributed on many different levels. Galileo's test framework is completely custom-built and does not use third-party tools like QTP.

Software Engineer in Test

Adobe

Participated in building a C# SDK for Marketing Cloud Web Services for Adobe through the University of Utah's Master of Science in Information Systems program.

Marketing Cloud Engineer - Intern

Henry Schein Pactice Solutions

Used VBScript (QTP), C# (VS2010), and TSQL to write software test suites and function libraries for various aspects of Dentrix Dental Systems on Windows desktop environments. All UI automation was done in VBScript (QTP). All database stored procedure testing was done in C# (VS2010) with TSQL (ADO.NET) in Unit Test projects.

QA Software Automation Engineer

Primarily responsible for manually testing the specific capabilities of software for production (mainly via the UI) to make sure it meets both the requirements of the customers and the specifications laid out by the Product Analysis Team. Responsible for writing and following through with Test Cases and various “Incident Reports” to both control the quality of the software products and to meet deadlines mandated by upper management. My high interest in programming drove me to start creating utilities to help in the testing effort and to automate my work. I gave trainings on script writing and was eventually promoted to QA Software Automation Engineer.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

iWorlds Simulations

Used Java (NetBeans) and MySQL to help program the business logic layer and parts of the graphical user interface of the controls for group learning simulations. Gained valuable experience working with a team of artists and software engineers to meet a common goal and deadlines.

The professional recommendations included in this profile do a great job of summing up my personality. Please feel free to read them! 

I have BS and MS degrees in Information Systems, and nearly a decade of Software Development experience in total. My interests and talents have always been centered in Software Development, and my schooling and work experiences have shown me unique perspectives. I use these varying perspectives to my advantage as I ensure that software in development is usable, secure, that it meets the needs of customers and stakeholders, and that it is released in a timely manner.

Top Coding Skills:
- RxJS, Angular, React, Express, TypeScript/JavaScript

Prevalent Backend Exposures:
- C#, NodeJS, Python, PHP

Primary Current Expertise:
- Web Applications & HTTP

Relevant Past Expertise:
- Software Testing & Automation

If I don't already know it, I can learn it. FAST!

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