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

United Airlines

Full stack application development with Angular, C#, and MS-SQL for the Crew Communications System (CCS)
		
•	Upgraded application dependencies using NPM audit to prevent critical software exploits and utilize new features
•	Mentored junior developers via paired programming sessions to promote knowledge transfer within the development team
•	Migrated application variables to MS-SQL databases and updated Azure DevOps projects to allow dynamic app configuration
•	Enforced high standards for codebases with code reviews to keep code maintainable

Senior Developer

CoreLogic

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for front end development, DevOps automation, data science methodologies, and cloud best practices
		
•	Designed infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates via Terraform to reliably deploy microservices in multiple environments
•	Built Docker container images with preconfigured dependencies to improve CloudBees Jenkins build times
•	Reduced server downtime with Java Spring Cloud Config and RabbitMQ to increase application availability
•	Directed development efforts with TDD and XP to ensure code quality and promote knowledge sharing
•	Wrote scripts with Groovy and Kotlin to build and test applications with Jenkins
•	Created and maintained config files with Tanzu Cloud Foundry to support multi-region and multi environment deployments

Technical Lead

Charter Communications

Assured high quality user experience (UX) for mobile, desktop, and Xbox streaming applications supported by data driven metrics
		
•	Lead group testing before application releases to prevent critical issues from reaching production environments
•	Performed root cause analysis with Splunk and Kibana to determine scope of customer reported issues to initiate resolution
•	Inspected network packets with WireShark and Charles Proxy to ensure service-to-service traffic was within expectations
•	Streamlined Runscope tests by removing repeated code to improve maintainability

Product Operations Engineer

ThinkTank by GroupSystems

Provided insight into accessibility requirements to achieve 100% Section 508 compliance
		
•	Participated in regular code audits initiated by third parties to address security loopholes and performance issues
•	Collaborated with sales representatives and engineers to develop new features based upon customer requests
•	Conducted daily Scrum meetings with offshore development team to ensure feature parity across multiple platforms

Explosive Remedies LLC

Front end development to build interactive applications
		
•	Gathered technical requirements by collaborating with stakeholders to develop interactive presentations

Senior Flash Developer

Document Technologies Inc

Handled chain of custody of evidence for the Department of Justice, Holland and Hart and other legal domain entities
		
•	Processed evidence with custom scripts to produce deliverables in custom formats
•	Performed OCR on digital documents with IPro eScan-IT to build searchable databases for client discovery
•	Batch processed large volumes of evidence through eCapture cluster to process and back up digital media at scale

Technology Specialist

Quiznos

Collaborated with the Director of Communications to create new training content
		
•	Animated and designed video content with Adobe Flash to train franchisees on updated standards
•	Corrected issues with web training by performing debugging sessions to ensure content is accurate and accessible
•	Provided access to NoSQL databases to remove unused data for optimizing cost of hosting

Communications Intern

Extremely experienced cross functional software engineer, dedicated to the delivery of excellence.

Focused on security solutions from code to infrastructure so you don't have to be.

Methodical, analytical, passionate, meticulous, thoughtful and opinionated, with a little bit of humor thrown in for good measure.

Do not fear the unknown, make it the known.

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