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

Red Hat

Built and lead a high-performing team of Sales Engineers, including hiring two top-tier SEs who contributed significantly to exceeding sales goals.

Consistently exceeded sales targets, driving revenue growth and delivering exceptional results for the organization.

Recognized for top direct IC ratings in both management and leadership, reflecting outstanding team development and operational excellence.

Pioneered a Senior Principal Solutions Architect role, becoming the first globally to achieve this milestone and mentoring peers with a 100% pass rate for promotions.

Rescued a struggling product line through UX innovation, reversing negative revenue trends and driving significant positive growth.

Trusted advisor to senior C-level executives, leveraging expertise in Red Hat Middleware and Application Services to align technical solutions with business needs.

Sales Engineering Manager

The first Middleware Solutions Architect worldwide to be promoted into the role of Senior Principal Solutions Architect.  At the time was 1 of less than 10 worldwide at Red Hat with that title.  With my UX work saved a product from being dropped and turned around its revenue growth from negative to significantly positive.  Continued to foster the Business Unit and Red Hat Public Sector interlocks.  Joined the Red Hat Public Sector Office of Chief Technology.  Spoke with countless senior C-level execs. but continued to meet with customers around their use and needs around Red Hat Middleware and now Red Hat Application Services.  Continued to be published in various Government trade publications.  Worked on various teams for Red Hat Application Services government readiness and support of various standards and needs.  Over delivered on goals many times.  Spoke on behalf of Red Hat at various conferences.  Go to source for Principal and Senior Principal mentoring with a 100% pass rate.

Senior Principal Solutions Architect

Began Red Hat's 10+ years involvement with the Affordable Care Act implementation saving 10s of millions of dollars in software costs for the government.  Scheduled and facilitated the first of many Business Unit and Red Hat Public Sector Interlocks to discuss and shape business strategy, product packaging, and go to market strategies.  Worked extensively on the User Experience of various Red Hat Middleware products.  Top revenue attainment for a Middleware SA Worldwide.
Attended Club.  Top presenter at Red Hat Summit again.  Spoke on behalf of Red Hat at various conferences.  Mentored many future rock start Red Hat solution architects.

Principal Solutions Architect

Continued to advance my selling skills within the Red Hat Public Sector Sales Organization.  Selected to run hands on workshops and speak at Red Hat summit.  Earned top presenter status in 2011.  Began too work with engineering to set product direction and idenitfiy product needs around human experience.

Senior Solutions Architect

Developed and learned the skills to be an effective solutions architect.  Worked with account executives to evangelize JBoss Middleware nationwide, until eventually aligning with the Red Hat North American Public Sector organization.  Exceeded sales targets, and worked on countless demos and technical wins.

Solutions Architect

Software Info

Developed for Websphere, Tomcat, MySQL using Struts, JDBC and other typical Java technology of the era.  Consulted across a broad ecosystem of manufactures, insurance companies, banks, and ended with being the lead architect for a new home construction upgrade selections SaaS.

Senior Consultant

Various Companies

Worked for various short term consulting engagements, including Fidelity Financial Services, AON insurance, various manufactures, a few internet startups, and other places that needed Java and J2EE expertise.

Software Consultant

Learning Voyage

Trained various organizations worldwide on the use of Weblogic and Java programing.

Trainer

eCampus.com

Consultant delivering performance and scalability consulting for the first online college bookstore.  Validated database, server, and other configurations for maximum throughput.  Leveraged Java extensively to deliver compelling user experiences.

Software Engineer

Lexmark

Worked on a team delivering printer drives and software configuration management systems for internal use, supporting over 2 billion dollars in annual sales.

Astronautics Corporation of America

Tested and developed C++ avionics systems for horizontal and attitude awareness for commercial airlines.  Systems ended up being deployed in Air Force One amongst other plane types.  Ensured that delivered software had complete code coverage and would not get into error states.  Introduced into the challenges of implementing devices with the color schemes of 1960s mechanical devices with the same color schemes, and the FAA had moved past those color choices.  The first time that human factors and correctness of software were important to me in my first professional setting.

Jim Tyrrell is a 27 year Java veteran, who has spent more than a decade thinking about how Design intersects with software Development.  He recently started a Cloudy with a Chance of SaaS Substack, check it out.  https://www.cloudywithachanceofsaas.com. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the same school to matriculate Satya Nadella of Microsoft.  To further his skills in Design he earned a Masters of Design Methods Degree at the Illinois Institute of Technology - Institute of Design.  (ID).  ID is the only school in the Western Hemisphere with a Masters or higher curriculum, i.e. no undergraduate classes,  and 1 of only 2 in the world.  This program reinforced and formalized many of the human centered needs organically developed via 2+ decades of software delivery and development.   In addition to the human centered needs, Jim was also exposed to classes in Leadership, Innovation, Human Behavioral Economics, Captology, Experience Design and Service System Design.  Jim brings decades of experience, education and execution to the juxtaposition of design and software development.

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