Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Email: jeff.corliss@example.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffcorliss
GitHub: github.com/jeffcorliss
Seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software development, cloud architecture, and AI-driven solutions. Proven track record in building and managing high-performing teams, driving product innovation, and scaling businesses from inception to multi-million dollar revenue. Seeking AI-focused leadership roles in dynamic and emerging industries.
- Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Firebase, AWS, Azure
- Search & AI: Typesense, Chroma, Algolia, OpenAI, Anthropic, Huggingface, Elasticsearch
- Frontend: Vue3, React, Tailwind CSS, Ant Design, Storybook, Pinia (for Vue), Vuex, Redux, SASS, LESS, Webpack, Vite
- Backend: Node.js, PHP, Serverless Architecture, Express.js, NestJS, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, Microservices
- Databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase Firestore, DynamoDB), Redis, Elasticsearch, Vector (Chroma, Faiss, Typesense vector, Pinecone, etc)
- DevOps: CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana, Helm
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Jest, Mocha, Chai, Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, PyTest
- Other: Custom Design Language Systems (DLS), Data Pipelines, Visualization Dashboards, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, gRPC, OAuth, JWT, WebSockets, API Gateway, Load Balancing, Monitoring & Logging (ELK Stack, Splunk), Agile & Scrum Methodologies, Version Control (Git, SVN), Code Review & Collaboration (Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab)
As a CTO with a strong focus on AI and machine learning, I have extensive experience in model training and leveraging advanced AI technologies. Below are the key Vertex AI technologies and stack components I have utilized:
- Workbench: Integrated Jupyter-based environment for building, training, and deploying ML models.
- Pipelines: Managed service for orchestrating ML workflows, enabling reproducibility and CI/CD for ML models.
- Training: Scalable service for training ML models using custom containers or pre-built environments.
- Prediction: Managed service for deploying ML models for real-time or batch predictions.
- Feature Store: Centralized repository for managing, sharing, and serving ML features.
- Model Monitoring: Service for monitoring the performance and behavior of deployed models.
- Experiments: Tool for tracking and comparing ML experiments.
- Metadata: Service for managing and tracking metadata related to ML workflows.
- Explainable AI: Tools and techniques for understanding and interpreting model predictions.
- Data Ingestion and Preprocessing: Apache Beam, Dataflow, BigQuery
- Model Development: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn
- Hyperparameter Tuning: Vertex AI Vizier
- Model Deployment: Vertex AI Prediction, Kubernetes, Docker
- Monitoring and Maintenance: Vertex AI Model Monitoring, Prometheus, Grafana
- Collaboration and Version Control: Git, GitHub, Vertex AI Experiments
Qualle
Los Angeles, CA
Drayage Logistics Marketplace
January 2021 - Present
- Leadership & Team Management: Built and managed both domestic and offshore teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance. Conducted regular performance reviews, provided mentorship, and facilitated professional development opportunities.
- Strategic Planning: Developed and executed the company's technology strategy in alignment with business goals. Set OKRs and KPIs to measure progress and drive continuous improvement.
- Product Development: Spearheaded the first integration with Maersk, developing an internal portal for their landside equipment division. Led the design and development of a multi-sided marketplace for drayage logistics, ensuring scalability and robustness.
- Fundraising & Financial Management: Played a key role in raising $2M in venture capital. Managed the technology budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to meet strategic objectives. Successfully scaled the company from $0 to over $1.5 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
- Cloud Architecture: Architected a fully cloud-native solution using GCP and Firebase, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
- Innovation & R&D: Continuously explored emerging technologies and trends to drive innovation. Implemented AI and machine learning solutions to enhance product offerings.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and customers, to gather feedback and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Design & UX: Designed and implemented a comprehensive design language system, ensuring a consistent and intuitive user experience across all platforms.
- Risk Management: Identified potential risks in technology projects and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Compliance & Security: Ensured all technology solutions adhered to industry standards and compliance requirements, including data privacy and security regulations.
Nike
Remote
March 2020 - November 2021
- Data Engineering: Designed and implemented ETL and data pipelines for footwear analytics using AWS and serverless technologies, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
- Frontend Development: Developed a user-friendly frontend UI to display key statistics to stakeholders, enhancing data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
- Performance Optimization: Applied performance optimization techniques to ensure fast and responsive data processing and visualization.
- Documentation & Training: Created comprehensive documentation and conducted training sessions to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and onboarding of new team members.
- Quality Assurance: Implemented rigorous testing protocols to ensure the reliability and accuracy of data pipelines and frontend applications.
DreamWorks
Los Angeles, CA
February 2019 - October 2020
- Dashboard Development: Developed internal visualization dashboards, schema visualization, and editing tools to support data-driven decision-making.
- Team Management: Managed an offshore team in Ukraine, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality work. Conducted code reviews and provided technical guidance.
- Integration: Spearheaded integrations with the DreamWorks production team, ensuring seamless data flow and collaboration.
- Frontend & Backend Development: Utilized React, Ant Design, and custom DLS with Storybook for frontend development. Developed backend services using Node.js.
- Quality Assurance: Implemented rigorous testing protocols and automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality code and system reliability.
- Project Management: Coordinated project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
Disney
Los Angeles, CA
April 2017 - September 2019
- CMS Development: Developed an internal CMS for the consumer products division, managing thousands of terabytes of data. Ensured data integrity and security.
- AI & Automation: Built an early AI metatagging asset ingestion tool, significantly increasing the productivity of the metadata team. Implemented asset-level ACL and security rules.
- Team Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and data scientists, to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Scalability: Ensured the CMS was scalable to handle increasing data volumes and user demands.
- User Training: Conducted training sessions for end-users to ensure effective utilization of the CMS and AI tools.
Oracle
Seattle, WA
May 2016 - December 2017
- Ecommerce Solutions: Developed scalable and robust eCommerce platforms for CX Cloud Fusion, similar to Shopify.
- Collaboration: Partnered with senior engineers and product managers to gather requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
- Performance Optimization: Applied performance optimization techniques to ensure fast and responsive eCommerce experiences.
- Code Quality: Ensured high code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to best practices.
- Feature Development: Contributed to the development of new features and enhancements, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
Nordstrom
Seattle, WA
February 2014 - November 2016
- Feature Development: Contributed to the core team, working on shopping cart, reviews and ratings, and A/B testing features. Ensured high-quality and user-friendly implementations.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with senior staff to enhance the user experience and functionality of Nordstrom's online platform.
- Performance Optimization: Implemented performance optimization techniques to ensure fast and responsive user experiences.
- User Feedback: Gathered and analyzed user feedback to continuously improve features and user experience.
- Quality Assurance: Conducted thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and performance of new features.
Amazon
Seattle, WA
March 2012 - December 2014
- Ad Development: Worked in the Kindle ADX Advertising group, redesigning and developing ad templates. Ensured high-quality and engaging ad experiences.
- Tool Development: Developed a bolt-on search tool for the Amazon CMS (Content Symphony), improving the efficiency of content management.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
- User Experience: Conducted user research and usability testing to ensure ad templates met user needs and preferences.
- Innovation: Explored and implemented new technologies and design trends to enhance the user experience and engagement.
Whitebox Laboratories
Seattle, WA
January 2005 - August 2012
- Business Development: Founded and led a web development agency, building websites and apps for various clients. Ensured high-quality and timely delivery of projects.
- Technical Leadership: Utilized technologies such as WordPress, Drupal, PHP, JavaScript, and CSS to deliver high-quality solutions. Provided technical guidance and mentorship to the team.
- Client Engagement: Worked closely with clients to understand their requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Ensured high levels of client satisfaction.
- Project Management: Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
- Marketing & Sales: Developed marketing strategies and sales pitches to attract new clients and grow the business.
Design/Computer Science
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
- AI Metatagging Tool: Developed an AI-driven tool for Disney to automate the metatagging process, increasing efficiency by 300%.
- Drayage Logistics Marketplace: Built a multi-sided marketplace for Qualle, integrating with major logistics providers like Maersk.
Available upon request.