Brian Michaelis
@brianmichaelis
Seasoned technology leader driving innovation and engineering excellence.
What I'm looking for
With over a decade of experience in technology leadership, I have a proven track record of driving innovation and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives. My expertise lies in building and restructuring high-performing teams to support global scalability and long-term growth. I am passionate about mentoring teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, ensuring that user-centric products are delivered in dynamic environments.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led engineering teams across various SaaS platforms, optimizing processes and implementing best practices that enhance operational excellence. My strategic vision has translated into actionable roadmaps, resulting in significant cost optimizations and improved production accuracy. I thrive in environments where I can leverage my deep experience with cloud architectures and SaaS solutions tailored for both B2B and B2C clients, ultimately delivering impactful results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Engineering
Echo360
Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Led a team of over 20 in optimizing a video learning management platform for over 2 million users. Achieved SOC2 certification and implemented cost-saving measures across AWS accounts.
Director of Engineering
TravelNet Solutions
Mar 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Managed a team of 15+, established training guides, and implemented JIRA for tracking engineering time. Focused on platform quality and customer engagement.
Director of Software Engineering
USEALAN
Mar 2020 - Feb 2021 (11 months)
Led engineering and IT operations, re-engineered systems to reduce costs by 40%, and oversaw deployment and support of IT systems.
Chief Technology Officer
O8
Oct 2016 - Feb 2020 (3 years 4 months)
Led engineering and operations, contributed to business development, and managed key customer relationships at the c-suite level.
Chief Technology Officer
PortfolioTrax
Apr 2013 - Sep 2016 (3 years 5 months)
Reduced expenses by 60% by migrating systems to the cloud and enhanced software applications through LAMP stack development.
Director of Software Development
Global Edge, LLC
Feb 2012 - Jan 2013 (11 months)
Managed offshore teams and drove standardization across platforms for corporate debit card monitoring services.
Founder / Owner
IntroMotion, LLC
Feb 2005 - Nov 2011 (6 years 9 months)
Developed interactive digital content and managed client accounts and vendor relationships while overseeing programming teams.
Director of Interactive Development
Digital BoomBoards
Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years)
Conceptualized and developed interactive kiosk games and enhanced user interfaces for casino management technology products.
Lead Architect
Life Media, Inc
Jan 2006 - May 2008 (2 years 4 months)
Designed and developed a SaaS application and managed a state-wide digital signage network.
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