Christopher McGregor
@christophermcgregor
Serial entrepreneur and C-level executive with full-stack development expertise.
BermudaWhat I'm looking for
I am a serial entrepreneur and C-level executive with a proven track record in developing and launching innovative technologies. As the Co-founder and CEO/CTO of Vesto, LLC, I conceptualized and deployed a regulatory compliant Ethereum and Polygon protocol, securing five commercial licenses and validating our product's viability. My leadership in raising $2.2MM in seed funding and negotiating the sale of the company showcases my exceptional business acumen.
In my role as a Senior Software Engineer at Bright Apps LLC, I have demonstrated deep expertise in AI-driven technologies, leading the development of a global Employer Candidate Search product for Robert Half International. I have also mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning. My previous experience includes strategic planning as a Contract CTO for Outside Financial, where I architected a full-stack software platform, and co-founding Margo, where I achieved significant user and merchant network growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-founder, CEO / CTO
Vesto, LLC
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Conceptualized and deployed a regulatory compliant Ethereum and Polygon protocol with ERC20, ERC721, and multi-sig wallet smart contracts. Secured five commercial licenses and showcased expertise in digital assets through public engagements.
Senior Software Engineer
Bright Apps LLC
Feb 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)
Developed and maintained an AI-driven Employer Candidate Search product for Robert Half International. Led Java and Node.js initiatives and mentored junior developers.
CTO (Contract)
Outside Financial
Apr 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Managed technical aspects as Contract CTO, architecting and developing a full-stack software platform that integrated third-party lenders and insurance purchasing capabilities.
Co-founder, Partner
Magellan Holdings, LLC
Jan 2012 - May 2014 (2 years 4 months)
Led engineering initiatives using Agile methodologies and provided mobile app development and cloud services to prominent clients, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.
Co-founder, CTO
Margo (Formerly Trumpet)
Apr 2014 - Apr 2017 (3 years)
Established the company's foundation and led the development of backend cloud servers and a native iOS app, achieving significant user and merchant network growth post-launch.
Co-founder, VP of Engineering
Validus Technologies Corporation
Aug 2004 - Jan 2012 (7 years 5 months)
Led the development and beta testing of the VALIDcard™ biometric prototype, securing significant funding and submitting multiple patents for innovative technologies.
Software Engineering Consultant
Independent
Jul 2000 - Oct 2004 (4 years 3 months)
Conducted technical analyses and developed innovative solutions for major telecom companies, including an SMS gateway and QoS monitoring technology.
VP of Engineering
Telemac Corporation
Jun 1992 - Jun 2000 (7 years 11 months)
Spearheaded the development of BT Cellnet's pre-paid program, achieving significant sales milestones and integrating technology with industry leaders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
California Polytechnic State University
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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