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Dave Laflam

@davelaflam

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/davelaflam/

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation, values collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a meticulous and innovative professional with extensive experience in engineering leadership, particularly in the technology and e-commerce sectors. My career has been marked by a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving revenue growth through strategic technical initiatives. I have a proven track record of managing complex projects, mentoring high-performance teams, and implementing engineering best practices that foster sustainable growth.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led remote engineering teams across multiple countries, developing scalable applications and back-end systems that have significantly increased customer acquisition and revenue. Notably, my efforts at Tumble resulted in a remarkable revenue growth from $12K to $1.4M within a year. I am also proud to have contributed to securing a patent for an innovative laundry machine control system, which is set to revolutionize user interaction with everyday appliances.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

TurboDebt

Jun 2024 - Present (11 months)

Increased customer acquisition by 20% through dynamic landing pages for Engineering and Growth teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to ensure seamless performance and an exceptional user experience.

JavaScript React API Development User Experience Design Performance Optimization

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Vice President of Engineering-Advisor

Current

Tumble

Jun 2024 - Present (11 months)

Supported strategic technical initiatives and operational efficiencies post-Silicon Valley Bank collapse, guiding engineering best practices and providing technical mentorship.

Technical Strategy API Development AWS Team Leadership

Vice President of Engineering

Tumble

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)

Led a fully remote Engineering team, developed back-end systems using AWS technologies, and implemented sustainable operating procedures that facilitated market expansion and revenue growth.

TypeScript AWS Microservices API Gateway

Engineering Manager

The Black Tux

Dec 2015 - Sep 2018 (2 years 9 months)

Drove development solutions for a fashion company, leading a team of developers and overseeing the creation of an internal API platform for client-facing systems.

GraphQL AWS Lambda Team Leadership API Development

Director of Engineering

Tuition.io

Sep 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Spearheaded the engineering team, overseeing the development of the back-end API for the Payment Operations System and integrating Docker into the tech stack to speed up development.

API Development Docker Team Management Payment Systems Software Development

Senior Software Engineer

StackCommerce

Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 9 months)

Oversaw the redesign of stacksocial.com, enhancing features and maintaining quality standards while increasing revenue through innovative solutions.

Angular Revenue Quality Assurance

Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead

Tuition.io

Nov 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 5 months)

Contributed to the rapid development of Tuition.io's platform, enhancing user experience and functionality for student loan management.

SQL PHP Automation Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music

1990 - 1994

Studied classical performance with a focus on the upright double bass, developing skills in music theory, performance techniques, and ensemble collaboration.