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William Schleifer

@williamschleifer

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Experienced engineering leader with a strong track record of building teams.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities.

With over two decades of experience in engineering leadership, I have a proven track record of building and mentoring high-performing teams while delivering scalable and resilient technical solutions. My journey has taken me through various roles, including my current position as Head of Engineering at Powerup, where I have successfully accelerated production asset creation by 176% and achieved significant cost savings through strategic management of global engineering teams.

Previously, as VP of Engineering at Bed Bath & Beyond, I directed the creation of innovative solutions that enhanced customer experiences and optimized operational efficiency. My expertise in cloud architecture, microservices, and CI/CD best practices has allowed me to lead cross-functional teams effectively, driving process improvements and aligning technical initiatives with business objectives. I am passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring that my teams are equipped to meet the challenges of today's fast-paced technology landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Advisor

Current

Rise Capital

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 4 months)

Provided strategic guidance to portfolio companies on fundraising and product development, enhancing code quality and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Technical Strategy Process Improvement Mentorship Business Management Product Development Team Building

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Head of Engineering

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Powerup

Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Leading engineering and product teams for an international system integrator, specializing in technical consulting for startups. Achieved significant production asset creation and cost savings through innovative solutions and global team management.

Engineering Leadership Technical Strategy SaaS Development Cloud Architecture Team Building Process Improvement Global Team Management DevOps

VP of Engineering

Bed Bath & Beyond

Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Directed engineering initiatives to improve digital photography and e-commerce customer experience. Achieved substantial cost reductions and enhanced inventory speed through innovative technology solutions.

Engineering Leadership Process Improvement SaaS Development Cloud Architecture Team Building Business Management DevOps AWS Lambda

Vice President of Engineering

Decorist

Apr 2015 - Jul 2018 (3 years 3 months)

Led engineering for an interior design platform, significantly reducing downtime and increasing product release speed. Developed e-commerce solutions that enhanced revenue and customer experience.

Engineering Leadership Process Improvement Team Building Cloud Architecture Microservices Docker Kubernetes

Director of Engineering

Say Media

Jul 2011 - Mar 2015 (3 years 8 months)

Managed engineering for an online media group, enhancing content delivery and user engagement through the development of a custom CMS platform and optimizing release processes.

Engineering Leadership Technical Strategy CMS Team Building Process Improvement Cloud Architecture DevOps User Engagement Continuous Integration

Chief Technology Officer

Sideshow

Jul 2000 - Jul 2011 (11 years)

Led technology initiatives for an international system integrator, creating a widely adopted CMS and optimizing server performance for high-traffic campaigns.