Adam H.

Driving Technological Innovation and Excellence in SaaS and Intelligent Systems

A visionary leader in software engineering and data architecture, Adam Hopkins excels in creating high-performing teams and innovative solutions that drive strategic success. With expertise in a vast array of programming languages, database ecosystems, and development methodologies, Adam crafts scalable, high-availability platforms for SaaS applications and intelligent systems. His contributions to data architecture and governance have empowered organizations to leverage their data assets effectโ€ฆ
Adam H.

Experience

  • HyperFi

    HyperFi

    CTO & Co-founder

    Aug 2025 - Present

    HyperFi is building an AI-powered operating system to help companies buy, sell, and scale technology, currently operating in stealth mode.

  • Digital Alpha

    Digital Alpha

    Chief Technology Officer

    Aug 2025 - Present

    Digital Alpha is an asset manager specializing in digital infrastructure investments, collaborating strategically with Cisco Systems.

  • Etz Lime

    Principal Consultant

    Jan 1999 - Present

    • Architect End-to-End Software Solutions: Design scalable, full-stack architectures tailored to client business goals, leveraging cloud-native technologies.
    • Strategic Technology Advisor: Partner with C-suite and senior stakeholders across diverse industries to shape technology roadmaps and drive digital transformation.
    • Data Governance & Center of Excellence (CoE) Development: Establish data governance frameworks and Centers of Excellence to drive data quality, compliance, and best practices, empowering organizations to leverage data as a strategic asset.
    • Product & Data Strategy Leadership: Lead the development of data-centric applications, optimizing business intelligence and analytics solutions to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
    • High-Impact Solution Delivery: Guide teams through full lifecycle delivery of complex software systems, from requirements gathering to post-deployment support, ensuring alignment with business KPIs.
    • Agile & DevOps Transformation: Enable organizations to adopt best practices in Agile methodologies and DevOps, reducing time to market and improving release cadence and product stability.
  • Lumen Technologies

    Lumen Technologies

    Senior Director of Data Architecture and Governance

    Nov 2024 - Aug 2025

    Lumen Technologies provides digital connectivity solutions including metro and long-haul data transport, edge cloud, and security services.

  • PacketFabric

    Vice President of Software Engineering

    Jun 2023 - Nov 2024

    • Executive Leadership and Team Development: Lead and mentor software development department of engineers, architects, managers, and directors, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
    • Product Engineering: Drive the end-to-end development cycle of SaaS applications and distributed, event-driven systems, focusing on innovation, scalability, and performance.
    • Data Analytics and ML: Design and implement data analytics solutions, BI pipelines, and machine learning models to drive business insights and optimize operations.
    • Technical Expertise: Leverage advanced proficiency in Python, Golang, and Typescript, utilizing cloud services to architect highly available, fault-tolerant systems.
    • Project Delivery and Excellence: Establish application architecture and engineering best practices, improving on-time delivery and alignment with business goals.
    • Performance Optimization and Scalability: Manage resource allocation and development priorities, optimizing system performance and scaling solutions to handle increase in web traffic while enhancing overall developer efficiency.
  • PacketFabric

    Director of Software Engineering

    Jul 2020 - Jun 2023

  • Matrix Retail

    Principal Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

    May 2017 - Jul 2020

    • Developed and optimized a platform leveraging big data analytics, machine learning, and ETL pipelines for enhanced data processing.
    • Transitioned a Java monolith to microservices architecture using Sanic and Python, leading to a successful Kubernetes migration traffic scalability.
    • Enhanced system performance with PostgreSQL tuning and Redis caching.
    • Redesigned the UI with React, Ember, and SCSS using Typescript.
    • Directed development operations, managing DevOps and aligning projects with business goals.
  • Optymizer

    Optymizer

    Chief Technology Officer

    Mar 2015 - Apr 2017

    • Led a startup tech team, overseeing software development and strategic planning.
    • Architected distributed applications with Django, including a real-time fraud detection platform leveraging live web traffic data, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
  • AHopLaw

    Principal

    May 2014 - Jun 2015

    AHopLaw provides legal counseling and contract drafting in various practice areas.

    • Provided comprehensive legal counseling to clients, enhancing their understanding of complex legal issues across multiple practice areas.
    • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
    • Collaborated with clients on business contracts, optimizing terms to mitigate legal risks.
    • Produced legal content for industry-focused blogs, expanding outreach and client engagement.
  • Looney & Grossman LLP

    Looney & Grossman LLP

    Associate Attorney

    Jul 2012 - May 2014

    Looney & Grossman LLP provided legal services with a focus on real estate and business transactions before closing.

    • Negotiated and executed real estate transactions, enhancing client satisfaction and closing efficiency.
    • Developed estate plans for clients, ensuring comprehensive coverage and future-proofing.
    • Represented clients in litigation processes, optimizing legal outcomes and satisfaction.
    • Advised on real estate and business law, including zoning and title disputes, enhancing client understanding.
  • Donovan Hatem LLP

    Associate

    Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

    Donovan Hatem LLP provides legal services focusing on real estate and business law.

    • Conducted numerous residential and commercial closings, maintaining a high rate of client satisfaction.
    • Advised corporate clients on entity formation and regulatory compliance, facilitating smoother business operations.
    • Prepared and litigated a variety of legal issues, ensuring thorough representation and favorable outcomes.
    • Coordinated with expert witnesses and managed complex case files, heightening case preparation efficiency.
  • Donovan Hatem, LLP

    Paralegal

    Aug 2006 - Aug 2010

    • Prepared essential legal documents for real estate closings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
    • Provided robust litigation support, contributing to successful legal outcomes.
  • Institutional Shareholder Services

    QA Analyst

    Jan 2005 - Aug 2006

    Institutional Shareholder Services focuses on corporate governance and proxy voting services.

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