Hello! I'm Evan Vandegriff, a seasoned software engineer with over 15 years of experience in the technology sector, primarily focusing on startup environments. As the co-founder and former CTO of GreenSpark Software, I led the development of innovative software solutions that significantly enhanced business operations. My career has also spanned roles at a variety of startups like SevenRooms, where I contributed to the creation of groundbreaking products that improved customer engagement and operational efficiencies.
What I Do: I thrive on turning complex technical challenges into actionable solutions, leveraging a robust background in software engineering, team leadership, and product development. I'm a zero to one developer. As a technology advisor, I can assist with many early stage startup challenges including hiring, product development and roadmap, UI/UX excellence, fundraising, and more.
GreenSpark's software solutions for scrap yards streamline operations by integrating ticketing, inventory management, customer relationship management, and accounting into a single platform. This allows businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively, minimizing human error and optimizing resource management.
Product Leadership: Spearheaded the design and launch of a flagship product that set new standards in our target market, significantly enhancing user engagement and operational efficiency.
Team Development: Assembled and guided a diverse team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Business Growth: Played a pivotal role in securing funding, scaling our operations, and establishing GreenSpark as a key industry player.
Jan 2018 — Feb 2021
SevenRooms
Senior Software Engineer
SevenRooms is a marketing and operations platform designed for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2011, it helps restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues optimize their guest experience and drive revenue. The platform offers tools for reservation management, waitlist and table management, online ordering, marketing automation, and guest relationship management. SevenRooms is known for enabling businesses to build direct guest relationships and enhance customer loyalty, serving clients such as Marriott International, MGM Resorts, and Live Nation.
Core developer on consumer facing Direct Online Ordering product. https://www.ausfoodnews.com.au/2021/02/11/sevenrooms-launches-direct-online-ordering-for-the-australian-hospitality-sector
Core developer on revolutionary marketing automation tool for restaurants: https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4092301.html, https://vimeo.com/319919272
Core developer on experiences and offers product
Primary developer on Instagram integration
Overseeing continuing work on front-end architecture and transitioning legacy code to a stable React/Redux framework
Internationalization translation of widgets and emails
Aug 2012 — Nov 2013
Triplelift
Lead Frontend Engineer
TripleLift is a leading advertising technology company that revolutionizes digital advertising by integrating creative, media, and data. Founded in 2012, TripleLift offers programmatic native advertising solutions that seamlessly blend ads into the content of the publisher’s platform, enhancing user experience and engagement. The company’s technology allows brands to amplify their content through in-feed native ads that match the unique look and feel of the surrounding content.
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