Todd Merrill

Experience

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  Konsuld™

  CTO & Co-Founder

  Jan 2024 - Present

  Konsuld™ provides AI-enriched clinical collaboration to enhance patient care.

  • Led the development and growth of an AI-powered clinician-exclusive collaboration platform, revolutionizing clinical data integration, decision support, and expertise-sharing among healthcare professionals.
  • Pioneered a secure environment fostering collaborative case discussions and medical insights sharing, significantly advancing patient care outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.
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  TechCXO

  Partner

  Oct 2021 - Present

  TechCXO provides companies with on demand executives, specializing in strategic professional services for high potential companies.

  • Utilized deep technical expertise and strategic leadership to serve as a fractional and interim CTO for lower and middle market, venture backed, and private equity backed companies.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in building and implementing SOC two programs, managing pen tests, and leveraging a wide network to drive business growth and operational excellence in various sectors, including AI and SaaS.
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  AirWorks

  Interim Chief Technology Officer

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

  AirWorks empowers project managers to deliver more projects, faster with their geospatial intelligence solution, providing reliable linework for better decision making, risk reduction, and efficiency.

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  Chick-fil-A Corporate

  Innovation Mentor

  Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Chick-fil-A Corporate, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is renowned for its dedication to freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality, and unique franchise model, and manages over 3,000 restaurants across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

  • Led groundbreaking R&D projects at the Rev Center at Georgia Tech, focusing on advanced technologies like Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Augmented Reality.
  • Spearheaded the development and secure IoT deployment for kitchen and supply chain operations, enhancing food safety and efficiency.
  • Constructed comprehensive training curriculums for new software hires, focusing on cloud software engineering to foster team expertise and capability.
  • Effectively communicated project outcomes through frequent demos and presentations to stakeholders, demonstrating the impact and viability of innovative solutions.
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  Koridor Hospitality

  CTO

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  Koridor Hospitality leverages consumer behavior principles, innovative merchandising techniques, and analytics to offer hoteliers advanced guest personalization through its MyRoom platform.

  • Directed software development, operations, security, and IT infrastructure teams in Europe and the US, managing a budget over $1M to achieve strategic initiatives.
  • Developed and integrated technology for enhancing guest personalization in hotels, combining innovative merchandising, analytics, and consumer behavior principles.
  • Implemented microservices, a new Angular front-end, VR/AR capabilities, and Google Maps technology to innovate the mobile-first experience and virtual tour features.
  • Negotiated costs and executed business plans with complete financial responsibility, managing agile proof of concept, initial pilot, and integration with channel partners.
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  HireIQ Solutions

  CTO

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2016

  HireIQ Solutions focuses on launching innovative systems and platforms, including Software Development, IT infrastructure, and Strategic Product Roadmap development.

  • Navigated the complexities of launching and scaling up global SaaS infrastructure to handle 600k web hits per month across five continents, ensuring 100% uptime for the Production SaaS environment in 2016 with the implementation of new HA cloud architecture.
  • Expanded business by successfully supporting key accounts, raising $5M in venture capital, developing technical partnerships, and managing a $1M budget with full P&L responsibility.
  • Built and led a cross-functional team of 10, including Engineering Managers and Developers, fostering an agile and flexible work environment through the establishment of a Machine Learning capability and solid team that \
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  GlobalCrypto

  CEO

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2012

  GlobalCrypto develops technology that makes online transactions safer and prevents fraudulent attempts at stealing financial information.

  • Stewarded the entire organization of over 25 employees and contractors, ensuring the delivery of advanced cryptographic security solutions for web applications.
  • Successfully led the company through strategic growth initiatives, securing $1M in outside capital across two funding rounds.
  • Maintained full profit and loss responsibility for the company, achieving $250k in annual revenue.
  • Pioneered the initial intellectual property for PKI key distribution, leading to the filing of a broad patent.
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  AirDefense

  Embedded Security Architect

  May 2005 - Jun 2006

  AirDefense specializes in advanced wireless threat monitoring and security solutions, ensuring the safety and confidentiality of wireless networks across sectors such as Government, Retail, and Big Business.

  • Led product development from concept to offshore manufacturing for three new WiFi security sensor models, streamlining the product lifecycle and enhancing the company's market offerings in the cybersecurity domain.
  • Spearheaded an OEM partnership that culminated in the acquisition of AirDefense by Motorola, showcasing strategic partnership management and corporate negotiation skills.
  • Directed the deployment of next-generation sensors and partner platforms, integrating Embedded Linux and eCos systems on PPC and MIPS processors, thus bolstering AirDefense's product suite for high-stakes applications in Government, Retail, and DoD projects.
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  Ciena

  Lead Engineer

  Jan 1998 - Dec 2004

  Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software, prioritizing innovation and collaborative relationships to address the digital demands of richer, connected experiences.

  • Wrote board-level firmware for advanced communications lasers, indicating significant contributions to the development and innovation of Ciena's optical products.
  • Designed software infrastructure, board support packages, and device drivers for DWDM and carrier-grade optical switching gear, showcasing technical expertise and a key role in enhancing Ciena's product offerings.
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  Scientific Atlanta

  Software Engineer

  Jan 1996 - Dec 1997

  Scientific Atlanta, now part of Cisco, is a major player in the telecommunications industry, focusing on hardware and software solutions for video broadcasting, broadband services, and network infrastructure.

  • Led the development of one of the first cable modems, the dataXcelerator, as the Lead Firmware Engineer.
  • Implemented the TCP/IP stack from scratch and designed most of the infrastructure of the cable modem, marking a significant contribution to the field of broadband communication technology.
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  BellSouth Cellular

  Software Engineer

  Jan 1995 - Dec 1996

  BellSouth Cellular, now part of AT&T, was a telecommunications company known for providing cellular phone services.

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  AT&T Tridom

  Software Engineer

  Jan 1995 - Dec 1996