Vlad I.

Experience

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  MentraTrack

  Co-Founder

  Jan 2025 - Present

  Your All-in-One ABA Supervision Toolkit Simplify your certification journey with smart tools for fieldwork, goals, and compliance, made for modern BCBAs and trainees

  • MentraTrack is the ultimate all-in-one platform for ABA fieldwork tracking, built to eliminate the stress of logging hours and streamline BCBA supervision.
  • Designed by a BCBA, MentraTrack goes far beyond hour tracking — it enhances the entire supervision experience with real-time compliance checks, competency progress monitoring, and structured feedback.
  • Our newest AI-powered features include an Assessment Tool on the trainee dashboard to help identify strengths and growth areas, and a SMART Goal Generator on the supervisor dashboard to streamline individualized, BACB-aligned goal writing.
  • With additional tools like a secure messaging center, supervisor feedback templates, instant verification forms, and objective goal-setting workflows, MentraTrack simplifies fieldwork from start to certification.
  • No more spreadsheets — just efficient, accurate, and meaningful supervision.
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  MentraTrack

  CTO / CoFounder

  Dec 2024 - Present

  As CTO and co-founder of MentraTrack, I lead all technology strategy and product development for our AI-powered platform that helps BCBA trainees and supervisors track fieldwork hours, assess competencies, and provide feedback in real time. I oversee system architecture, AI integration, and compliance (FERPA/HIPAA), while collaborating closely with product and clinical teams to ensure a secure, scalable, and user-centric experience.

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  Sketchy

  Head of Engineering

  Jun 2023 - Present

  We help students master challenging medical topics, score higher on exams and turn knowledge to life with proven visual techniques and interactive cases.

  • Led entire engineering org across consumer (D2C) and enterprise (B2B) products, directly managing engineering managers and ICs.
  • Tripled team size in one year by implementing structured hiring and career development practices.
  • Owned a $2M engineering budget and reduced infrastructure costs through cloud optimization.
  • Launched a greenfield AI-driven simulation product, expanding institutional adoption.
  • Partnered with academic institutions (Harvard, Mayo Clinics) to validate learning outcomes and prepare platform for enterprise adoption.
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  Sketchy

  Head of Engineering

  May 2023 - Present

  Sketchy is a research-proven visual learning platform that aims to transform the way students and professionals learn. With programs in the medical, MCAT, pharmacy, PA, and nursing fields, Sketchy utilizes art, story, and the method of loci.

  • Scaled Sketchy's engineering organization 3→15, maintaining velocity, cutting onboarding ramp time by 50%, and improving delivery efficiency
  • Executed a multi-million dollar engineering budget and launched a greenfield AI-driven simulation product, expanding institutional adoption
  • Partnered with elite academic institutions such as Harvard and the Mayo Clinic to validate learning outcomes and prepare the platform for enterprise and compliance-heavy adoption
  • Represented technology vision in board meetings, aligning on a multi-year product strategy with growth objectives
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  Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

  Mentor and Big Brother

  Jun 2022 - Present

  Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities. And we couldn't do any of it without you.

  • Serve as a Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor, supporting and empowering a young person.
  • Advocate for technology-enabled accessibility and personalized learning.
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  Sketchy

  Engineering Manager

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Managed a team of 5 engineers, focusing on ownership, growth, and wellbeing
  • Implemented engineering productivity frameworks, improving delivery speed and code quality
  • Designed scalable multi-cloud infrastructure in AWS/Google, ensuring reliability for global learners
  • Delivered critical features improving search, reporting, and enterprise integrations
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  Sketchy

  Staff Software Engineer

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Directed backend systems for Nike Athlete Studio, deployed in 50+ countries, supporting global brand marketing and athlete engagement
  • Managed a team of 6, overseeing hiring, growth, and delivery processes across Nike's Seattle engineering team
  • Defined backend technical vision, consolidating legacy systems into a unified platform for optimized athlete-fan engagement
  • Spearheaded the approach in managing and coaching engineering team members, developing their career growth and goals
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  Nike

  Senior Software Engineer

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2021

  NIKE, Inc. is a purpose-driven organization energized by a shared commitment to move the world forward through the power of sport.

  • Primarily responsible for building out the backend for Nike Athlete Studio, the platform used by Nike global brand marketing and professional contract athletes.
  • Stepped into managing and coaching team members, developing career growth and goals, and strategizing business ideas across our Global Technology pillar.
  • Nike Athlete Studio has been deployed and used in 50 countries.
  • Implemented and architected the backend systems powering Nike Athlete Studio using AWS, TypeScript, Terraform, and Postgres.
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  Nike

  Engineering Manager

  Sep 2019 - Oct 2021

  Nike, recognized for its athletic footwear and apparel, has become synonymous with sports excellence, innovation, and inspiring athlete stories around the globe.

  • Led engineering initiatives, including backend systems architecture and deployment of Nike Athlete Studio across 50+ countries
  • Managed engineering team operations, focusing on global brand marketing integration and elite athlete engagement

• TraceMe

  Senior Software Development Engineer

  May 2018 - Oct 2019

  TraceMe, co-founded by Russell Wilson, focused on connecting celebrities with fans via social platforms, later pivoting to Tally for interactive sports predictions.

  • Developed backend systems for TraceMe's celebrity engagement and Tally's prediction platforms, contributing to significant product pivots and partnerships
  • Crafted backend architecture, ensuring scalability and security for a seamless fan engagement experience
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  Microsoft

  Software Development Engineer II

  Dec 2016 - May 2018

  Microsoft, leading in software, services, devices, and solutions, enhances cloud computing, AI, gaming, and quantum computing to shape the future of technology.

  • Led technology initiatives for Yammer's provisioning and platform domains, significantly reducing platform bugs and improving SLA compliance
  • Spearheaded sustainable engineering initiatives, optimizing testing frameworks and mentoring engineers
  • Technical lead for re-architecting Yammer's files infrastructure to align with Microsoft standards, enhancing platform integration
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  Barracuda (NYSE: CUDA)

  Software Engineer

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2016

  Barracuda Networks, a global leader in security, application delivery, and data protection solutions, helps businesses safeguard against complex threats.

  • Developed manufacturing specification tests, enhancing QA/test processes for Barracuda's product line
  • Wrote scripts in Perl and Bash for stress testing hardware products, contributing to product reliability and performance
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  Barracuda Networks

  Engineering Intern

  Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

  Barracuda Networks is the worldwide leader in Email Protection, Application Protection, Network Security, and Data Protection Solutions

  • Created manufacturing specification tests for a variety of Barracuda products.
  • When adding new hardware, performed stress tests to ensure products achieved desired runtimes.
  • Built a series of executable tests for QA/Test engineers to run during stress testing of Barracuda product line.
  • Wrote most scripts in Perl and Bash to automate manufacturing and stress testing workflows.
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  Barracuda (NYSE: CUDA)

  Engineering Intern

  Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Developed and implemented manufacturing specification tests for Barracuda products, enhancing QA/test processes
  • Wrote executable tests in Perl and Bash for stress testing, improving product reliability and performance