Learn how a data science executive thinks about building scalable data systems at startups.
Zack Chapple
Taking companies from concept to enterprise scale, globally
With a diverse and international background encompassing manufacturing, insurance, HR technology, and deep tech startup environments, I bring a comprehensive skill set that enables me to swiftly adapt to a wide array of technologies and business models.
This breadth of experience enables my acclimation to new challenges, allowing me to contribute value quickly.
My approach is driven by a deep interest in tackling novel problems and delivering impactful solutions. I am dedicated to understanding yo…
Work
Talent Discovery Platform
https://hiring.careerbuilder.com/talent-discovery-platformThis is the platform I conceived, architected and lead the development of the talent discovery platform. This became one of the best selling products for CareerBuilder at $142 Million ARR.
Experience
Zephyr Cloud
CEO
Aug 2023 - Present
Zephyr Cloud is a B2B DevTools SaaS that is focused on accelerating software development velocity and reducing infrastructure costs.
- Fundraising
- Establishing Partnerships with Cloudflare, AWS, Azure, Sentry, Netlify
- Establishing design partnerships with CarMax, Adidas, Lululemon, and more.
Tauri
Advisory Board
Jul 2023 - Present
Tauri is a toolkit that helps developers make applications for the major desktop platforms - using virtually any frontend framework in existence. The core is built with Rust, and the CLI leverages Node.js making Tauri a genuinely polyglot approach to creating and maintaining great apps.
- Advising on developer experience, enterprise growth, product development, monetization
RenderATL
Principal Advisor
Apr 2019 - Present
Waffles & Wings. Collards & Code. Render is the most talked about 3 day tech conference experience. Talent is Welcomed
- Founding and principal advisor one of the biggest tech conferences in the Eastern US
Valor Software
CRO
Jun 2020 - Sep 2023
Valor Software is a premier software development consulting firm that specializes in enterprise development and contributing to open source software.
- Landed over $5m ARR of consulting contracts.
- Sold staff augmentation and consulting to Lululemon, Medline, World Food Programme, SAP, Mary Kay, Adobe and more.
Ultimate Software
Principal Architect
Apr 2018 - Jun 2020
Ultimate Software was an American multinational technology company that developed and sold UltiPro, a cloud-based human capital management software system for businesses.
- Lead Global UI Development
- Mergers and Acquisitions team, assessing integrations, effort, and cost pre-purchase
Career Builder
Software Architect
Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
CareerBuilder is an employment website founded in 1995 that operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
- Created $142 million dollar ARR SaaS product in 18 months
- Skilled trainer global team on new technologies
ADP
Principal Developer
Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
ADP offers industry-leading online payroll and HR solutions, plus tax, compliance, benefit administration and more.
- Won global innovation contest
- 3 patents
- Formed design partnership between ADP and Google
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