DOUG BRADBURY

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

CORE COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Transformed engineering organization from scattered individuals into three highly functioning and accountable teams, growing the overall engineering capacity and delivery capability.
• Hired and mentored three team leads, providing comprehensive training and coaching to develop their leadership skills and technical expertise.
• Established and integrated a dedicated QA team, significantly improving product quality and release reliability.
• Led the complete replacement of legacy Salesforce system with a custom-built Django Python solution, delivering enhanced performance and maintainability.
• Architected and implemented system stability improvements that successfully scaled the platform to handle dramatically increased user load without performance degradation.
• Directed development of a mobile web application for sales staff and a React Native application for delivery operations, streamlining field operations.
• Maintained hands-on technical leadership, personally designing and architecting core system components while simultaneously building team capabilities.
• Spearheaded team's adoption of AI development tools, successfully transitioning the entire engineering organization to Claude Code and modern AI-assisted development practices.

• Founded and built a successful software development company, growing it to profitability and eventual acquisition.
• Developed business strategy, managed client relationships, and oversaw all operational aspects of the company.
• Successfully exited the business through sale in 2024.

• Led an engineering team of 15 in building a B2B solution for automating accounts receivable.
• Mentored and coached team members on individual growth plans.
• Re-formed Agile teams and defined and coached members into their roles.
• Freed the CTO from the day-to-day operations and built the structure and support needed to let the CTO operate on a strategic level.
• Hired team members via recruiters and direct solicitation.

• Led multiple software development teams and communicated with all stakeholders to ensure alignment to organizational objectives and ensure projects were delivered on schedule.
• Built and strengthened relationships with executives and worked with customers to identify requirements and sell solutions that meet customer's needs and minimize business risks.
• Identified technology, industry, and social trends and determined the potential impact to overall business objectives and any needed adjustments to the strategic plan.
• Created and maintained technology standards and compliance policies and procedures.
• Created an apprenticeship program to coach software development professionals, provide ongoing feedback, and guide them in their personal and professional development.

• Managed the day-to-day operations and had P&L responsibility over the business' 4 global offices with 175 people ($25MM annual revenue).
• Provided strategic and tactical leadership, set clear goals with management team, and executed effectively to achieve annual revenue plan.
• Collaborated with the executive leadership to develop strategic planning and management initiatives to increase revenue and optimize operations.
• Built processes and tools that delivered significant value to the organization (governance system, integrated finance/operations with automated billing tools).
• Maximized new business opportunities through strong partnership strategies.
• Coached and mentored ~100 employees, identified performance expectations, measured and held team members accountable for performance.

• Provided overall leadership for the company and set strategic guidance which shaped corporate identity, profitability, and valuation ($11M portfolio with 45 developers).
• Assessed the competitive landscape and developed effective strategies to aggressively position the company for increased success during changing environmental conditions.
• Performed strategic and tactical planning with executive team, including developing business plans, financial models, and pricing tiers.
• Leveraged extensive network to drive new business relationships and secure new partnerships.
• Performed deep-dives into technical problems to resolve issues.

• Served as the CTO for AXUS's public launch through their acquisition by Northstar Media.
• Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with customers to identify requirements and create solutions that met customer's needs.
• Scaled the operational environment to support production workloads and integrated two SABRE systems into existing technology framework.
• Fostered a collaborative environment, cultivating growth and development so that team members can grow into progressively larger assignments.

• Lead multiple high-performing software development teams as a consultant. Projects included a large-scale, high availability credit card payment gateway, a Perl language XML client library, and an enterprise insurance application system.
• Ensured employees used the company's processes and systems to effectively manage business opportunities and to perform to customer specifications and requirements.
• Led a culture that valued metrics and maintained a strong focus on results.
• Kept teammates inspired in a fast-paced environment in order to overcome obstacles to make an immediate impact and achieve business objectives.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) — Computer Engineering with High Honors (2002)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP & CONSERVATION

Volunteer Steward | DuPage County Forest Preserve, IL | Ongoing

• Organize and lead volunteer work days to remove invasive species from historical woodlands, demonstrating project coordination and team leadership skills directly applicable to mission-driven organizations.
• Maintain hiking trails and preserve natural habitats for public access, ensuring safe and sustainable outdoor experiences for community members.
• Build and mobilize volunteer teams for conservation efforts, showcasing ability to inspire others around environmental stewardship and outdoor access.

Eagle Scout & Lifelong Outdoor Enthusiast | Personal Mission to Connect Family to Nature

• Achieved Eagle Scout rank through demonstrated leadership, service, and outdoor expertise, establishing deep personal connection to nature and outdoor exploration.
• Leading family initiative to visit all 64 national parks before children turn 18 (3-4 parks annually), demonstrating long-term planning, outdoor expertise, and commitment to connecting the next generation with nature.
• Extensive hiking and backpacking experience from youth through adulthood, providing authentic understanding of outdoor challenges, trail safety, and the transformative power of nature experiences.