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Addam Driver

Atlanta,GA

Summary

I'm a hands-on engineering leader who loves building great products with great people. With over 20 years of experience leading platform modernization, scaling full-stack systems, and optimizing customer experiences, I've driven impactful engineering solutions at the intersection of innovation and execution. I build teams that move fast, think deeply, and deliver software that feels effortless to users.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Engineering Leader

Inspire Brands
01.2022 - Current
  • Led engineering, UX, and DevOps teams across global digital ordering and loyalty platforms for multiple brands (Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Jimmy John's).
  • Architected AI-driven real-time personalization using Cloudflare Workers, Hugging Face models, and microservices.
  • Redesigned and architected the Digital Menu JSON schema and delivery systems across all brands, reducing file sizes from ~15MB to ~1.2MB, increasing backend processing speed by 80%, and improving UI Time-to-Interactive (TTI) by 60%.
  • Owned roadmap execution, engineering velocity improvements, and platform scalability initiatives.
  • Improved page performance by 40% through frontend optimization, CDN caching strategies, and accessibility audits.
  • Led and developed engineering talent across cross-functional teams (Web, DevOps, UX), implementing career growth frameworks, coaching ICs into senior roles, and building a high-trust, delivery-focused culture.

R&D Team Lead / Solutions Architect (Contract)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2022
  • Architected scalable, secure public health portals with real-time data delivery and API interoperability during national response efforts.
  • Directed the development of the COVID-19 Exposure Notification system, collaborating with Apple, Google, MIT, and CTOs from multiple U.S. states to build and deploy the first nationwide public health app framework integrated into iOS and Android devices.
  • Led cross-functional technical teams to deliver secure, privacy-compliant integrations at a national scale.
  • Led DevSecOps implementation for secure cloud platform deployments across internal and public systems.

Director of Engineering

Hurdle Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Built and scaled HIPAA-compliant healthcare platforms for mental health services, integrating EHR systems and patient engagement tools.
  • Defined API strategy, cloud-native architecture, and compliance automation to pass HITRUST audits.
  • Adhered to overall company business goals, meeting prescribed completion deadlines on [Number]% of projects.

CTO | Co-Founder

CodeDriverIO
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Built a consulting company delivering SaaS platforms, government portals, and consumer apps with a focus on real-time systems and ML-powered personalization.
  • Delivered digital modernization consulting for Fortune 500 and government organizations under aggressive timelines.
  • Led architecture and execution, often under aggressive timelines and high-stakes conditions.

Software Engineering Manager

The Home Depot
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Led frontend modernization initiatives, launching component libraries and accessibility-first UI frameworks.
  • Built and managed the UI University program to transform developers into engineers, modernize technical skills, and align engineering titles with organizational standards.
  • Recognized by Matt Carey, CIO of The Home Depot, with the Executive Homer Award for leadership and organizational impact on engineering excellence.
  • Developed scalable front-end architecture using React and TypeScript, increasing developer velocity and system maintainability.

IT Engineering Manager, eCommerce Solutions

HD Supply
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Managed teams building large-scale eCommerce platforms.
  • Built HD Supply Facilities Maintenance Mobile Application.
  • Drove SEO optimization, microservices adoption, and page performance improvements.

UI Technical Lead / Architect

BlackLine
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Designed SaaS financial systems for Fortune 500 enterprises.
  • Co-authored a granted patent (U.S. Patent No. 10,432,489) for a JavaScript performance monitoring framework, improving UI responsiveness and system observability.
  • Led agile teams to deliver real-time UI improvements and platform performance enhancements.
  • Introduced component-driven front-end architecture practices adopted across multiple product lines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (equivalent experience)

Skills

  • Full-Stack Web Development
  • SaaS Platform Development
  • Distributed Systems
  • Microservices
  • API Design
  • Cloud Computing
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • Kubernetes
  • AI/ML Personalization
  • Edge Computing
  • DevOps
  • CI/CD Automation
  • Terraform
  • Docker
  • GitHub Actions
  • Accessibility
  • WCAG Compliance
  • SEO
  • Performance Optimization
  • Technical Recruiting
  • Mentoring
  • Organizational Growth
  • Cross-Functional Roadmap Ownership
  • Delivery
  • Coaching

Technologies

JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Vue, Node.js, Python, Go, REST APIs, Microservices, Event-Driven Systems, AWS, GCP, Cloudflare, Docker, Kubernetes, WordPress, Drupal, Contentful, Optimizely, GA4, Amplitude, A/B Testing, SEO, WCAG Accessibility

Timeline

Senior Engineering Leader

Inspire Brands
01.2022 - Current

R&D Team Lead / Solutions Architect (Contract)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2022

Director of Engineering

Hurdle Health
01.2021 - 01.2022

CTO | Co-Founder

CodeDriverIO
01.2019 - 01.2022

Software Engineering Manager

The Home Depot
01.2017 - 01.2019

IT Engineering Manager, eCommerce Solutions

HD Supply
01.2016 - 01.2017

UI Technical Lead / Architect

BlackLine
01.2012 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (equivalent experience)

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