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Mason Herron

Mason Herron

Cripple Creek,CO

Summary

Innovative technology leader and software engineer with over 6 years of industry experience, including 3+ years as CTO of a high-growth startup. Expertise in architecting and implementing complex, cross-platform applications integrating cloud infrastructure, payment processing systems, telematics, and real-time communications. Proven track record in leading technical teams, driving product development, and aligning technology strategies with business objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

CTO & Senior Engineer

WRANGLD Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2024
  • Spearheaded technical strategy and development of the WRANGLD product from concept to successful market launch
  • Led and mentored a team of in-house engineers, implementing agile methodologies to optimize product delivery and reduce time-to-market
  • Architected and implemented a fully integrated payment processing system, facilitating millions of dollars in transactions
  • Oversaw the design and implementation of scalable cloud architecture, ensuring robust performance and high availability to supplement business expansion
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product development with strategic business goals
  • Played a pivotal role in successful fundraising rounds, significantly contributing to the company's financial growth and stability

Senior Software Engineer

AutosDLVRD
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Engineered and optimized high-performance web and mobile applications using Vue.js, Node.js, and Ionic Framework, resulting in improved user engagement and application responsiveness
  • Cultivated technical excellence within the team by mentoring junior developers and establishing a robust code review process, elevating overall code quality and team performance
  • Drove product innovation through close collaboration with product managers and the CTO, translating business requirements into technical solutions and delivering key features that increased user count by over 500%

Freelance Software Engineer

01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Developed and delivered custom software solutions for diverse clients, ensuring high-quality code and meeting project deadlines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design architectures, and implement scalable applications, resulting in improved client satisfaction and business growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science -

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
01.2020

Skills


  • Team Leadership: Mentoring, Training, Code review processes, Agile methodologies
  • Project Management: Agile project management, Sprint planning, Resource allocation
  • Business Development: Client relations, Stakeholder management, Product strategy alignment
  • Software Architecture: Microservices, Cloud-native architectures, Scalable systems design
  • Web & Mobile Development: Vue, Nuxt, Node Express, Ionic Framework, JavaScript, & TypeScript
  • Cloud Technologies: GCP, Heroku, Cloud architecture design and implementation
  • Database Systems: NoSQL (Firestore) & PostgreSQL (Supabase)
  • DevOps & Version Control: Docker, NuxtHub, Git (Github)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CTO & Senior Engineer

WRANGLD Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2024

Senior Software Engineer

AutosDLVRD
02.2021 - 07.2021

Freelance Software Engineer

01.2019 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science -

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Mason Herron