Oct 2023 - Present
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Hunter Powers is listed as CTO & AI/ML Leader at Sellona, based in Washington, District Of Columbia, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Hunter Powers.
Hunter Powers previously worked as Chief Technology Officer at Sellona and Member CTO Advisory Board at Bessemer Venture Partners. Hunter Powers holds Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) from University Of Virginia.
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About Hunter Powers
Hunter Powers is a visionary and experienced technology executive with a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve ambitious goals. Offering more than 20 years of experience in technology and more than 10 years in leadership roles, Hunter specializes in steering Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) driven solutions for world-renowned companies. Hunter is adept at raising capital, defining product strategy, and transforming tech startups into high-growth organizations. Hunter's proven leadership, strategic thinking, and deep technical expertise make him an ideal candidate for leadership roles.Member Bessemer Venture Partners CTO Advisory Board & Forbes Technology Council. Background includes professional experience (NY, NY & Washington, DC) as Chief Technical Officer, Senior Vice President of Engineering, VP of Engineering, VP of Machine Learning, Director of Engineering, Manager of Software Engineering, and Technical Lead on products for American Express, UPS, NFL, Google, Marriott, Hyatt, TechCrunch, Engadget, AOL, Fox, Washington Post, New York Times, eBay, PayPal, Girl Scouts, Uber, YMCA, and American Bar Association, among others.
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Member Cto Advisory Board
Current- Participate in CTO Advisor sessions - Advised investors on competitive landscapes- Advised investors on competitive moats and technical depth of potential investments
Aug 2017 - Present
Expert Technology Consultant
Current- Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Engineering Productivity- Regularly provide technology deep dives for investor groups to support acquisition and investment.- Regularly requested for follow-on intelligence
Sep 2018 - Present
Vice President Of Machine Learning
- Guide AI Product Strategy, including Machine Learning R&D- Defined AI ORG structure, staffing, and budget expectations- Hired 20+ ML engineers and 10+ Data Engineer across five teams- Put 40+ ML Models in Production + in house MLOps platform team- Led multiple engineering and product generative-AI discovery projects- Raised $170M @ $1B valuation.
Mar 2020 - Oct 2023
Chief Technology Officer
- Led 130+ employees (50 in the US, 70 in India, 15 in Ukraine) plus 1,000+ gig-economy price scanners across the US- In 3 months, established a US engineering team of 13 senior+ engineers that worked with 15 engineers in Ukraine and 70 data analysts in India- Established Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) competency focused on price.
Sep 2018 - Mar 2020
Apr 2018 - Mar 2020
Co-Founder & Cto
Massclarity
- Co-Founder with Basket Execs- Decentralized distributed data protocol leveraging blockchain for distributed data collection, verification, cataloging, and sales- Invented novel Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (ML) architecture where the community could submit new models to battle existing infrastructure for greater rewards- Authored White.
Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
Member
- Participated in Forbes's AI & Technology focus groups, usually as responses to breaking news.
Apr 2017 - Mar 2020
Vp Of Engineering (Head Of Eng)
- Hired 45+ of 55 engineers across eight teams supporting $15M+ ARR- Guided product strategy, including R&D securing million-dollar-plus deals- Established Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) competency focused on automating event layouts- Nurtured engineering culture and developed emerging leaders- (https://www.socialtables.com)- Acquired.
Dec 2016 - Apr 2018
Oct 2015 - Apr 2018
Manager Of Software Engineering
- Co-located between Washington DC and NYC- Manager and Tech Lead for two teams with $10M+ ARR- Introduced multi-tenant SaaS architecture- Managed SDLC interfacing with internal and external stakeholders- (https://www.jibe.com)- Acquired by iCIMS
Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
Aug 2013 - Nov 2015
Author
- Three book contract with Pack Publishing UK. - First book, Nokogiri Starter | Data Parsing in Ruby, was published in 2013, rose to the top ten, and was a best-selling programming book on Amazon.com. ISBN: 978-1-78328-997-4
May 2013 - Jan 2015
Senior Engineer
- Led Front End Development for Association Management System (AMS) Personify 360. - Worked closely with the Interactive and Professional Services teams to deliver Web-facing solutions of the highest quality. - Duties include leading efforts in developing mobile-friendly solutions for clients' e-Business sites, establishing modern front-end coding.
Aug 2013 - Nov 2013
Senior Front End Engineer At Brightcontext Corporation
Brightcontext Corporation
- Lead Front End Engineer and Designer for real-time big data streaming and stream processing platform- Launched on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt NYCClients Include TechCrunch, Engadget, Washington Post, New York Times, Fox's X-Factor, Fox Sports AU, NY Presbyterian Hospital, and The NFL.
Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
In-House Creative Manager
Deborah Cavenaugh Studio, Inc
- Lead Designer, Developer, and Art Director for DeborahCavenaugh.com, an international art and design corporation. - Project Manager leading team in design and production of artist's international print and greeting card line, advertising, logos, signage, catalogs, storyboards, and sell sheets. - Product Photographer and archivist for all art and.
May 2006 - Jul 2012
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Trainerops, Llc
- Lead Full Stack Developer and Designer for turnkey, web-based personal trainer management software and recurring billing solution.- Designed and built Artificial Intelligence (AI) meal planner and personalized workout planner
Aug 2010 - Apr 2012
Founder, Director
Wiretheplanet
- Head Creative, Programmer, and Developer, serving as Lead on 25+ commercial sites with a team of 11.- (http://work.wiretheplanet.com)
Oct 1998 - 2012
Senior Full Stack Engineer At The Raw Gourmet
The Raw Gourmet
- Lead Full Stack Engineer, designing and developing an e-commerce website for renowned raw foods Chef Nomi Shannon. - Designed and developed a monthly membership solution with protected access to blogs and forums. - I managed all server operations. - Currently serve as a technical consultant for an international team. - (https://rawgourmet.com/)
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Web Developer
- Worked as Web Developer and Designer for wholesale operations, Port City Roaster. - Worked on web asset optimization, pipeline, security, and client account registration and processing.- (https://www.portcityjava.com/)
Mar 2001 - Mar 2002
Web Developer
Surfchex
- Surfchex is a simple concept developed when implementation was not simple. - Surfchex set up cameras on beaches up and down the east coast, providing a website wherein surfers, and others, could log in and view live wave conditions. - As there was no high-speed internet in 1999, the video signal was delivered over a radio relay connecting to the one.
May 1999 - Jul 2001
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Hunter Powers education
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)
University Of Virginia
Master’S Degree, Computer Science
Georgia Institute Of Technology
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What company does Hunter Powers work for?
Hunter Powers works for Sellona.
What is Hunter Powers's role at Sellona?
Hunter Powers is listed as CTO & AI/ML Leader at Sellona.
Where is Hunter Powers based?
Hunter Powers is based in Washington, District Of Columbia, United States while working with Sellona.
What companies has Hunter Powers worked for?
Hunter Powers has worked for Sellona, Bessemer Venture Partners, Glg (Gerson Lehrman Group), Interos Inc, and Basket.
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What schools did Hunter Powers attend?
Hunter Powers holds Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) from University Of Virginia.
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