Trevor Fry

TREVOR FRY Fractional CTO / Director of Technology - |-| linkedin.com/in/trevorfry | //TREVORFRY.TECH Results-oriented software leader with a proven track record in both SaaS and on-prem environments. Expert in leading remote engineering teams, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering strategic technical solutions. Adept at scaling operations, improving processes, and aligning technology strategies with business goals to drive growth and efficiency. Passionate about simplifying complex technical challenges to enable sustainable business success. SKILLS ● ● ● ● ● ● Web Development: React, NextJS, WordPress, Tailwind, JavaScript, RESTful APIs Technology Leadership: Fractional CTO Services, Digital Transformation, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Architecture Client Solutions: Custom Website Design, User Experience (UX) Optimization, Business Analysis, Agile Consulting Programming & Databases: C#, ASP.NET, PL/SQL, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL Tools: Visual Studio, VSCode, Git, Jira, ElasticSearch, Redis //TREVORFRY.TECH | Founder & Director | 2024 - Present | Atascadero, CA Founded a technology consulting and web development business, providing strategic solutions and technical leadership to small and medium-sized businesses. ● ● ● ● Web Development: Designed and developed custom websites using React, NextJS, and WordPress, enhancing clients' digital presence and usability. Fractional CTO Services: Guided clients through tech strategy and digital transformation, aligning IT efforts with business goals to streamline operations. Client Engagement: Built long-term client relationships through targeted outreach, delivering tailored solutions that meet specific business needs. Partnerships: Coordinated with videographers, photographers, and other specialists to integrate services, ensuring seamless project outcomes. Shift Lab | Director of Technology | 2022 - 2024 Led technical strategy and hands-on development at a software agency, driving successful client projects and internal growth. ● ● ● ● ● Architecture & Development: Implemented scalable development patterns using NextJS, React, AWS, and Shopify, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Team Leadership: Managed a team of 15+ developers, conducting 1-on-1s, annual reviews, hiring, and terminations. Navigated a 30% team layoff with transparency and support. Client Relations: Served as the primary technical contact for clients, translating needs into actionable user stories and development plans. Strategic Planning: Developed project roadmaps, aligning timelines with client goals, increasing on-time deliveries by 25%. Culture Building: Boosted morale and team cohesion during organizational changes, fostering a positive work environment. Dassault Systèmes, DelmiaWorks (formerly IQMS) | Director of Software Engineering, Software Engineering Manager, Software Engineer Team Lead | 2016 - 2022 Led the integration of newly acquired engineering teams post-acquisition, driving technical excellence and team cohesion. Managed a team of 40+, scaling up to 90+ during the QA Director's medical leave. ● ● ● ● ● Leadership & Team Development: Managed a core team of 40+ engineers, overseeing career growth and strategic alignment with company goals. Expanded leadership to include 90+ during a QA team transition. Technical Strategy: Architected new frameworks, transitioning from on-premise to SaaS using Angular and Azure DevOps. Agile Transformation: Migrated the team from a waterfall approach to Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban) using change management principles. Testing Improvements: Developed a comprehensive testing hierarchy, replacing legacy automated-testing methods and reducing bugs by 20+%. Retention & Morale: Fostered a culture of continuous learning, co-developing core values, resulting in a 30% reduction in internal attrition and a 98% retention rate during change. MINDBODY, Inc. | Technical Lead Software Engineer / ScrumMaster | 2014 - 2016 Balanced technical leadership with agile facilitation across multiple scrum teams. ● ● ● ● Agile Facilitation: Led daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, addressing roadblocks and ensuring progress. Web Development: Developed and maintained applications using C#, ASP.NET, and WCF Services, improving performance by 15%. Mentorship: Guided junior engineers, driving a 20% increase in team productivity through focused support. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with project managers, designers, and front-end engineers to ensure project success, achieving a 95% success rate in scope and delivery. IQMS | Software Engineer, EDI Developer | 2008 - 2014 Advanced through roles focused on software development and EDI systems, contributing to client satisfaction and process efficiency. ● ● Software Engineer (2012 - 2014): ○ Developed features and applications using PL/SQL, C#, and ASP.NET. Managed custom scripts, tracking versions, and creating documentation for complex database systems. ○ Worked directly with customers, translating needs into solutions, and ensuring thorough testing for quality releases. EDI Developer (2009 - 2012): ○ Implemented customer-specific EDI requirements in X12 and Edifact, optimizing data exchanges. Developed Oracle scripts for data management, reducing errors and improving efficiency by 15%. ○ Recognized as Employee of the Month (March 2011) for excellence in EDI solutions. Certifications: ● ● ● Certified ScrumMaster® Predictive Index Practitioner Prosci Certified Change Practitioner