Barry Kress

About Barry Kress

Senior technology executive with a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams and delivering secure, scalable solutions in the fast-paced world of fintech. I specialize in building modern financial platforms that drive innovation, operational efficiency, and measurable business outcomes.With deep experience across both startups and high-growth fintech organizations, I’ve led the architecture and development of complex systems — including real-time payment platforms, trading systems, compliance tooling, and fraud detection pipelines. I excel at bridging the gap between technical execution and strategic business goals, partnering closely with C-suite stakeholders to align technology with growth and regulatory requirements.Known for modernizing legacy systems, driving cloud adoption, and implementing agile, DevSecOps-driven practices across organizations. I bring a hands-on approach to leadership, balancing technical depth with product vision and a strong focus on delivery.🧠 Technical Skills & Specialties SDLC & Methodologies:Agile | Scrum | SDLC | Jira | Project Management | QA Automation (Selenium, NUnit) Cloud & Hosting Platforms:AWS | Microsoft Azure | Rackspace Programming & Frameworks:C#| VB.NET |.NET Framework | Entity Framework (EF)| ASP.NET MVC | WCF | SQL Server Front-End & Web Development:JavaScript | Angular | HTML | CSS | Adobe Photoshop Business & Strategy:Business Development | Business Plan Creation | Sales & IT Conduit | Stakeholder Engagement | Cross-Functional Leadership

Experience

1. Partner Chief Technology Officer

   Cashierlive

   May 2023 — Present

   Simple, intuitive omni-channel Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions to keep your business moving forward.

Education

• University of Florida

  BS, Chemical Engineering / Minor Business Administration

  1994 — 2000

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Integration
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Electronic Payment Processing
• Business Strategy
• Wcf Services
• Project Management
• Entity Framework
• Web Design
• Programming
• Business Development
• Html
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Saas
• C#
• .net
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Mobile Payments
• Payments
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Software Development
• Vb.net
• Technical Project Leadership
• Business Intelligence
• Credit Cards
• Business
• Executive Management