Darren Shaffer
C-Level Executive ◆ Grower of Leaders ◆ Driver of Change ◆ Digital Transformation ◆ Led 1800+ people delivering 117 custom software systems ◆ 7-time Microsoft MVP ◆ Extraordinary Execution ◆ Extraordinary Results
- Role
- CTO Partner at Fortium Partners
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Darren Shaffer
Technology Executive Grounded in Software Engineering and DevelopmentSenior technology leader with exceptional skills and experience. Sets vision & strategy thendrives successful implementation and delivery. Thrives in complex settings and environments of change. Collaborates with colleagues on product development and custom solutions. Built a consulting business to achieve Microsoft Gold Partner status. Industry experience includes financial services, enterprise software, energy, field service, transportation logistics, supply chain, retail, and digital media. Steady leadership in high-stress, challenging situations. Enjoys growing and mentoring teams. Thought leader and frequent speaker on digital transformation, software development, and operational excellence.I welcome the opportunity to serve you as a Partner of Fortium Partners, the #1 provider of technology leadership. Find out more at or start a conversation: d••••••••@hotmail.comCalendly: https://calendly.com/darrenshafferI SPECIALIZE IN: Leadership, Growing Teams, Shared Vision: Led 14 Software Engineering Teams Technology Transformation: Defined & Led Migration of Tech, Process, People Solutions to Critical Problems & Rescue Missions: Took a $2BB lender to $7BB in 5 yrs Software Architecture, Product Development - Four of my architectures are MSDN white papers Evangelism, Strategy, Vision - Keynote Speaker, Author, Product Evangelism, Product ManagementCAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Replaced current CIO or CTO at 4 firms to jumpstart digital transformation Led turnaround of IT, Operations, Software Dev at 3 financial services firms & 6 F500 Companies Delivered 117 Custom Software Systems Worldwide 7-time Microsoft MVP Award Winner, Featured Speaker at Microsoft, Oracle, FinTech Conferences Featured Speaker at 2022 Global CIO Summit, BangkokEDUCATION: Graduate Study Computer Engineering Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright Patterson AFB 1990 Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science) United States Military Academy, West Point 1989MILITARY LEADERSHIP: As an Army Signal Officer I led diverse teams of 50 to 250 soldiers in establishing secure wireless communication networks on the battlefield during the first Gulf War Decorated officer promoted to Captain ahead of peers. Earned jump wings at Army Airborne school & awarded the Army Commendation Medal Graduated in top third of my class at West Point with dual EE & CS degrees
Experience
CTO Partner
Apr 2024 — Present · Denver, CO, US
Fractional and Interim CTO, CIO and Digital Transformation Leader
Education
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Master's Program
1989 — 1990
United States Military Academy at West Point
Bachelor's Degree
1985 — 1989
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