John Vj Ricco Troemel

About John Vj Ricco Troemel

I’m an executive technologist and founder who loves building systems that actually work—for people, for brands, and for the bottom line. Over 30+ years I’ve led IT and product teams, shipped SaaS, modernized infrastructure, and turned creative ideas into scalable businesses.Today, I run My Brand Life LLC (2023–present), an ecosystem that blends SaaS automation, social content at scale, and entertainment tech. Our apps—BrandPulse Social, BrandDesk, Your World Life, and MyDJLife—help creators, venues, and small businesses grow with clean UX, smart data, and plug-and-play workflows.My background spans cloud (AWS/Azure), full-stack (Next.js, Supabase, Stripe), DevOps & security, and automation—paired with brand, marketing, and live event experience. Wins I’m proud of: 80%+ cost reductions through cloud optimization, 250% engagement lifts via content automation, and leading a 23-person IT org through transformation.I’m comfortable owning roadmaps, building teams, and getting hands-on with code. I like clean architecture, tight feedback loops, and shipping v1 that’s genuinely useful.When I’m not in product mode, I’m on stage as VJ Ricco—bringing the same systems mindset to live visuals, music, and crowd energy. Creativity + engineering is my sweet spot.What I’m looking for: senior leadership roles where tech, brand, and operations meet—Head/VP of Technology, Director of Product/Platform, CTO for a growth-stage team, or a principal role standing up new SaaS lines. Open to advising and special projects.Specialties: SaaS platforms, Next.js + Supabase, cloud architecture, automation, AI/ML integration, event/venue tech, social content systems, brand architecture, data dashboards, and security-minded scaling.Let’s build something people actually use. j•••@troemel.com | Stevens Point, WI

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Mybrandlife

   Jan 2023 — Present · Stevens Point, WI, US

   Founder & CEO of a multi-app ecosystem (BrandPulse Social, BrandDesk, Your World Life, MyDJLife) delivering SaaS automation for creators, venues, and businesses. Built Next.js/Supabase/Stripe stack; GoDaddy + Cloudflare deploys. Designed subs + data pipelines, shipped cross-vertical products (SaaS, e-com, nightlife).+250% engagement via content automation + analytics. Led remote teams; security-minded DevOps; faster releases and lower costs.

Education

• PADI

  Certifications, Scuba Diving

  2008 — 2010

• PADI

  Certified, Emergency First Responder

  2009 — 2009

• White Lake Area Community Education

  Diploma, Mathematics

  1986 — 1989

• Northcentral Technical College

  Associate CIS Programming and Analysis, Computer Programming/Programmer, General

  1998 — 2000