Laurens Banker

About Laurens Banker

I am a technology executive, founder, and strategic advisor with 15+ years of experience leading software, cloud, and AI-driven transformation across startups, SMBs, and large enterprises. My career has been defined by building scalable platforms, modernizing legacy systems, structuring high-performing engineering teams and turning complex business challenges into operational, measurable outcomes. I specialize in aligning product strategy, architecture, delivery, and business development to accelerate growth, whether supporting early-stage founders or guiding enterprise modernization efforts.As Founder & CEO of MediaAMP (acquired), I built a cloud platform spun out of the University of Washington that empowered large institutions to manage, protect, and monetize complex digital ecosystems. Since then, I’ve led and advised multiple organizations, helping them expand their product lines, strengthen delivery operations, and evolve their go-to-market strategy.I’m known for:Modernizing software and cloud architectures for scale, velocity, and reliabilityBuilding pod-based engineering models that increase output and reduce dependency bottlenecksAdvising leadership teams on product strategy, organizational design, and revenue modelsDriving strategic partnerships that unlock new markets and long-term enterprise valueLeading AI/ML integration efforts, including automation, analytics, and intelligent workflowsAcross every engagement, I focus on measurable outcomes, disciplined execution, and building teams and platforms that last.If you’re building something meaningful, SaaS, cloud services, AI workflows, or a platform with real-world impact, I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Strategic Partner

   3k Technologies

   Mar 2024 — Present

Education

• Hunter College

  BA

Skills

• Data Management
• Cloud Computing Iaas
• Cloud Storage
• Big Data
• Private Cloud
• Representational State Transfer (Rest)
• Hybrid Cloud
• Start-Ups
• Strategic Partnerships
• Digital Media Services
• Digital Asset Management
• Distribution Strategies
• Online Publishing
• IT Service Management
• Web Video
• Cloud Applications
• Agile Methodologies
• Enterprise Software
• Management
• Virtualization
• Information Architecture
• Agile Project Management
• Scalability
• Software Engineering
• Rest
• Integrated Media
• User Experience
• Metadata Management
• Software Design
• Web Development
• Software Development
• Partnerships
• Saas
• Streaming Media
• Mobile Media
• Leadership
• Distributed Systems
• Enterprise Integration
• Apache
• Soa