Michael MacFadden
CTO, Entrepreneur, Community Builder, Coder, Pilot
- Role
- Board of Directors at Thrive Sports
- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael MacFadden
An entrepreneur and technology-focused Executive with over 20 years of experience including business management, product development, operations, business development, strategy, and engineering.Currently serving as the CTO of Sigma Defense Systems, a premier engineering research and development firm focused on information technology, cyber security, cloud architectures, continuous delivery, and C4ISR systems.Prior to Sigma, was a software product manager at Tomax (now Demandware) focused on the development of performance management, business intelligence, and data analytics platforms for tier 1 retailers. Also served as a lead software engineer at Red Oak Software, developing a cutting-edge web integration platform.Dedicated volunteer associated with multiple organizations focused on building high-tech startup communities, mentoring early stage companies, and facilitating regional high-tech growth.Specialties: General management, product development, business operations, strategy, software engineering, startups, community building
Experience
Board of Directors
Jan 2018 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Providing technical and business advising to a motivated team of very talented individuals. ThrivSports is revolutionizing how coaches manage every aspect of their business, while paving the way for athletes to maximize their potential.
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Software Engineering
San Diego State University
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science
Dakota State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cyber Operations
2021 — 2025
Skills
- Process Engineering
- Strategy
- Software Design
- Requirements Analysis
- Cloud Computing
- Integration
- Software Integration
- Distributed Systems
- Cyber Security
- Network Security
- Configuration Management
- Business Intelligence
- Web Applications
- Staff Development
- Software Development
- Research
- Proposal Writing
- Engineering Management
- Sql
- Security
- Enterprise Architecture
- Program Management
- System Architecture
- Computer Security
- Testing
- New Business Development
- Dod
- Requirements Management
- U.s. Department of Defense
- Systems Engineering
- Agile Project Management
- Product Management
- Information Technology
- Java
- Software Project Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Management
- Network Engineering
- Collaboration Tools
- Architecture
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