Steven Duckworth

About Steven Duckworth

I am a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Vice President (VP) with 9 years of direct experience in executive technology leadership with a strong focus on driving innovation and achieving business success. I excel in crafting and executing cutting-edge technology strategies, fostering a culture of excellence, and propelling product development. With a proven customer-centric approach, I have a track record of effectively managing global tech operations, optimizing IT infrastructure and vendor relationships. Being skilled in team-building, I have cultivated highly effective technology teams and facilitated seamless operations. My background also includes valuable contributions in streamlining processes, empowering data-driven decision-making, and delivering innovative solutions for diverse organizations.SKILLSSoftware Development:Agile Methodologies | Roadmap Planning | Objectives and Key Results (OKR)| Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)| Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)| DevOps MethodologiesTechnology Operations:Infrastructure Management | Observability/Monitoring | Cloud Architecture | Virtualization | ITIL Processes | Incident Management | Data-driven Decision Making | Project Management | Service-oriented Approach | Digital Transformation | Emerging Technologies | Operational ExcellenceTechnology Business:Strategy & Vision Development | Vendor Management | Revenue Growth | Budget Management | Customer Satisfaction | Stakeholder Management | Innovative Solutions | Metrics Analysis & Reporting | Cost-reductions | Organizational AlignmentCommunication & Leadership:Adaptable | Team Building & Leadership | Problem Solving | Coaching & Mentorship | Cross-functional Communication | Executive Communication | Active Listening | Relationship Building | Collaborative Culture | Negotiation & Influential Communications

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer

   The Void

   Sep 2021 — Present · Utah County, UT, US

   Developed and executed the technology strategy, guiding executive and board-level decision-making while staying ahead of cutting-edge technological advancements to drive product development and offerings• Championed innovation efforts, fostering a culture of excellence in adopting technologies and staying at the industry forefront• Directed software development for the content development platform used by internal and external studios, machine language marker-less tracking, run-time platform that powers all VR experiences, and tools used for operating The VOID locations• Oversaw technical operations, managing the technology infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality content delivery• Built and developed a highly effective technology team, optimizing staffing and fostering a growth-oriented environment aligned with the organization\'s missions, goals, and values• Cultivated strong relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring effective negotiations for cost-reducing services and product delivery• Effectively communicated the technology vision and strategy to stakeholders, providing regular updates on technology initiatives and team achievements

Education

• Utah Valley University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

Skills

• Linux
• Software Project Management
• Java
• Ruby
• Mysql
• Distributed Systems
• Apache
• Product Management
• Unix
• Perl
• Cloud Computing
• Tcp/Ip
• Agile Methodologies
• Saas
• Leadership
• Software Development
• Python
• Scrum
• Software Engineering
• Networking
• Software Quality Assurance