Join   Log In
  • Startup Jobs
  • Recruit
  • Discover
  • Blog
    Chris Morse

    Chris Morse

    🔹 Co-founder & CTO at Shelpful
    🔹 Experienced in ML & Software Development
    🔹 Former CTO (x3), SDM, & TPM at Amazon

    Angel Seattle University of Washington
    There was a problem loading your content.
     
    Experience
    Shelpful
    Shelpful
    Co-founder & CTO 2022 - Present (about 4 years)
    Shelpful is an innovative technology startup that offers a unique, personalized support and accountability service. Our platform connects users with their very own Accountability... more Buddy, who provides real-human support, accountability, and positive peer pressure on a daily basis.
    Amazon
    Amazon
    Sr Technical Program Manager 2020 - 2022 (over 2 years)
    Leading several programs in the Alexa Setup and Discovery group including bringing Frustration Free Setup to Alexa partners.
    Software Engineer Manager 1999 - 2000 (over 1 year)
    Led a team of software developers in development, deployment, and operations of Amazon's internal editorial content management system.
    Poppy (YC W16)
    Poppy (YC W16)
    Senior Engineer 2018 - 2019 (4 months)
    Built and released a new optimized Poppy request flow before the company unfortunately was shut down. Poppy was a consumer software company vetting the best childcare caregivers... more in every community. (YC W16).

    React, JavaScript, Postgres, Ruby, Rails
    EnviroIssues
    EnviroIssues
    Chief Technology Officer 2005 - 2013 (almost 8 years)
    Product Manager and Owner for EnviroLytical, a Software as a Service product designed specifically for public involvement. Managed the product from idea to launch, creating... more the first ever technical product at EnviroIssues. Defined requirements, hired developers, managed agile development process, built marketing site, created pricing structure, and managed rollout.

    Created the Technology Services business to provide web development and online media services to clients resulting in one of the main service areas of the company. Managed technical direction for 75+ public facing projects in a fast paced highly collaborative environment.
    Software Development Manager for all technical projects. Hired and managed a team of software developers to provide agile development processes. Provided architectural roadmap and technical direction using technologies including C#, SQL, MVC, CI/CD and JavaScript.

    Implemented new Deltek Vision ERP solution replacing antiquated accounting software with an integrated project based solution. Managed the project from idea to rollout creating new efficient processes for invoice creation, resource planning, and financial forecasting.

    C#, SQL, MVC, CI/CD and JavaScript.
    MindCorps
    Exit
    MindCorps
    Chief Technology Officer 1997 - 1999 (almost 2 years)
    Built scalable online systems for early adopters of ecommerce, auctions and bartering.

    Managed all of MindCorps technical personnel, client projects, and project management.

    Managed... more 25 employees including software developers, product managers, and testers.

    Led the group through its acquisition by Amazon - 250% growth.
    Morse Best Innovation
    Morse Best Innovation
    Founder & President 2000 - 2003 (about 3 years)
    Started an innovative technology marketing agency specializing in technology product marketing services and new product development serving clients such as Microsoft, Lexmark,... more Unisys, and WRQ

    50% owner of business with broad authority over technology, operations and finance.

    Built the business from scratch to successful 20+ person agency with DNA in place for product development.

    Software Development Manager for all technical projects.

    Private sale via management buyout.

    Morse Best Innovation continues today under the name Sappington and our spin off product company Mercent raised $17M in VC funds and was purchased by CommerceHub in 2015.
    Founder
     
    Employee
    Amazon, Morse Best Innovation, MindCorps, EnviroIssues, Poppy (YC W16), Shelpful
    Investor
     
    Incubator
     
    Advisor
     
    Attorney
     
    Board Member
     
    Mentor
     
    Member
     
    Acquired
     
     
    Education
     
    About
    Achievements

    Here are some things that I have done.
    * 3X CTO. One startup was acquired by Amazon.
    * Been in the trenches for a long while working at startups and big biz.
    * Dev Manager and TPM for Amazon
    * Lead Solutions Engineer for Attunely (a Pioneer Square Labs company) - Machine Learning Platform
    * Senior Developer for Poppy (Seattle startup)
    * AWS Certified Solutions Architect
    * Created the Lean Startup Seattle meetup. (~3000 members)
    * Volunteered for the Seattle Angel Conference for several years.

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Software Development Web Development agile methodologies
    Locations
    Remote
    Help · Blog · Twitter · Terms · Privacy Policy & Cookies · Unsubscribe · Cookie Preferences · Press · Profile not verified