Summary
Scott Reed is a seasoned software leader and entrepreneur with more than three decades of experience guiding architecture, engineering and delivery across enterprise, healthcare and cloud-native domains. As Co-Owner of Crafting Bytes since 2014, he builds high-quality software and mentors developers in modern web stacks, cloud architecture and DevOps, while fostering a culture of craftsmanship. He currently serves as Senior Director, Software Engineering at Indr, Inc., where he leads cross-cutting initiatives and teams delivering scalable software solutions. His career spans leadership roles at Solliance, Illumina, Cardinal Health and Microsoft, where he helped design large-scale systems, migrate to modern tech stacks, and advocate for Test Driven Development and disciplined engineering practices. Scott is a frequent speaker and the chair of the Software Architecture User Group in San Diego, reflecting his commitment to community, mentorship, and advancing software architecture. Based in Del Mar, California, he brings hands-on engineering depth, strategic vision, and a knack for turning complex requirements into pragmatic, maintainable solutions.
13 years of coding experience
28 years of employment as a software developer
Virginia Tech