Brian Murphy is a seasoned technology executive and hands-on engineer with 17 years of experience leading large multidisciplinary teams to ship high‑scale digital products. As CTO at SeatGeek and previously at Tumblr and The New York Times, he has overseen engineering across mobile, video, commerce, advertising and web operations, scaling systems from concept to production. He combines software architecture and web/mobile expertise with a knack for process engineering and eliminating waste to boost revenue and efficiency. Known for building and retaining high-performing teams, he also excels at client relationship management and digital strategy. Based in New York, he brings deep media and e-commerce domain experience from roles at Condé Nast and Givaudan. A pragmatic leader who still values hands-on technical work, he blends clear communication with operational rigor to turn complex product visions into repeatable delivery.
17 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
BS Computer Science, BS Computer Science at Rutgers University
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Brian Murphy - Chief Technology Officer at SeatGeek