Summary
Chris Seltzer is a seasoned technology leader with 11 years of engineering and management experience, currently serving as Head of Technology for a stealth startup after leading platform and developer tooling at companies like Made Renovation and Compass. He specializes in building and scaling engineering organizations, infrastructure tooling, and developer workflows—having rebuilt critical Kubernetes and infrastructure teams and driven company-wide cost optimization that saved millions. Chris brings hands-on architecture experience from founding-engineer roles, designing service-oriented platforms, and migrating large JavaScript codebases to TypeScript. His background blends startup agility with enterprise rigor, including implementing CI/CD, Terraform/AWS infrastructure, and authentication and billing systems. A former US Marine Corps infantry rifleman and combat veteran, he pairs disciplined leadership under pressure with a focus on operational excellence and developer experience. Based in Orlando, he’s known for turning complex operational challenges into pragmatic, team-scalable solutions that help people love their homes and products.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's of Science Computer Science, Bachelor's of Science Computer Science at Penn State University
Blackhawk High School