Summary
Curtis Poe is a strategic advisor specializing in AI strategy and Technological Maturity, with 21 years of hands-on experience rescuing large-scale legacy systems and modernizing development practices. He helps enterprises align technology investments with business outcomes using Technological Maturity Models and metric-driven roadmaps that prioritise ROI and reduce unnecessary complexity. A longtime Perl expert and author of Beginning Perl and co-author of Perl Hacks, Curtis pairs deep systems-level knowledge with practical experience across Python, C++, SQL, React, and TypeScript. He has led teams building real-time bidding systems, robust testing infrastructures, and core developer tools, and frequently speaks at conferences on generative AI and software craftsmanship. Based in Provence, he combines pragmatic, measurement-led advice with a track record of turning legacy codebases into platforms ready for AI-driven capabilities.
21 years of coding experience
23 years of employment as a software developer
Keystone School, San Antonio, Texas
AS, Economics, AS, Economics at Portland Community College
English, French