Summary
Dan Harper is a seasoned technology leader and CTO with over 25 years bringing people and product together to deliver scalable, customer-centred platforms across global markets. Based in Melbourne, he combines hands-on systems and architecture expertise—from microservices, DevOps and cloud automation to AI/ML and UI/UX—with a strong track record of building high-performing engineering organisations and developer experiences. He's led transformation at companies like Xero, MYOB and Homes.com.au, spun up startups and consultancy ventures, and now coaches tech careers through Velocifire while serving as CTO at AskYourTeam. Known for obsessing over fast feedback loops and spending time with customers, he also amplifies his thinking through public speaking and community leadership focused on people-first culture and experimentation.
11 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer