Etienne D is a veteran technology leader, founder, and author who has spent nearly three decades evolving from systems engineer to CEO and coach, currently leading 7CTOs and co-creating the CTO Levels™ Framework to help technical leaders scale without burning out. He blends hands-on product and architecture experience—from kernel drivers and Unix stacks to React Native consumer products—with a deep focus on leadership, coaching, and building peer communities that drive business outcomes. As co-author of LIQUID and a board technologist for nonprofits like PsychArmor, he brings a systems-thinking approach to organizational flow and resilience. Notably, he stepped out of day-to-day ops to intentionally design structures that let other leaders grow, proving his commitment to sustainable leadership development as much as technical excellence.
9 years of coding experience
26 years of employment as a software developer
BS, Computer Science, BS, Computer Science at Stellenbosch University
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