Summary
Jeff Collins is a seasoned technology leader and current CTO at Datalinx AI with a multi-decade track record of building and scaling engineering organizations across gaming, fintech, and enterprise software. He has repeatedly launched and unified complex platforms—most notably bringing Unity Gaming Services to market—and pairs deep architectural expertise with a talent for developing leaders at every level. Known for cultivating energetic engineering cultures, he drives innovation through hackathons, meetups, and cross-functional storytelling while keeping delivery commitments aligned with product and customer needs. Based in Austin, he also advises several startups, blending hands-on technical judgment with customer-facing product strategy. An unusual strength is his consistent focus on empowering junior engineers to own major initiatives, creating durable succession and broad organizational impact.
10 years of coding experience
30 years of employment as a software developer
B.S. Computer Science, B.S. Computer Science at Stanford University