Summary
Jeff Hopper is a hands-on, human-first technology executive with 11+ years of recent leadership experience and a 30+-year engineering pedigree spanning startups, government, healthcare, music tech, and SaaS. As Head of Product at Bounce.fm and former Director of Technology Operations at CAI, he blends product strategy, scalable architecture, and Agile coaching to turn chaotic delivery into predictable outcomes while improving UX and platform adoption. He pairs full-stack fluency in React, Node, and Python with cloud expertise (AWS/Azure), low-code platforms, and a pragmatic use of AI to accelerate engineering workflows. Known for aligning teams through frameworks like The Six Types of Working Genius, he consistently reduces errors and shortens timelines by reshaping roles and rituals. An avid visual communicator and mentor, he leverages Figma, Miro, and whiteboards to make complex ideas accessible and inclusive. Based in Indianapolis and constantly learning—most recently in cybersecurity and AI-driven delivery—he thrives where product vision meets disciplined execution.
11 years of coding experience
28 years of employment as a software developer
BS, Electrical Engineering Technology, BS, Electrical Engineering Technology at Purdue University