Summary
Jeff Sumner is a senior engineering manager based in Austin with 11 years of software leadership experience and a two-decade career that blends technical delivery, project management, and agile coaching. He has repeatedly led cross-functional teams through complex web and security-sensitive projects at companies including Indeed, Whole Foods Market, and The Zebra, translating strategic goals into reliable, auditable software. Known as a rapid problem-solver and continuous learner, Jeff pairs hands-on technical judgment with people-first management to accelerate team performance and delivery. His background spans enterprise and startup contexts, plus an MBA from HEC Paris, which informs a pragmatic, product-aware approach to engineering decisions. An unexpected strength is his early career foundation at IBM and long tenure in higher education, which give him depth in process, compliance, and stakeholder alignment.
10 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
BS, BS at Duke University
MBA, MBA at HEC Paris
French, Spanish