Summary
Jimmie Houts is a seasoned software engineer and serial co-founder based in California with over a decade of experience building server-side systems, developer tools, and enterprise solutions. He combines deep Windows/Active Directory and Group Policy expertise with hands-on development in C#, VB.NET, T-SQL and web technologies to deliver practical, maintainable applications. As Co-Founder/CTO of Red Wall and co-founder of SHAPE Education and HoutsNet Services, he has repeatedly translated operational needs into reliable software and architecture. His background spans roles from web programmer to solutions architect, giving him a rare perspective across legacy Windows environments and modern service-oriented design. Colleagues rely on him to bridge ops and development—optimizing servers and databases while shipping usable features. He prefers pragmatic, system-level solutions over flashy one-offs, often improving long-running business processes rather than chasing trends.
12 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer