Summary
Mike Nicholaides is a seasoned CTO and software engineer with 16 years of experience leading product-focused engineering teams and building web, mobile, and enterprise applications. As co-founder and CTO of PromptWorks since 2013, he directs a 20+ person team delivering over 50 projects for clients like Comcast, Twitter, Sony, and Macy’s with an emphasis on code quality and agile delivery. His background spans startup founding, freelance architecture, and intranet-scale development for government and enterprise, giving him a practical blend of hands-on engineering and delivery leadership. Trained in Computer Science with foci on HCI and AI from Drexel, he brings a user-centered perspective to technically robust systems. Known for turning minimal viable solutions into enduring platforms, he pairs pragmatic project management with attention to design details. Based in Cheltenham, PA, he remains accessible for collaboration and consulting on ambitious software initiatives.
16 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
B.S., Computer Science with foci in Human Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence, B.S., Computer Science with foci in Human Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence at Drexel University
Abington High School
Spanish