Summary
Peter Fries is a seasoned software engineer and entrepreneur with 13 years of experience building search, recommendation, and data-driven web and mobile applications. As Co-Founder of UpJump Media and longtime Search & Data Consultant at Significant Terms, he blends hands-on polyglot programming with architecture and team leadership to deliver production-grade systems. His background includes founding startups and directing software development, giving him a pragmatic view of product, engineering, and go-to-market tradeoffs. Based in Richmond, VA, he’s passionate about fostering a strong local technical community and helping organizations turn complex data problems into actionable features.
13 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
English, French