Summary
Scott Francis is a seasoned technology executive and product architect with over two decades of experience designing complex embedded, video codec, and distribution systems and currently leads Product Architecture for Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility at EY. He blends deep engineering chops—having written and commercialized codecs and led Alexa embedded device teams—with strategic IP and licensing expertise that has preserved and unlocked hundreds of millions in revenue. A pragmatic Agile change agent and coach, Scott has repeatedly transformed chaotic organizations into predictable, high-performing teams while doubling development productivity and cutting capital costs by 80%. He pairs hands-on programming credibility with executive-level communication, winning major customers like Walmart, CBS, and eBay and building licensing businesses at companies such as Technicolor and THX. Internationally experienced with offshore delivery and standards engagement, Scott has a rare combination of technical depth, business acuity, and emotional intelligence that drives measurable commercial outcomes. Based in California, he continues to bridge hardware, software, and IP to create defensible, revenue-generating product lines.
11 years of coding experience
32 years of employment as a software developer
BSEE Electrical Engineering, BSEE Electrical Engineering at Cornell University
Master Business/Engineering Management, Master Business/Engineering Management at Santa Clara University