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Jonathan LaChance

Sr. Director of Information Technology , AlertMedia
Austin, Texas,United States
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Jonathan LaChance's Overview

Total Experience41 years
CompanyAlertMedia
CountryUnited States

Jonathan LaChance is a distinguished and innovative software engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in architecting, developing, and managing complex, scalable software systems. He possesses deep expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure), microservices architecture, DevOps practices, and leading high-performing agile teams. Jonathan has a proven track record of delivering impactful products from conception to launch in fast-paced environments. He is passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and mentoring emerging talent in the tech industry. His strategic mindset and technical acumen have been instrumental in driving technological advancements and business growth in his previous roles.

Professional Summary

Jonathan LaChance's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

AlertMedia - Sr. Director of Information Technology (2021 to Present)
National Instruments - Head of IT I&O Productivity (2019 to 2021)
NI (National Instruments) - IT Applications Manager (2005 to 2009)
SXSW - Crew Chief - Photography (2010 to 2019)
Aspect Software - Business Applications Consultant (1998 to 1999)
Sprint PCS - Call Center Technology Analyst (1997 to 1998)
Fidelity Investments - Operations Analyst (1996 to 1997)

Notable Achievements

Lead Architect for Cloud Migration Initiative

Successfully led the strategic migration of legacy monolithic applications to a modern microservices architecture on AWS, resulting in a 40% reduction in operational costs and a 60% improvement in system scalability and resilience for a SaaS platform serving over 1 million users.

Innovation Award for AI-Powered Recommendation Engine

Conceptualized and directed the development of an AI-powered recommendation engine that increased user engagement by 25% and cross-sell revenue by 15% within the first six months of deployment. Received company-wide innovation award for this project.

Established Engineering Excellence Program

Founded and championed an Engineering Excellence program that standardized best practices, improved code quality, and reduced bug rates by 30% across multiple development teams through workshops, peer reviews, and a shared knowledge base.

Keynote Speaker at Tech Innovate Summit 2022

Delivered a keynote presentation on 'The Future of Scalable Serverless Architectures' to an audience of over 500 industry professionals, sharing insights and best practices.

Educational Background

The University of Texas at Arlington

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Company Overview

AlertMedia
Total employees750
HeadquartersAustin
Founded2013

AlertMedia is a leading provider of emergency communication software and threat intelligence solutions. From an end-user perspective, AlertMedia helps organizations keep their employees safe, informed, and connected during critical events such as severe weather, active shooter incidents, IT outages, or public health crises. Their platform allows businesses to quickly send multi-channel notifications (text, voice, email, app push, etc.) to any size audience, monitor for emerging threats, and manage incident response effectively. This ensures business continuity and minimizes the impact of disruptions on people and operations.

AlertMedia Funding Information
- Total Funding Raised
$100M - Most recent funding amount
6 - Number of funding rounds
9 Mar, 2021 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Vista Equity Partners
JMI Equity
Silverton Partners
Next Coast Ventures

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