CITYROW - Fractional CTO Leadership

As Fractional CTO, I joined CITYROW during a critical growth phase following their Series A funding. The company had successfully evolved from a boutique fitness studio into a venture-backed digital fitness platform, requiring strategic technical leadership to scale their technology infrastructure and product offerings. My role was instrumental in optimizing their digital platform, which combined premium WaterRower hardware with innovative software solutions, ultimately contributing to their successful acquisition by WaterRower in January 2024.

Impact & Achievements

Spearheaded tech strategy, catalyzing CITYROW’s acquisition:

✅ Aligned technology roadmap with post-Series A growth objectives

✅ Optimized digital platform serving thousands of subscribers

✅ Led technical innovation in connected fitness hardware integration

✅ Streamlined cross-functional collaboration between product and engineering teams

Leadership Recognition

🏆 “Gabriel has been an incredible asset to CityRow. He is a skilled engineer with a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset. He is creative, nimble and, as a founder himself, is a leader who understands how to align tech with business goals. Having Gabriel’s level of talent on a fractional basis has been an absolute game changer for us.”

• Helaine Knapp, Founder & CEO

Peer Feedback - Founder & Technical Leadership

As Founder of Peer Feedback since December 2015, I’ve led the development and growth of an innovative EdTech SaaS platform that transforms online education through technology. The platform addresses the unique challenges of managing large-scale online courses while enhancing the learning experience through AI-powered feedback systems.

Impact & Achievements

Built and scaled comprehensive EdTech solution:

✅ Developed full-stack platform from ground up

✅ Engineered AI-powered feedback evaluation system

✅ Integrated with Canvas LMS for seamless data import

✅ Scaled to serve 7000+ students at Georgia Tech

✅ Implemented research-based collaborative learning features

Technical Innovation

The platform represents a significant advancement in online education technology, combining:

• Advanced AI algorithms for feedback evaluation
• Seamless LMS integration capabilities
• Scalable architecture supporting thousands of concurrent users
• Research-backed collaborative learning tools

Caproni - Founder & Exit Success

As Founder of Caproni from March 2020 to October 2024, I built and successfully sold a podcast publishing SaaS platform. The journey from initial concept to successful exit showcased my ability to lead technical innovation while building a sustainable and valuable business.

Impact & Achievements

Led full product lifecycle from concept to exit:

✅ Developed full-stack MVP: streamlined podcast production/distribution

✅ Implemented analytics and auto-generated website features

✅ Executed all marketing, SEO, and UX/UI design

✅ Scaled from solo project to managing dev team

✅ Successfully exited: sold to entrepreneur for continued growth

Success Story

🚀 Demonstrated full lifecycle tech leadership from ideation to exit, creating a valuable and sustainable business in the podcast technology space. The platform’s success and eventual acquisition validated both the technical architecture and business model, while providing valuable experience in scaling a tech startup.

Listen Network - Fractional CTO Leadership

As Fractional CTO at Listen Network, I’ve played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s technical direction and product development since January 2023. The company, specializing in podcast promotion, required strategic technical leadership to develop innovative ad-tech solutions and scale their service offerings.

Impact & Achievements

Drove technical innovation and business growth through:

✅ Developed core ad-tech product powering the company’s service offering

✅ Provided strategic tech consulting in the podcast/ad-tech space

✅ Led MVP development, rapidly bringing innovative ideas to market

✅ Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning

Leadership Recognition

🏆 “I’m thrilled to recommend Gabriel as an outstanding fractional CTO. Gabriel’s rare mix of technical skill and business insight consistently delivers success. He’s a joy to work with, fostering a positive team environment, and his diverse expertise in podcasting, web development, app creation, and business analytics is a game-changer.”

• Megan Fister, Listen Network

ABACROP - Fractional CTO Leadership

As Fractional CTO at ABACROP from May 2023 to May 2024, I provided strategic technical leadership for this innovative agritech startup. My role focused on rapidly developing and implementing precision agriculture technology solutions while ensuring alignment between technical initiatives and business objectives.

Impact & Achievements

Accelerated agritech innovation through:

✅ Led development team, delivering crop monitoring MVP in 3 months

✅ Architected comprehensive precision agriculture tech stack

✅ Aligned technical initiatives with business objectives

✅ Improved operational efficiency through technology integration

Leadership Recognition

🏆 “I highly recommend Gabriel as Fractional CTO for any organization seeking technical leadership and strategic vision. His exceptional ability to lead development teams and direct technological innovation projects has transformed our platform. His approach to integrating cutting-edge solutions has been fundamental in improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.”

• Josue Roman, COO at ABACROP

Cygnus Healthcare - Senior Software Engineering

As Senior Software Engineer at Cygnus Healthcare from January 2020 to January 2024, I led the development of mission-critical healthcare compliance software. My work focused on creating innovative solutions to meet complex healthcare regulations while improving operational efficiency.

Impact & Achievements

Delivered healthcare technology solutions:

✅ Architected CMS-compliant price transparency solution from scratch

✅ Deployed across multiple Puerto Rican hospitals, ensuring 100% compliance

✅ Increased operational efficiency and data transparency

✅ Managed full project lifecycle from requirements to implementation

✅ Successfully navigated complex healthcare regulations

Technical Innovation

🏥 Transformed healthcare compliance through innovative software solutions that:

• Streamlined price transparency reporting
• Enhanced data accessibility and accuracy
• Improved operational efficiency
• Ensured regulatory compliance
• Scaled across multiple healthcare facilities

Moxie - Senior Software Engineering & Strategy

At Moxie (Academic Insight Lab), I served as Senior Software Engineer & IT Strategy Consultant from March to May 2024, driving technological innovation and strategic growth initiatives. My role combined hands-on development leadership with strategic consulting to advance their EdTech platform.

Impact & Achievements

Delivered comprehensive technical solutions:

✅ Led development of Django-based web application enhancing AI interactions

✅ Spearheaded compliance initiatives, including HECVAT for FERPA adherence

✅ Provided strategic consulting on tech stack and marketing technologies

✅ Researched cutting-edge AI technologies for proprietary chatbot development

Leadership Recognition

🏆 “Gabe is not only a fantastic developer, he’s also a lovely colleague. He quickly got to work building what we asked for, and he did it well in a reasonable time frame at a reasonable price. We would love to have him on our team full-time if it were possible.”

• Dr. Kimberly Pace Becker, Moxie

GyftGram - Technical Advisory & Development

As Software Development Contractor & Technical Advisor at GyftGram from September to December 2023, I played a crucial role in developing their contactless digital gift card platform. Working with this Techstars ‘24 company, I helped implement cutting-edge payment solutions and establish their technical foundation.

Impact & Achievements

Delivered technical excellence through:

✅ Implemented Apple Pay integration for digital gift cards

✅ Developed core platform features for hospitality sector

✅ Provided technical advisory services for strategic decisions

✅ Accelerated development timeline significantly

Leadership Recognition

🏆 “His talent as a remarkable software developer enabled us to take our platform to a level that would take most dev shops months to complete. Finding an exceptional software engineer is rare. Gabriel Perez is a true hidden gem!”

• Kevin Malley, CEO at GyftGram

🏆 “Gabriel’s understanding of our industry’s unique needs was evident from day one. He skillfully navigated the challenges of integrating digital payments into our contactless digital gift card platform.”

• Marisel Polanco, Co-Founder at GyftGram