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Jim Saunders

Executive CTO and software engineer specializing in FinTech platforms

AccelpayUniversity of KentuckyAustin, TX18 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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CTO-oriented engineering leader who emphasizes building and mentoring teams while aligning technology work to real business needs through close collaboration with product stakeholders. Also has entrepreneurial exposure, including an alcohol-related startup and prior experience securing funding.

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Key Strengths

  • builds and mentors engineering teams
  • translates product needs into technical requirements
  • focuses engineering on real business problems
  • prior startup funding experience

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Experience

Co-Founder and CTOAccelpay · May 2019 – Feb 2026
Senior Software Engineer, Money MovementSana Benefits · Mar 2020 – Oct 2021
Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead, PaymentsEtsy · Aug 2015 – Jun 2019
Senior Software Engineer and Technical LeadKrossover Intelligence · Oct 2012 – Feb 2015
Lead DeveloperEvasiv / NetMediaOne / Able Engine · Oct 2009 – Jan 2012
Developer, Agile Team (Trifleet)Perot Systems · Aug 2007 – Oct 2009

Education

University of Kentuckybachelor, Computer Science (2007)

Languages

English

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