Brian Murray
Technology Executive & Innovator
CTO | Security Expert | Pilot | Content Creator
About Me
Technology executive and innovator with 15+ years of experience transforming industries through strategic technology implementation. Currently serving as CTO of a cannabis software company, leading development teams in creating scalable cloud-based solutions. Proven track record of scaling enterprise IT operations from startup to $15B+ valuation, developing industry-first mobile and cloud solutions, and creating successful commercial applications.
Known for translating complex technical concepts to broad audiences, with aviation-focused content reaching 200M+ viewers. Expert in security architecture, AI/ML implementation, and regulated industry compliance.
Experience
- Lead all technology functions and infrastructure for cannabis software company
- Successfully led complete system rewrite after previous outsourced development left company stranded
- Manage team of 4 developers implementing backend and frontend systems on cloud infrastructure
- Specialized in Node.js, React, and React Native technology stack
- Developed top-3 ranked Apple App Store application (Captionator), officially recommended by Apple's Pro Tools team
- Built 200K+ subscriber base with 200M+ views on technical aviation content
- Engineered proprietary 3D animation software reducing production time from weeks to hours
- Created Microsoft Flight Simulator add-on recognized by Microsoft, Fox Sports, and Kitplanes magazine
- Led development team modernizing enterprise HR software platform
- Architected microservices using C#, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL, and Docker
- Established CI/CD pipelines and development workflows for distributed team
- Key role in scaling technology infrastructure from startup to $15B+ valuation
- Pioneered industry's first direct-to-consumer cannabis sales application
- Developed industry-benchmark security architecture for dual-authentication compliance
- Led technical due diligence on M&A team evaluating acquisitions
- Architected hybrid cloud infrastructure with containerization and distributed databases
- Instructed graduate-level advanced cryptography courses
- Developed practical curriculum combining theoretical concepts with real-world applications
- Pioneered one of industry's first iPad-based building inspection applications
- Increased inspector productivity by 15-20% with mobile solutions
- Engineered robust offline synchronization for remote inspectors
Skills & Expertise
Security & Compliance
Cloud & DevOps
Development
Mobile Development
AI & Machine Learning
Video & Animation
Education & Certifications
Master of Information System Security Management
Machine Learning & AI Certification
CISSP
Let's Work Together
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