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Brian Childress

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Fractional CTO | Principal Technical Advisor at Summit Labs
📍 Greater Richmond Region, United States

Brian Childress is a Fractional CTO with over 20 years of experience helping companies in healthcare and finance scale through simplicity. A seasoned technical advisor and international speaker, he holds patents in user navigation and access permissions. People who have worked with him describe him as a kind, thoughtful, and high-integrity "technical powerhouse. "

An avid adventurer based in Richmond, Virginia, Brians first career was as an outdoor guide, leading whitewater rafting and rock climbing trips across the U. S. He is a certified Open Water Diver and describes himself as a husband and father who enjoys the challenge of pushing into uncomfortable areas, both professionally and personally.

Unique fact: Brian made a significant career change, transitioning from a professional whitewater rafting guide to a respected technology leader and CTO.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Fractional CTO | Principal Technical Advisor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Richmond Region, United States
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Simplifying Technology
His core professional philosophy is “scaling through simplicity. ” He frequently speaks and advises on how to remove complexity to build better, more scalable software.
AI Adoption
Helps companies overcome common challenges in adopting AI, focusing on practical implementation and integrating AI as a tool for engineering teams to enhance productivity.
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Career

Work history

4-2012
Fractional CTO | Principal Technical Advisor
Summit Labs
10-2024
President
Summit Scale
10-2021
Investor and Advisor
Katilyst
2-2023
Investor and Advisor
ByDesign
8-2024
Advisor / Expert
Primary Venture Partners
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Education
2007 - 2010
Geographic Information Systems
North Carolina State University
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Radford University
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