Jeff Miller

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Vice President of Engineering at TEXO

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Jeff Miller is the Vice President of Engineering at TEXO, where he leads the development of next-generation software for the commercial laundry industry. A former CTO with a history of scaling tech teams and modernizing platforms, colleagues describe him as a "visionary, " "strategic, " and "exceptional" leader with a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

His passion for technology started in his familys Iowa hardware store, where he rebuilt computers. Jeff is an active mentor in the Chicago tech scene through organizations like 1871 and Plato, and he also has an interest in Scouting America. He enjoys practical reading and applying new ideas.

While earning his computer science and math degrees, Jeff served as President of the Madcity Skydiving Club.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Conviction Driven

Friendly Challenger

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Legacy System Transformation
He appeared on the DragonSpears podcast to discuss modernizing legacy systems with a customer-centric approach, a key focus in his current and past roles.
Scaling Tech Teams
He has a proven track record of growing and reorganizing technology teams to improve productivity, drive ownership, and foster an environment where engineers can thrive.
Mentoring Engineers
He is an active mentor and coach involved in Chicago's entrepreneurial hub, 1871, and Plato, where he shares his passion for helping others grow professionally.

Media Appearances

Jeff has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2024
Vice President of Engineering at TEXO
12-2022 - 2-2024
Chief Technology Officer at Yello.co
7-2021 - 12-2022
Vice President Of Engineering at Yello.co
11-2020 - 7-2021
Senior Director, Platform Engineering at Yello.co
3-2020 - 10-2020
Vice President Of Engineering at Fooda

Education

2003 - 2006
BS from University of Wisconsin-Madison
2002 - 2003
Computer Science from University of Northern Iowa

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Exp : 12 Location : Greater Chicago Area, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President of Engineering at TEXO

Interested in

Health & Outdoor

Skydiving

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Insights For Selling To Jeff

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeff is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeff

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeff move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jeff take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jeff

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