Jesse Zamazanuk

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director of Software Engineering at Local Vacation Rentals

Denver, Colorado, United States

Overview

Jesse Zamazanuk is the Director of Software Engineering at Local Vacation Rentals, specializing in modernizing platforms with AI. He built the engineering team from the ground up, leading the product that doubled the companys platform fee ARR. He holds a Computer Engineering degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology and has a background in firmware.

Outside of work, Jesse is passionate about fostering the next generation of engineers. He has volunteered as a lead facilitator for the Minority Engineering Program of Indianapolis (MEPI), mentoring 8th-grade students in STEM fields. He also attended the DigitalOcean Hacktoberfest in Denver, showing an interest in hands-on coding events.

His background in firmware and hardware gives him a systems-level perspective that is unique for a software leader.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Believer

Relationship Oriented

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

AI-Driven Development
He is shifting his team's focus to AI-augmented development and has posted about experimenting with tools like Claude Code and Gradient AI.
Engineering Leadership
He built his company's engineering department from scratch, scaled the team, and serves as the primary translator between engineering and executive leadership.
STEM Mentorship
Volunteered as a lead facilitator for the Minority Engineering Program of Indianapolis, demonstrating a commitment to guiding young students into STEM careers.

Media Appearances

Jesse has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
Director of Software Engineering at Local Vacation Rentals
12-2022 - 9-2024
Software Engineering Manager at Local Vacation Rentals
9-2022 - 12-2022
Lead Software Engineer at Local Vacation Rentals
8-2022 - 8-2022
Firmware Engineer III at Allegion
12-2020 - 8-2022
Firmware Engineer II at Allegion

Education

2015 - 2018
Bachelor's degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Exp : 7 Location : Denver, Colorado, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Software Engineering at Local Vacation Rentals
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Insights For Selling To Jesse

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jesse is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jesse

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jesse move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Jesse take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Jesse

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