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Hey! I'm Kyle Zipp. I’m a senior developer and currently a CTO, with 15+ years building web platforms that are clear, user friendly, and reliable.
Experience
A history of building, leading, and scaling.
Life Advantages
Nov 2014 - PresentChief Technology Officer (January 2025 - Present)
Leading technology strategy and execution at Life Advantages. I oversee a team of developers and operations staff to deliver scalable, secure solutions.
- ✦ Define and execute long-term technology roadmap, aligning sprints with business goals.
- ✦ Modernize core product with multi-tenant Laravel architecture, enabling 50+ sites to launch efficiently.
- ✦ Lead AWS infrastructure & CI/CD pipelines, cutting deploy times to under an hour with 99.9% uptime.
Senior Software Engineer
Lead developer for 7 years, transforming manual workflows into digital industry standards.
- ✦ Lead Developer for 5+ major software builds, serving over half a million users annually.
- ✦ Maintain all software, including feature updates, security patches, and HIPAA concerns.
- ✦ Ensure all software and websites are responsive, accessible, and user-friendly on all screen sizes.
CopyPress
Aug 2011 - Oct 2014Lead Developer
Lead IT position and developer for client projects including custom software, and SEO focused projects.
- ✦ Developed and maintained custom WordPress themes and plugins for clients.
- ✦ Managed website performance, security, and SEO optimization.
- ✦ Collaborated with design and content teams to deliver high-quality web solutions.
BlueGlass
Sep 2010 - Aug 2011WordPress Developer
Developed and managed a network of 3,000+ websites using HTML, CSS, PHP, and WordPress.
Education
University of Central Florida
2005 - 2009
B.A. in Digital Media
"The B.A. in Digital Media allows students to integrate the multiple domains of art, storytelling, and technology... Two specializations - Game Design and Web and Social Platforms - lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree."
When I started at UCF in 2005, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my future. I started my education with a focus on business, and within a year I knew it wasn't for me.
I have always known that I was Programmed to Program, but I didn't realize it was something I could actually have a career doing. I was able to make this change early enough to graduate in 4 years with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Digital Media/Internet and Interactive Systems.
Still Here? Let's Connect!
Most people don't scroll this far. Since you did, I'd love to hear from you. Whether it's about a project, Laravel, or just to say hi.
Married. Clearwater, FL. Chasing the Kitten. Building Lego.
Watching the Heat & Dolphins. 3D Printing.