Louis M

Louis is a seasoned technology executive with over 20+ years of experience in leading and managing teams, building products, and implementing open-source technologies. He is certified in building Crypto currencies applications and has a proven track record of effectively leading teams of over 100+ individuals, including experience leading through a management layer (manager of managers). Louis possesses vital emotional intelligence, allowing him to lead a diverse group of engineers and managers at varying stages of their careers. He has experience leading teams through complex compliance certifications, such as FedRAMP, PCI, SOC2, ISMAP & HIPAA. He has 10+ years of security experience dealing with web systems, Cloud, SaaS, compliance, corp IT, infrastructure, and embedded devices. Louis has a solid understanding of cross-functional engineering organizations and significant experience building diverse and inclusive teams. He has superb communication skills and can articulate a compelling security vision. Most recently, Louis served as the CTO of Metabolicliving, where he led the engineering team to become a high-performing, on-time delivery cross-functional team and collaborated with Executive Leadership to develop & manage product strategy, roadmaps, and technical execution plans. Before that, he served as the CTO of Burnalong, a health and fitness tech startup. He single-handedly built the AWS infrastructure, on-site cross-functional engineering team, remote developers, and QA. He also created an internship program to cultivate new talent and grow the technical organization.

Why Your Database Can’t Actually See Your Users (And What That’s Really Costing You)

When I embarked on this journey of building SQLv2—which enables any relational database to have machine learning, AI, and vector capabilities natively—I never thought it would become a reality. But today in 2025, I see this coming to life, and what it really does is fundamentally change the paradigm of having to build complex ETL processes and pipelines just to create machine learning models and achieve predictability in near real-time.

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Discount Management

Prevent Coupon Code Chaos: Clean Discount Logic for Holiday Sales

As a professional in the e-commerce industry, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is to have a solid discount management system in place, especially during holiday sales. A well-structured coupon discount logic is essential to prevent coupon code chaos and ensure a seamless shopping experience for your customers. With the right discount logic, you can…

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Operational Coordination

Avoid Chaos: Build a Pre-Holiday Deployment Freeze and Rollback Plan

As I dive into the world of DevOps and deployment strategies, it’s clear that pre-holiday planning is crucial for avoiding chaos. With the holiday season approaching, it’s essential to implement a code freeze to prevent last-minute changes that could disrupt holiday operations. In this article, I’ll outline the importance of a pre-holiday deployment freeze and…

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Customer Support

Automate Support for Holiday Volume: AI

As I explore the challenges of managing customer support during peak holiday seasons, it’s clear that leveraging AI solutions can significantly enhance efficiency and satisfaction. By integrating AI into support systems, businesses can automate routine inquiries and tasks, allowing them to focus on more complex issues that require a personal touch. This strategic approach not…

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