Oliver Bayes-Shelton
Startup Advisor & CTO
Seasoned engineering lead with 15+ years of experience in innovation, product development, and scaling startups. Proven track record in technical, managerial, and commercial roles. Expertise in hands-on T support, process implementation, and strategic problem-solving. Skilled in building high-performing teams, mentoring founders, and ensuring successful product launches. Adept at integrating into existing setups and knowledge-sharing from day one to post-launch.
My Clients
Testimonials
I'm absolutely floored by the level of care and attention to detail Eliana has put into this project and for one can guarantee that we will be a return customer.
To say that hiring Eliana has been life-changing is an understatement. My business has tripled and I got my life back.
I'm absolutely floored by the level of care and attention to detail Eliana has put into this project and for one can guarantee that we will be a return customer.
To say that hiring Eliana has been life-changing is an understatement. My business has tripled and I got my life back.
Skills & Certifications
- Development:
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- Software Engineering
- Data Engineering
- Svelte
- RESTful Architecture
- Other Skills:
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- Project Leadership
- Service Design
- Digital Transformation
- Certifications:
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- Microsoft Certified: AZURE Fundamentals
Work experience
Jan 2024 – Present
FRACTIONAL CTO @ RE-STYLE
Collaborated with the Founder to shape the product vision and roadmap, providing strategic advice on all technological aspects.
2021 - 2023
FRACTIONAL CTO @ VYBLEE
Vyblee is the leading global Social Commerce Marketplace, connecting reputable food brands with organizations and creators. As a fractional CTO, I:
- Spearheaded strategic guidance on technology choices, architecture, and implementation.
- Advised on best practices for scaling, security, and performance optimization.
Aug 2022 – Present
VP OF ENGINEERING @ SQFT.CAPITAL
Led technology strategy and execution to drive market, product, and company growth, while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Developed and executed technology strategy aligned with C-suite vision, driving market and product growth.
- Implemented digital transformation initiatives, automating processes and enhancing efficiency across multiple teams.
- Led and mentored technology teams, fostering personal growth and high performance.
- Directed software engineering efforts to deliver scalable,secure,andclean code using a tech stack including RESTful API, PHP (Laravel), JavaScript (VueJS), GeoSpatial Data, LEMP, Postgres, Meilisearch, Docker, and AWS.
Aug 2022 – Present
DIRECTOR @ OLIVER BAYES-SHELTON CONSULTING
Specialized in the rapid development and validation of high-quality products, minimizing financial and operational risks. Provided support and collaboration with the team to scale products and technologies effectively. Ensured the team gains the necessary confidence and competencies to successfully bring offerings to market.
- Notable clients include ReStyle,SQFT.Capital,ConnectusGroup,VyBlee,ING Bank, TicketMaster, LendInvest, CaliGroup and Woven Advice.
Aug 2022 – Present
CTO @ BYOB
BYOB is a centralized, online platform designed to streamline and optimize the investment process for professionals. It organizes data, provides a bespoke analytical toolbox, and manages portfolios and reporting requirements efficiently. In my board- level role at BYOB, I:
- Defined product requirements, established scope, and developed the roadmap and long-term strategy in collaboration with engineering and business owners.
- Implemented continuous process improvements across multiple teams and functions, automating manual tasks to enhance efficiency.
- Led software engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and clean code in Python (Django) and JavaScript (VueJS) within a LEMP stack.
- Architected and delivered ETL processes integrating third-party financial market data feeds across multiple asset classes and providers.
2010 - 2011
VENTURE BUILDER / TECHICAL LEAD @ ING LABS
ING Labs is the corporate venture building arm of ING Bank, focusing on incubating new ventures and building partnerships in the beyond-banking domain. In my role at ING Labs, I worked on ideating, architecting and scaling Loan Optics, including:
- Leveraged Eigen Technologies' natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to analyze and extract data from loan documents, enhancing Loan Optics' processing and interpretation of complex financial documents.
- Integrated Avvoka's document automation, negotiation, and analytics tools into Loan Optics, automating legal document creation and negotiation to expedite loan processing.
- Tested the feasibility of R3's blockchain technology using the Corda platform in Loan Optics.
- Architected and oversaw the development of a greenfield multi-tenanted SaaS platform using scalable, secure, and clean code in PHP (Laravel) and JavaScript (VueJS) within a LEMP stack.