Aaron Wallace
He/HimTechnical Leader & Strategist · Engineering Manager @ Litify
Engineering leader with 20+ years building software and leading teams across startups and scale-ups. My background spans from front-end engineering and graphic design all the way to CTO and EM roles. I care deeply about team building, technical strategy, and developer experience.
Where I've worked
Engineering Manager
Mar 2025 – Present
Remote
Leading engineering teams and driving technical strategy at a legal operations platform. Responsible for delivery, team health, and cross-functional alignment.
Founder
June 2021 – Present
Remote
Founder of a small software studio focused on building custom web and mobile applications. We work with clients across industries to bring their ideas to life.
Co-Founder
Nov 2023 – Present
Remote
Co-founded a video podcast and content platform for software engineers. Producing and distributing content on engineering culture, career growth, and the industry.
Manager, Software Engineering
Jun 2023 – Sep 2024
Remote
Managed software engineering teams building healthcare data and analytics products. Drove engineering roadmap and execution in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
Chief Technology Officer
MythosForge
May 2023 – May 2024
Remote
Led technical vision and execution for a Wyoming-based technology startup. Defined architecture, built engineering culture, and aligned product and engineering strategy.
Engineering Manager
Jan 2023 – May 2023
Remote
Managed engineering teams at a leading continuous testing cloud platform. Focused on team performance, process improvement, and cross-team collaboration.
Engineering Manager / Senior Engineer
Jan 2021 – Nov 2022
Remote
Progressed from Senior Engineer to Engineering Manager at a healthcare interoperability company. Led product engineering teams and contributed to technical architecture.
Co-Founder
Bandwaggn
Jan 2020 – Feb 2022
Knoxville, TN
Co-founded a fan engagement platform connecting artists and their communities. Led product and engineering from zero to launch.
Technical Program Manager / CIO
Bridge Connector
Jun 2016 – Nov 2020
Remote
Held multiple roles over 4+ years: Chief Information Officer, Technical Program Manager, Technical Product Owner, and Business Analyst. Helped build a healthcare integration platform from early-stage startup through growth.
Ventures & Projects
BitePick
2026BitePick is a group decision tool that helps teams and friend groups vote on where to eat. Built with React Native and Supabase, it features restaurant discovery, voting, and real-time results.
NextRead
2026Personal React Native app for tracking and discovering books. Features barcode scanning, mood-based recommendations, and Supabase-powered sync.
WhatTheActualDev
2023 – PresentVideo podcast and content platform for software engineers. Conversations about engineering culture, career growth, and what the industry is actually like.
MythosForge
2023 – 2024Technology startup where I served as CTO. Led technical vision, team building, and architecture decisions from the ground up.
Bandwaggn
2020 – 2022Fan engagement platform built to connect artists directly with their most passionate supporters. Co-founded and led engineering and product strategy.
Brokenwire Media
2011 – 202110-year co-founded media and software studio based in Knoxville. Built digital products, brand identities, and web experiences for clients across industries.
A bit about me
I've been building software and leading engineering teams for 20+ years — starting from freelance graphic design and front-end work, growing through individual contributor roles, and eventually into technical leadership and management.
My career has taken me through startups, scale-ups, and everything in between. I've been a CTO, CIO, a co-founder, and an IC. I think my most effective work happens at the intersection of technical depth and people leadership.
Outside of work, I co-host WhatTheActualDev — a podcast for developers who want real talk about the industry. I'm also always building something on the side.
Two decades in, the technical stuff is seldom the hard part. Here's what actually matters — the things no bootcamp, certification, or job description will tell you.
Let's work together
Whether you're looking to collaborate, talk shop about engineering leadership, or just connect — I'm always open to a good conversation.