Justin Beaudry

DIRECTOR_OF_ENGINEERING
SOFTWARE + HUMANS + COMMUNITY

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SEC-01

I build systems that scale and communities that thrive.

Currently directing technology at EmpoweredAI and engineering at Actual Reality Technologies, where I lead teams in creating AI-driven solutions and real-time data architectures. My focus: turning complex technical challenges into elegant, automated systems that actually work.

After years in Silicon Valley startups and enterprise tech, I came back to Toledo with a mission—to prove world-class technology can happen anywhere. As founder of Toledo Codes and Toledo Chapter Lead for the AI Collective, I'm building bridges between talented developers and meaningful opportunities.

What drives me: The intersection of cutting-edge tech and human potential.

Whether I'm architecting cloud solutions, mentoring developers, or bringing together our local tech community, it's all about amplifying what's possible. I've learned that the best solutions come from diverse teams tackling hard problems together. And that sometimes the most innovative work happens far from the usual tech hubs.

INITIATE_HANDSHAKE IF:

  • → Building something ambitious with AI or real-time data
  • → Growing tech communities outside traditional hubs
  • → Looking for someone who speaks both strategy and code

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SEC-02
2024.11 - PRESENT TOLEDO, OH

Director of Engineering

ACTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGIES

Building the engineering organization from the ground up at an emerging technology company. I wear every hat; from writing code to defining our entire technical strategy.

  • Introduced modern engineering practices: Agile workflows, Linear for project management, SPACE metrics for team health.
  • Architected our technical foundation, favoring hexagonal architecture and sustainable design patterns.
  • Established team rituals that actually work: effective 1:1s, focused sprints, async-first Slack culture.
  • Balance my time between hands-on coding, technical consultations, mentoring interns, and strategic planning.
2024.11 - PRESENT TOLEDO, OH

Director of Technology

EMPOWERED_AI

Leading the company's technology strategy and AI-driven innovation initiatives. I guide cross-functional teams in building scalable solutions while partnering with executive leadership to ensure our technical roadmap drives real business outcomes.

2023.02 - PRESENT REMOTE / TOLEDO

Principal

BEAUDRY SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS

Consulting and development studio. Collaborating with startups, agencies, and businesses to bring high-impact software solutions to life.

Specializing in generative AI, intelligent systems, and modern web architecture.

2024.02 - 2024.11 USA

Senior Data Engineer

VIDA HEALTH
  • Real-Time Data Ingestion: Designed real-time event capture system integrating with Snowplow and Fivetran.
  • Cloud Modernization: Migrated legacy reporting apps to Google Cloud (Cloud Run/Scheduler), automating 20min/day of manual work.
  • Customer Analytics: Developed dynamic performance models using SQL and DBT.
  • Automation: Reduced lab report generation time by 90% (20min to <1min) using Python automation.
2023.02 - 2024.02 USA

Senior Software Engineer

UNITED AIRLINES
  • Front-End Modernization: Revamped React apps for Tech Ops.
  • Utility Development: C# monitoring utility for XML validation.
  • Workflow Enhancement: Custom React app for vendor docs.
2021.07 - 2022.11 USA

Lead Software Engineer

STUDIO MANAGEMENT LLC

Early team member. Architected next-gen thought-worker tools. Established engineering frameworks and scaling platforms.

2020.03 - 2021.07 SAN MATEO, CA

Software Engineer

JETINSIGHT

Refactored payment systems ($1M+ daily tx). Developed regulatory compliance solutions. Rebuilt customer checkout for private flights.

2019.08 - 2020.03 SF BAY AREA

Senior Software Engineer

INSTAWORK

Data Lake Architecture (AWS Athena, Redshift, Kafka, Spark). Front-end enhancements for user engagement.

2013.09 - 2019.04 SF BAY AREA

Team Lead / Senior Software Engineer

CREATIVELIVE

Led teams to architect RESTful APIs (Node.js). Developed data models and integrated MixPanel/Tableau/Salesforce. Built composable UI components.

...PRIOR RECORDS ARCHIVED: MUTUAL MOBILE (2013), ROCK CANDY MEDIA (2012)...

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SEC-03

TOLEDO CODES

FOUNDER

Building Northwest Ohio's tech community from the ground up.

"Why leave for Silicon Valley when we can build something great right here?"

  • Regular meetups for devs & founders
  • Mentorship programs
  • University pipeline

THE AI COLLECTIVE

REGIONAL MANAGER - MIDWEST

Bringing The AI Collective to Ohio and the Midwest.

Founding Partner of the Toledo Chapter.

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SEC-04

SKILLS_LOADED:

Community Organizing Community Building Product Development System Architecture Real-time Data AI Integration

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Routing and Switching

PUBLICATIONS:

"Quantifying Label-Induced Bias in Large Language Model Self- and Cross-Evaluations"

EDUCATION_HISTORY:

  • UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO: Philosophy (2005 - 2007)
  • CLAY HIGH SCHOOL: (2000 - 2004)