Principal - Ken Sherman

As a Principal Consultant at ExecTechadvisor Ken helps clients in transforming software teams to AI coding, drive execution turn arounds, M&A technical due diligence, and post-acquisition integrations.

Prior to ExecTechAdvisor, Ken was Vice President of Software Engineering at JJ Keller, Inc where he led a large global team of software developers responsible for building JJ Keller’s market leading Safety and Compliance SaaS applications.

Previously, Ken served as Vice President of Software Engineering at Arrivia building next generation Travel websites. Prior to Arrivia, he held technical leadership roles in QuakeGlobal, Verimatrix, Illumina, PacketVideo, Graviton. Ken holds a B.S. degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering from SDSU.

Bringing over 25 years of technology and leadership experience as an entrepreneur and thought leader, Ken has a deep understanding of modern product development across a wide range of industries including Safety and Compliance,  IoT, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Travel and Media markets.

Technology Innovation to accelerate your business

Ken Sherman is an executive software technology advisor with deep expertise in driving innovation and operational excellence across AI, Agile, SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, Security, Automation, Cloud, and large-scale systems. With a proven track record of transforming complex technology landscapes into scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms, Ken partners with leadership teams to align technical strategy with business goals. He is known for enabling rapid product delivery through streamlined development lifecycles, modern engineering practices, and a relentless focus on quality, velocity, and customer value.

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Executive Technology Advisor Resources

    • Simple is better

    • Follow the North Star

    • Quality and Security is everyone’s responsibility

    • Automate everything possible

    • Know your product from the customers viewpoint

    • Adopt AI

    • Collaboration is key

    • Start with clean architecture

    • Learn AI for coding together

    • Master Project Planning and Execution

    • Optimize Agile Methodology

      • Clear mission

      • Small Teams

      • Small Stories

      • Consistent Velocity

      • Honest Retros

      • Release with business value every sprint

    • Follow the Test Pyramid

      • Unit testing as base

      • Automate integration API testing

      • Functional Business Driven user tests us AI

    • Embrace Figma Dev Mode

    • Do Load Testing early

      • Scaling traffic

      • Large customer data sets

      • Storm testing

    • Wide and deep Observability

    • 24×7 Alerting and Incident response

    • CI/CD for small frequent releases

    • Follow Secure by Design principles

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Open to Advisory Boards

  • If you are looking for help in building a highly productive Software Development Team I can help. Please contact me at ksherman@exectechadvisor.io.

Looking for Volunteering Opportunities

  • I am deeply passionate about volunteering in the realm of software development, where I can contribute my technical expertise to meaningful causes. Whether it's mentoring aspiring developers, collaborating on open-source projects, or providing technical guidance to non-profit organizations, I find fulfillment in using technology to make a positive impact. I am particularly drawn to opportunities where I can help bridge the digital divide, enhance access to technology for underrepresented communities, and support initiatives that drive social innovation. Volunteering allows me to give back to the tech community and foster an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

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    If you are looking for volunteers/ProBono help please contact me at ksherman@exectechadvisor.io.

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