CAMERON WESTLAND

My Corner of the Web

Toronto, Ontario | 647-200-1312 | moc.duolci@dnaltsew.noremac

<p>
  An executive level professional with 10+ years of experience in
  building and growing digital products. Proven track record of
  raising funds and launching innovative products. Strong skills in
  leadership, product management, and software engineering. Seeking a
  challenging role in an early stage startup to make an impact and
  help grow the business.
</p>

<h2>Co-Founder at Delphia</h2>
<p><b>Chief Operating Officer (Toronto, Canada, 2022-2023)</b></p>
<ul>
  <li>Raised $80m and created the world's first active robo-advisor.</li>
  <li>Led a cross-functional team of 50+ people in product, engineering, design, and more.</li>
  <li>Developed and executed on a strategy to encourage data-sharing consumers to work together.</li>
</ul>

<p><b>Chief Product Officer (Toronto, Canada, 2019-2023)</b></p>
<ul>
  <li>Led a team to launch three major products: Delphia Invest, Delphia Sweepstakes, and Delphia Trends</li>
  <li>Developed an experimental strategy focused on viral channels to lower CAC and invested in continuous product discovery</li>
  <li>Delphia mobile app received positive ratings of 4.2+ with over 30k funded accounts through paid marketing</li>
</ul>

<p><b>Chief Technology Officer (Toronto, Canada, 2018-2023)</b></p>
<ul>
  <li>Managed a high-performing tech team focused on retaining top talent</li>
  <li>Ensured the company stayed up-to-date with the latest technology trends and innovations</li>
  <li>Managed the development and launch of an Ethereum token using smart contract technology</li>
  <li>Led the development of native iOS and Android apps, core platform, and Ethereum token</li>
</ul>

<h2>Other experience</h2>
<p><b>Software Architect, Autodesk (San Francisco Bay Area, 2016-2018)</b></p>
<ul>
  <li>Led technology for the next generation AutoCAD Web Application</li>
  <li>Led the standardization of React.js across all Autodesk products</li>
  <li>Launched Web Assembly based AutoCAD web at Google I/O 2018</li>
</ul>

<p><b>Principal Engineer, Autodesk (San Francisco Bay Area, 2014-2016)</b></p>

<p><b>Principal User Experience Developer, Autodesk (Toronto, Canada Area, 2013-2014)</b></p>

<p><b>Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Kera Software Inc. (Toronto, ON, 2012-2013)</b></p>
<ul>
  <li>Founded the company and led product and engineering</li>
  <li>Grew to 5000+ businesses in less than 18 months</li>
  <li>Acquired by Autodesk in 2013</li>
</ul>

<p><b>Co-Founder, Technical Leader, Big Bang Technology (Toronto, ON, 2008-2012)</b></p>
<ul>
  <li>Founded the company and grew to over $1mm ARR via revenue sharing agreements</li>
  <li>Led product, UX, and engineering teams</li>
</ul>

<h2>Key Achievements</h2>
<ul>
  <li>Raised $80m and created the world's first actively managed robo adviser (Delphia)</li>
  <li>Launched one of the first web assembly based apps (AutoCAD web)</li>
  <li>Successfully sold Kera Software Inc. to Autodesk.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Skills</h2>
<ul>
  <li>Digital product development from concept to launch</li>
  <li>Strategic thinking and effective communication</li>
  <li>Leadership and mentoring</li>
  <li>Financial planning and analysis</li>
  <li>Fundraising and networking</li>
  <li>Product management, discovery, and delivery</li>
  <li>Goal setting and strategic planning</li>
  <li>Technical expertise in software engineering</li>
</ul>

<h2>Education</h2>
<ul>
  <li>Self-taught</li>
</ul>

<h2>Extracurricular Activities</h2>
<ul>
  <li>Mentoring and spending time with family</li>
  <li>Reading books to stay up-to-date with industry trends</li>
  <li>Fitness and personal wellness</li>
  <li>Journalling and writing to improve communication skills</li>
  <li>Playing video games and watching movies/TV as a form of stress relief</li>
</ul>