Overview
Name: Jef King
Current Position: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Company: Operto Guest Technologies
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
LinkedIn Profile: [Jef King](https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jef-king)
Professional Experience
Operto Guest Technologies (February 2023 - Present)
Position: Chief Technology Officer
Notable Achievements:
- Key role in the acquisition of DACK, Inc., aimed at revolutionizing guest experiences within the hospitality sector.
- Responsible for leading technical operations and forming strategic partnerships to enhance Operto's market position.
Atreides (2022)
Position: Engineering Lead and Data Engineer
Freshlocal Solutions Inc. (2021)
Position: Chief Technology Officer
Notable Achievements:
- Played a pivotal role in taking the company public.
- Established central services to support subsidiaries Spud and FoodX.
Food-X Technologies (2019)
Position: Chief Technology Officer
Notable Achievements:
- Developed a scalable eGrocery software platform.
- Expanded the technology teams to 86 members.
SPUD.ca (Concurrent with Food-X)
Position: Chief Technology Officer
Notable Achievements:
- Focused on digital modernization and the improvement of legacy systems to ensure security and operational excellence.
Missing Children Society of Canada (2018)
Position: Technology Strategist
Notable Achievements:
- Emphasized the integration of technologies to aid in the rapid location of missing children.
Microsoft (2015 - 2018)
Positions Held:
- Senior Technical Evangelist
- Principal Technical Evangelist
- Senior Cloud Solution Architect - ISV
Notable Achievements:
- Supported high-growth startups in advancing software through cloud-native technologies and DevOps processes.
- Contributed to efforts for non-profits including Shujazz in Kenya and the Missing Children Society of Canada.
TRADER Corporation (2014 - 2015)
Position: Senior Consultant (Azure)
RESAAS (2014)
Position: App Developer
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Software Systems Development
Years Attended: 2001 - 2003
Thompson Rivers University
Field of Study: Geography
Years Attended: 1997 - 1999
Shawnigan Lake School
Years Attended: 1994 - 1995
Certifications
Microsoft Specialist Certifications (2015)
Certifications:
- Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions
- Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions
Strategic Achievements and Insights
- Acquisition Strategy: Jef King led Operto Guest Technologies in acquiring DACK, Inc., aiming to consolidate their market position and enhance the guest experience in the global short-term rental market.
- Technological Leadership: Demonstrated proficiency in scaling teams and managing large-scale technological transformations, particularly within the eGrocery and hospitality sectors.
- Philanthropic Focus: Extensive experience working with non-profit organizations to employ technology in impactful ways, such as quick responses in child location efforts.
- Public Offering Success: Successfully navigated Freshlocal Solutions Inc. through the complexities of going public, establishing a solid foundation for the company's future growth.
Jef King’s track record exemplifies strong leadership in technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, and team expansion, positioning him as a key player in Operto's vision to redefine guest experiences through advanced technology.
