ROY MARTIN
Navigating the future of building with AI
> One small step for code, one giant leap for mankind_
Husband. Dad. Builder.
I'm a hands-on technical leader based in Portland, Oregon with over two decades of experience in software and web development. Currently a Senior Software Development Manager at AWS, I lead teams building tools that help developers learn and grow.
I'm deeply curious about how AI is transforming the way we build software—and I'm learning right alongside everyone else. This site is where I share my experiments, thoughts, and lessons from the frontier.
When I'm not coding or leading teams, I'm a University of Oregon alum who loves exploring the Pacific Northwest with my family.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Portland, OregonSenior Software Development Manager
Oct 2022 – PresentSoftware Development Manager, AWS Learning Services
Mar 2020 – Oct 2022Building the next generation of Learning Management Platforms at Amazon scale, experienced by millions of users worldwide.
Mod Op
Portland, OregonCTO & Partner
Nov 2016 – Mar 2020Provided technical direction for this creative digital agency. Started as employee #10 and helped grow to five US offices. Shifted company to agile development, leading to more profitable projects and better work-life balance.
VP of Technology
Apr 2012 – Nov 2016Created DevOps capability and continuous deployment for all projects. Broke down barriers between creative and technical teams, resulting in better morale and client outcomes.
OHSU
Portland, OregonSenior Engineering Manager
Feb 2011 – May 2012Worked with senior leadership to build applications transforming training and education. Implemented solutions for big data analytics in healthcare.
Emerge Interactive
Portland, OregonVP of Technology & Partner
Mar 2006 – Feb 2011Defined technical direction through entire project lifecycle. Managed teams delivering client projects that won 25+ awards.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OregonTechnical Lead, Interactive Media Designer
Jan 2003 – Mar 2006Lead PHP developer providing technical training to a team of ten. Created training programs and taught PHP courses at the university.
Intel Corporation
Portland, Oregon3D Content Developer
Jun 2000 – Aug 2001Created 3D content demos for Intel's Shockwave 3D. Demos featured at SIGGRAPH and used by CEO to unveil the Intel 2GHz processor.
Skills
AI experiments and side projects in development
Thoughts on AI, leadership, and building software
Let's explore the unknown
Charting new territory in AI and software. Want to connect and share ideas about where we're headed?
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