Shawn Carrillo
Fractional CTO | Head of Engineering
26 years building and leading global engineering teams. I help companies establish engineering culture & platforms, drive technology modernization, and guide organizations through innovation, transformation, M&A, and integrations.
About
I'm a technology executive with 26 years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of building and leading global engineering teams, establishing engineering platforms, and driving technology modernization and organizational change.
My experience spans building high-performing teams, shaping product and engineering strategy, and guiding companies through innovation, integrations, and M&A. I've managed 230+ engineers across 28+ globally distributed teams, developed 200+ websites and 20+ native apps, and led technical diligence for major acquisitions.
I'm a pragmatic engineer, leader, coach, and lifelong learner. Whether you need a fractional CTO, technical advisor, or hands-on engineering leadership, I bring both strategic vision and practical execution.
Activity
Projects
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HeartCast
Heart rate monitor app for Apple Watch & Airpods Pro 3. 100k+ users, peaked at 21K daily average users.
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AI-Powered IP Monitoring System
Celebrity brand protection tools at Xavie Agency
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How I can assist your organization?
Fractional CTO
Strategic technology leadership for growing companies. I'll help define your technical vision, establish engineering platforms, and build high-performing teams.
Team Building
Build and scale engineering organizations. Hiring, onboarding, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and establishing high-performance engineering culture that attracts and retains top talent across distributed teams.
Platform Engineering
Establish multi-tenant platforms, shared component libraries, design systems, and CI/CD pipelines that empower product teams to ship faster.
Technology Modernization
Drive cloud migrations, adopt modern DevOps practices, and transform legacy systems. Experience migrating from on-prem to cloud, and modern toolchains.
M&A Technical Diligence
Lead technical due diligence for acquisitions and mergers. Experience with Pluto TV, Sparkler acquisitions, and the Viacom/CBS merger.
Software & Development
Full-stack development in React, React Native, TypeScript, Node.js, and Swift. From MVP to scale, including my own app HeartCast with 100k+ users.
Change Management
Guide organizations through technology transitions, process improvements, and cultural shifts. Experience leading large-scale transformations across global teams.
Agile Transformation
Transform organizations with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe methodologies. Led agile transformation at Nickelodeon in 2009 and scaled practices across 28+ teams.
Open Source Software
Experience evaluating, adopting, and contributing to open source projects. Leverage open source technologies to reduce costs, increase flexibility, and accelerate development.
Experience
26 years in software engineering and technology leadership.
Xavie Agency
Fractional CTO
Technology advisor providing product development, people management, and operations guidance.
- →Established celebrity IP database to monitor market and cultural changes
- →Built AI-powered infringement system for legal notifications and C&D letters
FIS Global
Sr Director, Head of Web Platforms
Established the Web Platform Engineering Team delivering multi-tenant platform apps and micro-frontends to 800+ US Banks (B2B2C).
- →Delivered shared Web & Mobile Component Library (React, React-Native, TS, Tailwind) and automated Design System.
- →Championed the adoption of modern SWDLC, AI tools, Continuous Delivery, and cloud migrations.
Paramount
VP of Engineering
Led a global engineering team for Paramount's Network Streaming division, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Nickelodeon, CMT, LOGO, and VH1.
- →Managed 230+ engineers across 28+ globally distributed agile teams
- →Developed 200+ websites and 20+ native apps for 29 brands in 29 locales
- →Continuous Delivery: 20+ web deployments a day, 54+ Native Apps released per sprint
- →Led technical diligence for Pluto TV and Sparkler acquisitions
- →Participated in Viacom/CBS merger integration
Nickelodeon / ViacomCBS
Director & Sr Director, Engineering
Led 30 engineers and architects building Nickelodeon's web portfolio and kid-safe, COPPA-compliant digital experiences.
- →Built scalable web solutions for Kids' Choice Awards live events with real-time voting
- →Established modern SDLC and led agile transformation in 2009
- →Created COPPA compliance automation tools and processes
Logic Phase LLC
Founder, CTO
Technical consulting, product development, engineering strategy, executive coaching, and full-stack software engineering.
- →HeartCast App: 100k+ users, 21K daily average users at it's peak.
Expertise
[01]Leadership
[02]Languages & Frameworks
[03]Process & Principles
[04]Cloud & Infrastructure
[05]Databases & Tools
[06]Compliance & Governance
Recommendations
Shawn is a one-in-a-million manager and engineer. I sincerely admire Shawn's ability to see beyond the immediate or obvious present and to project himself and the team into the future.
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Lead Principal Engineer, FIS Global
His vision was expansive, and his leadership was inspiring, particularly because he led by example and had an extraordinary work ethic. Many of his direct reports (myself included) continually refer back to lessons from Shawn.
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Software Engineering Manager, FIS Global
Shawn is a fantastic manager who can lead a team of engineers while also digging in deep on the technology and architecture. What truly sets Shawn apart is his nurturing of talent.
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Software Engineer Specialist, FIS Global
Shawn combines deep technical expertise with thoughtful leadership. He's a collaborative partner, and someone who consistently delivers scalable solutions that stand the test of time.
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VP of Engineering, Fintech at Veracross, FIS Global
Shawn brings deep technical expertise and a sense of calm to everything that he does. His passion guides him to creative problem solving and his dedication makes him an outstanding partner to work with.
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VP of Engineering, Capital One
Shawn is an outstanding leader ready to excel in executive roles. With his ability to blend technical expertise and people-first leadership, he builds teams that deliver at the highest standards and create cultures of trust, learning, and excellence.
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VP of Engineering, Paramount
What makes Shawn stand out is how deeply he understands both the engineering craft and the developer experience. He thinks in systems — not just about what solves a problem today, but what empowers teams months or years down the road.
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Director of Engineering, FIS Global
Shawn has the invaluable ability to explain complex concepts to people with technical and non-technical backgrounds. He is one of those "unicorns" that everybody reaches out to when they need help understanding a difficult concept.
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Principal Software Engineer, FIS Global
Let's Work Together
Looking for a fractional CTO, head of engineering, or a technical advisor? I'd love to hear from you.