Eric MacDougall

CEO

Langford, British Columbia, Canada10 yrs 8 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Led engineering for platforms serving 45M+ monthly visitors.
  • Designed decentralized AI execution platform for major tech companies.
  • Expert in scaling teams and technologies from zero to millions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and AI-focused technology leader with extensive experience in high-concurrency systems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai Software DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipProject ManagementBlockchainWeb DevelopmentAgile Methodologies

Other Skills

Agentic AI DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence (AI)Leading Development TeamsSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Deep LearningMongoDBTeam LeadershipCreative DirectionSolidityKubernetesSmart ContractsJavaScriptRecruitingWebsite DevelopmentPHP

About

CTO & Engineering Leader | 27 years building software | Scaling platforms from zero to millions of users I build the infrastructure that sits between massive scale and impossible complexity. Co-founder and CTO at Good.Ventures - founding and accelerating innovative product and technology companies through a collaborative ecosystem of funding, sales, bd, development and operations support. At MindGeek (Pornhub), I led engineering for platforms serving 45M+ monthly visitors, architecting the codebase merger of three major high-traffic sites into a single multi-tenant platform while managing CDN bandwidth across terabytes of media with zero downtime releases. At Realm (partnered with EA), I scaled real-time esports servers to 200K+ concurrent players, guiding the company through product-market fit in a capital-constrained environment. At Raiinmaker, I designed a decentralized edge-distributed AI execution platform and built the technology to classify, analyze, and annotate video data at scale for AI training, selling datasets to companies like Google and AWS. That work in AI content classification directly powers what I’m building now. As CTO at Nitrograph, where I worked building agent-to-agent payment infrastructure for the next generation of agentic commerce. I’ve deployed custom L1 instances (Geth, Reth) and customized L2 instances on Optimism, and worked directly with Google’s A2A product team on interoperability standards. Co-founder/CTO at FrameBright, where I’m turning my content classification expertise into AI-curated safe spaces for kids online. We’ve built web and video classification technology that helps parents understand age-specific appropriateness of content, deployed free at parentproof.org, with a gamified mobile app that makes screen time something parents feel good about. Before all of this, I founded and exited a 100+ client dev agency and shipped SaaS products in real estate, content AI (pre-GPT era), and blockchain. My sweet spot: scaling teams from 0 to 1 to 100, fusing Web3 with edge-AI, and turning deep-tech R&D into products millions actually use. Deep expertise in: Kubernetes, Ethereum/Solidity, AI/ML systems, high-concurrency distributed architectures, real-time video processing, containerization/DevOps, and content moderation at internet scale.

Experience

10 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
3 mos
Current Experience

Good ventures labs

Co-Founder / CTO

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos · Canada · Remote

  • We build, support and launch innovative technology and product companies. I lead the technology and development side.
AI Software DevelopmentAgentic AI DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence (AI)Leading Development TeamsTechnical Leadership

P51 agency

Chief Technology Officer

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos

Avitra.ai

Chief Technology Officer

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos

Relay one ai

Co-Founder / CTO

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos

Actium labs

CTO / Co-Founder

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos

Nitro

Chief Technology Officer

Oct 2025Feb 2026 · 4 mos · Remote · Remote

  • Leading the technology and development behind the next generation of agentic commerce.
SoliditySoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)KubernetesAI Software DevelopmentDeep LearningProject Management+6

Raiinmaker

2 roles

Chief Technology Officer

Promoted

Aug 2025Nov 2025 · 3 mos · Remote

  • Spearheaded the development team at Raiinmaker, focusing on on-chain distributed AI training data acquisition.
  • Designed and implemented robust architecture for DeFi and blockchain systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Developed AI model QA and assessment systems used by industry leaders like Google and Adobe, ensuring high-quality outputs.
  • Leading the development of crowd sourced agent training data with license provenance and origin proof on chain
SoliditySoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)KubernetesAI Software DevelopmentDeep LearningProject Management+6

VP of Engineering

Jun 2024Sep 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · Remote

  • Spearheaded the development of DePIN, De-Fi, and AI training platforms, enhancing user engagement for over 500,000 users.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions, driving efficiency and scalability.
  • Championed best practices in software engineering, resulting in a 30% reduction in development time.
SoliditySoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)KubernetesAI Software DevelopmentDeep LearningProject Management+6

Framebright

Chief Technology Officer

Feb 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid

  • Co-founded FrameBright, leading the development of the core infrastructure and MVP application.
  • Built and managed a high-performing development team to drive innovation and efficiency.
  • Spearheaded R&D initiatives and strategic partnerships, positioning the company for future growth.
  • Achieved a streamlined development process, reducing time-to-market for new features by 30%.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)AI Software DevelopmentDeep LearningProject ManagementMongoDBTeam Leadership+2

Realm

2 roles

Chief Technology Officer

Promoted

Apr 2023Oct 2023 · 6 mos

  • Spearheaded strategic initiatives as CTO to redefine Realm's platform vision and future direction.
  • Built and mentored a high-performing development leadership team, enhancing project delivery and innovation.
  • Resolved complex integration challenges, ensuring alignment with business objectives while managing technical debt.
SolidityJavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)RecruitingWebsite DevelopmentKubernetes+21

Lead Software Engineer

Nov 2022Apr 2023 · 5 mos

  • Led a talented team to develop real-time scoreboard technology for esports, accommodating over 200,000 concurrent viewers.
  • Designed and implemented a robust cloud architecture, enhancing platform performance and reliability.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring industry trends and emerging technologies.
SolidityJavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Agile Application DevelopmentWebsite DevelopmentKubernetes+16

Space metaverse

Vice President of Engineering

Apr 2023Jul 2023 · 3 mos · Remote

  • Guided the development of a long-term technological vision to drive innovation at Space Metaverse.
  • Built and mentored a high-performing development leadership team to enhance operational capabilities.
  • Resolved complex integration issues while balancing resource allocation to meet business demands.
  • Developed processes to safeguard key talent and maintain optimal development speed and transparency.
SolidityJavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)RecruitingWebsite DevelopmentKubernetes+18

Softverse services (space metaverse)

3 roles

VP of Engineering

Promoted

Sep 2022Apr 2023 · 7 mos

  • Spearheaded the architectural strategy for Space Metaverse, ensuring scalability and adaptability to evolving project needs.
  • Managed resources effectively, delivering exceptional value while maintaining cost efficiency.
  • Built and led a diverse engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  • Streamlined DevOps processes, enhancing collaboration and efficiency across development teams.
SolidityJavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Website DevelopmentKubernetesDeep Learning+14

Lead Developer

Promoted

May 2022Sep 2022 · 4 mos

  • Led the development of Web 3.0 and blockchain applications for the Space Metaverse Project, enhancing user engagement.
  • Managed hiring and mentoring of the development team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Optimized infrastructure resources for scalability and cost-efficiency, contributing to a 30% reduction in operational costs.
SolidityJavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Agile Application DevelopmentWebsite DevelopmentKubernetes+17

Product Owner

Mar 2022May 2022 · 2 mos

  • As the product owner for the web3 team at Softverse's Space Metaverse project,my role was to take the vision of the owners, stakeholders and user feedback and convert those needs into a priortized set of instructions for the development team.
  • I helped construct the road map, develop and manage sprints and ran scrum ceremonies.
  • I had to handle and priortize a constant flow of ideas and demands from the executive team, while balancing capacities with the development teams and ensure expectations were set and met correctly.
ScrumSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Agile Application DevelopmentTrelloKubernetesConfluence+8

Mindgeek

Lead Software Developer

Feb 2022Sep 2022 · 7 mos · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  • MindGeek, a global industry-leading information technology firm headquartered in Luxembourg with offices in Nicosia, London, Montreal, Bucharest, and Los Angeles, entrusted me as the lead developer for their major high-traffic adult websites. With over 45 million hits per month, my responsibilities included hiring, team management, project planning, system administration, and software development for high-scale architecture.
  • As a developer I:
  • Worked on the PHP based monolithic web applications for 2 major high-traffic sites in a Scrum based environment
  • Handled DevOps and monitoring integrations
  • Helped architect the eventual codebase merger of 3 major sites into one multi-tenant platform
  • As a lead I:
  • Recruited and managed the performance of the development team
  • Analyzed and adjusted the infrastructure for sites handling enormous traffic loads
  • Managed bandwith and traffic allocation across major CDNs of many terabytes of media
  • Created user stories to manage the tech debt and devops
  • Created and prioritized sprints based on user stories from compliance, product and devops needs
  • Created and managed releases, ensuring no down time or service interruption to these major sites
  • Worked closely with management and executives to determine the future of the platforms
  • My time was unfortunately cut short when the company underwent major layoffs, including the CEO and my manager
JavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Website DevelopmentKubernetesAI Software DevelopmentDeep Learning+11

Covault technologies

Chief Technology Officer

Jun 2021Sep 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • As the CTO at Covault, I led the rebuilding of the real estate marketing platform from a monolithic program into a multitenant SaaS platform with self-signup for brokerages and real estate agents. I built and managed a development team, integrated additional MLS platforms to provide more property data sources, and ensured compliance with brand standards of the realtors' brokerages. My contributions helped streamline the generation of marketing materials for properties and provided a better experience for both realtors and clients.
  • As a developer I
  • Designed and built robust and scalable software at a rapid pace required for startups
  • As a lead I
  • Hired, mentored and managed the performance of the development team
  • Created, managed and prioritized sprints and user stories, working with stakeholders and analyzing technical debt
  • Ensured infrastructure resources were being maintained, scaled and cost optimized
  • Helped the team navigate technical debt that existed before my arrival at the company
  • As an executive I
  • Worked with the owners to stear the vision and direction of the company
  • Put development team leads in place
  • Ensured new architecture was designed with future expansion in mind
Artificial Intelligence (AI)JavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Website DevelopmentProject ManagementSocial Media Marketing+15

Vr7ual

Lead Software Developer

Apr 2021Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Led the design and development of a multi-tenant SaaS-based LMS, ensuring compliance with Ontario Ministry of Transportation regulations.
  • Spearheaded full-stack development, cloud architecture, and DevOps practices to enhance system performance.
  • Built and managed a high-performing development team, achieving rapid and stable releases for hundreds of driver training schools.
JavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)RecruitingWebsite DevelopmentProject ManagementWeb Development+11

Realm

2 roles

Chief Technology Officer

Oct 2020Mar 2021 · 5 mos · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

  • As the driving force behind Realm's development and engineering team, I spearheaded the creation of cutting-edge eSports and gaming systems. During a crucial growth phase for the company, I served as CTO, guiding technology strategy and execution to foster innovation and ensure product-market fit in a fiercely competitive and rapidly evolving industry.
  • In collaboration with the executive team, I assessed new market opportunities and potential pivots, securing the company's survival in a capital-constrained environment and positioning it for future fundraising success. By managing and mentoring a dynamic team of developers and engineers, I cultivated a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability in response to shifting business priorities and market conditions.
  • My pivotal contributions to the ideation, development, and launch of multiple groundbreaking products and features empowered the company to explore diverse revenue streams and enhance its value proposition to customers. Simultaneously, I supervised the design and implementation of scalable, efficient, and cost-effective technology infrastructure, optimizing performance and resource allocation during a period of limited capital availability.
  • To inform strategic decision-making and ensure the company's technology stack and capabilities remained competitive and relevant, I actively monitored industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
SolidityJavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Website DevelopmentProject ManagementBlockchain+11

Vice President Of Engineering

Dec 2019Oct 2020 · 10 mos · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

  • As VP of Engineering, I held an instrumental position within the company's technology leadership team, collaborating closely with the CTO to advance engineering excellence, innovation, and scalability. In managing and mentoring an expanding team of developers, I fostered a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to high-quality software development practices.
  • Working in unison with cross-functional teams, including product management and design, I ensured seamless alignment and execution of product development and feature enhancements. I was integral to technology decision-making processes, encompassing architectural design, technology stack selection, and infrastructure optimization.
  • Serving as a liaison between engineering and executive leadership, I regularly provided updates on project progress, risk mitigation, and resource allocation. I advocated for the implementation and refinement of agile development methodologies, culminating in enhanced project management, product delivery, and overall team efficiency.
SolidityJavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Website DevelopmentKubernetesProject Management+12

Westcoast websites

Chief Technology Officer

Mar 2020Jul 2020 · 4 mos · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

SolidityJavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Website DevelopmentKubernetesProject Management+12

On the grid media

Owner

Nov 2018Dec 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · British Columbia, Canada

  • On the Grid Media, was an enterprise-level consulting, marketing, and development service provider, caters to businesses of all sizes.
  • As a founder who spearheaded a successful online advertising agency, our offerings encompass a wide array of digital marketing services, such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, lead generation, SEO, web design, copywriting, and video production. We served local businesses as well as major multi-million dollar retailers.
SEOJavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Website DevelopmentProject ManagementSocial Media Marketing+11

Contetto

Owner

Nov 2015Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

  • Contetto emerged as a marketing instrument, extending team-based social media management across Facebook, Twitter, and Wordpress. This innovative platform, which we co-founded and developed, offered content approval workflows, automatic scheduling and publishing, as well as machine learning-driven content recommendations.
  • Utilizing avant-garde microservice architecture with Golang on Kubernetes, we constructed a robust, scalable, and efficient system.
  • As the lead architect and developer, our team played an essential role in designing and implementing the platform's features and functionalities, ensuring a seamless user experience and smooth integration with various social media platforms.
  • Numerous businesses were drawn to the tool, demonstrating its potential to simplify content creation, approval, and distribution processes. This experience afforded us priceless insights into SaaS product development, deployment, and management, while we navigated the challenges of a competitive market.
  • Ultimately, due to sales hurdles and evolving partnership dynamics, we chose to discontinue the platform and explore new opportunities.
SEOJavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Website DevelopmentProject ManagementSocial Media Marketing+13

Softcorp software ltd

Owner

Mar 2012Dec 2019 · 7 yrs 9 mos · British Columbia, Canada

  • SoftCorp is a leading provider of innovative software solutions that cater to a wide range of businesses. The company specializes in creating bespoke software solutions for any platform and any size of business - from small offices to global corporations.
  • As a key member of the team, I was responsible for assessing clients' technology needs and developing advanced solutions to meet their requirements. This included developing advanced websites, SEO, SAAS, custom CRM systems, social media, and marketing strategies.
  • In addition to my technical role, I also managed a team of developers, sales staff, and IT professionals, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful project delivery.
SEOJavaScriptSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Website DevelopmentProject ManagementSocial Media Marketing+11

Education

Self taught

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