Max Countryman is a skilled and accomplished engineering leader with over a decade of experience in the startup industry, having held roles ranging from founder, first employee, to senior engineering leader. He is driven by a mission to achieve high growth outcomes and has a proven track record of success with a 7x ARR increase resulting in $100MMs in recurring revenue. Max is an expert in data strategy and Lean and DevOps methodologies, with a focus on a people first-approach and servant-leadership mentality. He is comfortable wearing many hats and doing what it takes to get the job done. Max has studied cultural anthropology at The Evergreen State College, University of Miyazaki, and Eastern Washington University with an impressive GPA of 4.0 and 3.89, respectively. He is currently serving as the Senior Director of Engineering at Lob and has previously held leadership roles at Pathstream, Curology, RankScience, Litl, Leafgram, and TrekSeat. Additionally, Max has mentored at Plato, showcasing his dedication to helping others succeed in the industry. With his vast experience and capabilities, Max Countryman is a valuable asset to any organization he's a part of.