Billy Griffin

Billy Griffin is the CTO of Base Directory, a position he has held since January 2013.1 He is based in Golden, Colorado, United States.12 Base Directory is described as the most accurate and up-to-date directory for military bases in the country and increasingly around the world.1

Griffin has an extensive background in technology and military service:

Career Highlights

• CTO at Base Directory (January 2013 - Present)1
• Previously held positions at GitHub, including:
  • Director of Software Engineering (August 2021 - June 2022)
  • Staff Engineering Manager (October 2020 - August 2021)
  • Staff Product Manager (August 2020 - October 2020)
  • Senior Product Manager (April 2018 - August 2020)1

Military Experience

• Served in the U.S. Navy in various roles, including:
  • Surface Warfare Strategy & Policy at the Pentagon (November 2011 - January 2013)
  • Fire Control Officer and Electrical Officer on USS Peleliu (LHA 5)1

Education

• B.S. in History from the United States Naval Academy (2004 - 2008)
• Completed software engineering training at gSchool by JumpstartLab (2013 - 2014)1

Griffin's work with Base Directory was recognized by President Obama, who invited him to the White House in August 2015 for the first-ever White House Demo Day.1