Brad Lucas is a highly experienced technology leader with a passion for building long-lasting systems. He has managed small teams and worked as an individual contributor, contributing to both design and architecture efforts. Brad is incredibly skilled in numerous languages and frameworks, with a current focus on Clojure. He has seen firsthand the benefits of shifting from Java to Clojure and is particularly interested in supporting firms looking to evaluate or implement Clojure. Brad has studied at both the University of Bridgeport and the University of Miami, and has held several senior technology roles, including Senior Manager, Software Engineering at Capital One, Chief Technology Officer, Head of Engineering at Trade Finance Market, Director of Engineering at Xaxis, Chief Technology Officer at EximForce, Chief Technology Officer at Gift For A Goal, and Director of Engineering at Beacon Hill, Inc.