James Crow

Senior Application Architect at MINDBODY, Inc.

James Crow is a seasoned technology professional currently serving as the Senior Director of Software Engineering at MINDBODY, Inc., a role he has held since March 2023. He has extensive experience in software engineering and application architecture, with a career spanning over two decades in various leadership positions.

Professional Background

Current Role

Senior Director of Software Engineering (March 2023 - Present)
- Focused on strategic decisions regarding engineering projects, team autonomy, and API modernization.
- Led the design and planning of new point-of-sale and integrated payment processing systems.
- Advocated for user-centric design and agile methodologies to enhance product delivery and customer satisfaction.

Previous Positions at MINDBODY

Director of Software Engineering (July 2021 - March 2023)
- Successfully launched Mindbody Capital, managing high-performing teams across the US and India.
- Drove API modernization efforts and handled complex technical projects.
Senior Application Architect (September 2019 - July 2021)
- Designed security solutions to reduce PCI scope and improve compliance.
- Implemented microservices architecture for better scalability and deployment independence.
Application Architect (May 2018 - September 2019)
- Decentralized the payments system into microservices, enhancing maintainability and responsiveness.

Earlier Experience

Before joining MINDBODY, Crow held significant roles including:

Director of Software Development / Chief Architect at InTech Energy, where he managed IoT systems for energy efficiency.
Co-Founder / Chief Technology Officer at Sapient Software Systems, focusing on enterprise mobile applications.

Education

James Crow earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computing from the University of Portsmouth, graduating with Upper Second honors in 1999.

His career reflects a strong commitment to innovation in software development, particularly in areas like microservices architecture, security compliance, and team leadership.