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Stephen Gacka
Developer at Fundable
Stephen Gacka is a highly accomplished technology professional with extensive experience in the startup ecosystem. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Startups.com, a position he has held since February 2020.1 In this role, he leads multi-product, multi-language engineering, DevOps, and organizational technology efforts.
Career Progression
Stephen's career at Startups.com has been marked by steady growth and increasing responsibilities:
- Founding Engineer (January 2012 - November 2016): Led all engineering efforts since the company's inception.1
- VP of Engineering (November 2016 - February 2020): Managed product teams and executed organizational tech transition.1
- Chief Technology Officer (February 2020 - Present): Oversees technology leadership across Startups.com and its subsidiaries.1
Technical Expertise
Stephen is known for his full-stack development skills, particularly in JavaScript. His expertise includes:
- React
- GraphQL
- Node.js
- Sequelize
- Sass
- Webpack1
He has experience working with various technical stacks, including PHP/Laravel, Ruby on Rails, and .NET.1
Startups.com and Subsidiaries
As CTO, Stephen contributes actively to Startups.com and its subsidiary products:
Education and Background
Stephen graduated from The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business with a B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems in 2015.12 He is based in Columbus, Ohio, where he continues to make significant contributions to the startup ecosystem.12
Stephen Gacka is recognized for his dedication, attention to detail, and innovative problem-solving skills, making him a valuable asset to the companies he works with.
