Todd Merrill

Todd Merrill is a Partner at TechCXO, where he specializes as an interim and fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He has extensive experience in the software industry, having held various C-level positions across multiple companies, particularly in the realms of cloud technology and SaaS offerings.

Professional Background

• CTO Roles: Todd has served as CTO for several organizations, including AirWorks (focused on machine learning and computer vision), Engel & Voelkers Americas (real estate), and Cforia (payments) among others. His responsibilities often included team building, outsourcing development, establishing security policies, and managing budgets for growth or restructuring.1

• Entrepreneurial Experience: As a co-founder of Alpha Property Holdings and Performance IT, he has a strong background in operations. He also founded Global Crypto Systems to enhance web application security and co-founded Chapter2 Dating.1

• Technical Expertise: Todd has held engineering and security architecture roles at notable companies such as Air Defense and Scientific Atlanta. He holds patents related to early cable modem technology and has software deployed on satellites launched from the Space Shuttle.1

Education

Todd earned both his Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Engineering from the University of Florida.

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Todd enjoys camping, flying as a private pilot, and training for triathlons.12

For more details about his professional journey, you can view his LinkedIn profile under the username toddmerrill.2