Woody Hooten

Woody Hooten, a multilingual and versatile tech professional with over 10 years of experience in Silicon Valley, has an impressive track record in a variety of verticals. Holding a Bachelor's of Science degree in Cognitive Science and Human Computer Interaction, as well as an Associate's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Hooten is also an autodidactic opsimath with a passion for Python and assembly programming. He aims to gamify everything and bring rocket fuel to the table as needed.

Over the course of his career, Hooten has held various high-profile roles, including Chief Information Officer at Blue Sky Energy, Chief Product Officer at American River Gold, and Development Engineer III at MuleSoft @ Salesforce. He has also served as an organizer at SacPy and as a board member at several organizations, such as the San Francisco Young Democrats.

In addition to his corporate experience, Hooten has been an active member of the tech community, co-founding and directing Operations at Emissary and serving as a community manager at 6waves, among other roles. With a solid corporate and community background, as well as exceptional programming and language skills, Hooten is a top-notch professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation.