AI AI COMMANDER
Rob Thacher
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ENGINEERING LEADER ROB THACHER

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📋 MISSION LOG

Commander Rob Thacher's Mission Archive

Classified AI Engineering Operations

BankShift Founder & CTO

Invented and co-built a modern SaaS platform enabling organizations to embed secure, compliant digital services directly into third-party apps, loyalty programs, and digital ecosystems. Engineered a cloud-native platform and unified API gateway, enabling thousands of institutions to unlock new revenue streams, drive loyalty, and operate efficiently.

No-Code Platform Architect

Designed a no-code builder that allowed customers to deploy digital services quickly with automation and personalization. Launched mobile SDKs and consumer-facing tools including gamified onboarding, selfie-to-ID verification, and behavior controls, cutting fraud by 95%.

Capital One Managing Director

Co-built a flagship consumer product adopted by 20M+ users, generating $100M+ in engagement and value. Architected multi-region cloud resiliency with active-active design, enabling real-time failover and recovery, saving $1M+ annually per team.

Streaming Data Pioneer

Pioneered a self-service streaming data platform, cutting time-to-insight from days to minutes. Optimized latency and system stability, reducing customer-impacting incidents by 50% and lowering call center volume, driving multimillion-dollar savings.

Site Reliability Engineering Leader

Established and scaled the first Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) program, leading one of the company's largest data transformation initiatives. Directed engineering orgs of 35 direct reports, delivering resilient applications, scalable infrastructure, and cost savings in the millions.

Team Scaling Director

Recruited, mentored, and scaled high-performing teams across engineering, data, and machine learning to support platforms serving 150M+ accounts. Built and launched a pattern-based authentication feature easing access for 6M+ users, setting a new standard for frictionless login.

DevSecOps Champion

Championed a DevSecOps culture with CI/CD pipelines, improving software quality by 30%. Introduced secure coding practices and self-healing software, reducing downtime and driving savings. Recognized as one of the first Distinguished Engineers for innovation across web and mobile.

Global Wireless Data CTO

Built consumer and enterprise mobile applications for Fortune 500 clients, enhancing performance and experience across high-volume environments. Revamped infrastructure, cutting deployment time by 80% and accelerating time-to-market.

API Innovation Leader

Introduced the first API for wireless device activation, streamlining operations and scaling adoption for AT&T & Verizon. Designed resilient infrastructure solutions that transformed mobile application deployment and management.