Scott Malabarba

Meet Scott Malabarba: The Architect Behind the Code

In the rapidly evolving tech industry, Scott Malabarba stands out as a freelance software engineer and architect with over twenty-three years of experience. Scott's journey in the tech world is marked by his roles as a Fractional CTO and startup mentor, where he has significantly contributed to the growth and success of a Y Combinator-backed SaaS company.

Currently, Scott is steering the engineering infrastructure and culture at E-PlanSoft as the new CTO. His role involves elevating the startup to new heights by refining their engineering processes and cultivating a robust team environment. Previously, Scott ensured the success of internal solutions at Fraction.Work as a Solutions Architect and is also building the architectural framework for a nascent AI startup at Trustible.

Before his current roles, Scott demonstrated his prowess at companies like FiscalNote, DigiBuild Software, Lava.AI, Veritone, and IBM. Notably, he led the transformation of a 150-microservice environment into a unified GraphQL API at Veritone, handling millions of hits per hour with outstanding reliability.

Scott's educational background includes a B.S. in Cybernetics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis. His expertise is further evidenced by his numerous publications and patents in software applications and dynamic systems, including key patents in document feature extraction and semantic graph search.

Outside the world of coding and architecture, Scott leads an engaging life filled with diverse interests. He holds a first-degree black belt and serves as a class instructor in Tang Soo Do, demonstrating his dedication to the martial art. Scott's creativity extends into writing; he is a passionate science fiction and fantasy novelist and an amateur conlanger, creating languages for his fictional universes. At home, Scott balances his professional accomplishments with his roles as a devoted cat owner and a parent.

Scott Malabarba is a prime example of how diverse interests can enhance professional expertise, making him a unique and respected figure in the tech community. His commitment to excellence in both his professional and personal life continues to inspire those around him, making him a valuable asset to any team.