Hi, I'm Jonathan Flamm - Founder and Principal Engineer at Lost Ink
I am passionate about turning complex, high-stakes technical problems into elegant, reliable software. I thrive in environments where cross-functional collaboration and methodical engineering are the keys to success.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led mission-critical software engineering teams at major technology innovators including Apple and VMware.
Currently building bespoke commercial software solutions as a founder and principal engineer.
Can help teams diagnose systemic bottlenecks and implement rigorous agile processes to ensure reliable, timely product delivery.
🚀 Career trajectory
Corporate Foundations
Established technical excellence at institutions like Bell Labs, VMware, and Apple, mastering software life cycles.
✦ Enterprise Software
✦ Scale
Engineering Leadership
Transitioned into management roles at j2 Global and Fetch Robotics, scaling teams and driving complex technical project delivery.
✦ Management
✦ Robotics
Founding Vision
Leveraging decades of experience as Founder of Lost Ink to build high-impact commercial software solutions.
✦ Founder
✦ Innovation
💪🏻 Superpowers
Systemic Problem Solver
Drilling down to the core of complex technical challenges.
✦ Diagnoses architectural bottlenecks across Unix and cloud ecosystems.
✦ Transforms abstract technical hurdles into actionable engineering solutions.
Cross-Functional Catalyst
Uniting diverse teams toward high-velocity delivery.
✦ Leads multi-disciplinary groups using agile and scrum methodologies.
✦ Facilitates alignment between product vision and engineering reality.
Technical Navigator
Adapting engineering rigor across diverse product landscapes.
✦ Bridges gap between enterprise cloud environments and robotics hardware.
✦ Mentors engineers through evolving technical stacks and life cycles.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking to engage with fellow builders and founders on novel architectures.
✦ Exploring opportunities to advise teams navigating complex growth phases.
✦ Looking to exchange strategies on scaling engineering cultures.
I can help with
✦ Provide technical audit and architectural review for startup roadmaps.
✦ Offer mentorship on career progression for senior individual contributors.
✦ Share insights on managing cross-functional teams during product pivots.
I would love your help on
✦ Seeking guidance on emerging market trends for boutique software services.
✦ Interested in discovering peer-led groups for independent startup founders.
✦ Looking for perspectives on optimizing operational processes for small, agile teams.