Hi, I'm Carolyn Van Spyk - CTO and co+founder at Strukt.ai
I thrive on building robust, scalable systems and driving technological innovation. My passion lies in transforming complex challenges into elegant solutions, whether in Site Reliability Engineering or as a startup founder. I excel in dynamic environments where strategic vision meets hands-on execution.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Engineered scalable systems as a top performer at Google, Microsoft, and Twilio.
Currently leading technological innovation as CEO and CTO of startups.
Can help others by architecting resilient infrastructure and driving product strategy.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in IT and Systems
Began with foundational IT roles, building core system administration skills.
✦ System Administration
✦ IT Specialist
Scaling Expertise at Tech Giants
Gained extensive experience in Site Reliability Engineering and software development at leading technology companies.
✦ Site Reliability Engineering
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Twilio
✦ Microsoft
Entrepreneurial Innovation
Transitioned to leadership roles, co-founding and leading technology ventures.
✦ CEO
✦ CTO
✦ Startup Founder
✦ AI
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architect of Resilient Systems
Mastering the art of building and maintaining highly available and scalable infrastructure.
✦ Expertise in Linux and automation tools for robust systems.
✦ Deep understanding of distributed systems and high availability principles.
✦ Proven ability to ensure uptime for critical services at scale.
Full-Stack Innovation Driver
Bridging the gap between development and operations to deliver cutting-edge software solutions.
✦ Skilled in Python, Ruby, and Java for diverse software development needs.
✦ Experience in full-stack development and web application architecture.
✦ Focus on continuous integration and Test-Driven Development.
Strategic Technology Visionary
Translating complex technical challenges into actionable business strategies.
✦ Leadership roles as CEO and CTO, driving product and company direction.
✦ Experience in software project management and cross-functional team leadership.
✦ Adept at identifying emerging technologies and market opportunities.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking to connect with fellow innovators shaping the future of AI and sustainable technology.
✦ Eager to explore strategic partnerships and investment opportunities in emerging tech sectors.
✦ Looking to share insights on building scalable, resilient systems and high-performing teams.
I can help with
✦ Offer expert guidance on building and scaling robust SRE practices.
✦ Provide strategic insights into software development and system architecture.
✦ Mentor emerging leaders in technology and entrepreneurship.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into novel AI research and development trends.
✦ Connections with potential co-founders or key team members for my startup.
✦ Feedback on go-to-market strategies for innovative technology products.