Chuck Cimalore
Key Skills: Leadership, Project Management, Software/System Design/Architecture, Full Stack Development, Database Design, Budgetary Oversight/P&L, User Research, Customer Interaction, Presentations, Product Training
NH, USA
Professional summary
Background
Founder, President, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Omnify Software. Founded in 2001, Omnify Software is a leading provider of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solutions. In 2018, Omnify Software was acquired by Arena Solutions. Arena Solutions continues to update and maintain Omnify's PLM solutions.
Career direction
I am a highly regarded Chief Technology Officer with more than 20 years of experience developing, implementing, and supporting complex technical solutions for the Product Lifecycle Management industry. Superior expertise with development methodologies, developer supervision and client relations. Motivational and influential project manager, providing effective leadership in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Experience 5 roles
2024 – Present Chief Software Architect
- Lead the design and development of software solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architecture.
- Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Successfully led the development and deployment of multiple high-impact software projects.
- Improved team productivity and code quality through mentorship and implementation of best practices.
2020 – 2024 Consultant
- Assisting various technology companies (both established and start-ups) in defining/refining software architecture, development practices, and sustaining policies.
- Assisted in hiring and onboarding of key technical staff.
- Provided guidance on software development methodologies, tools, and best practices.
2018 – 2020 Vice President of Product Strategy
- Continue to design and develop Omnify PLM under the Arena brand
- Build and manage overseas product development team (China)
- Work with executive team on product roadmap
- Successful transfer of Omnify IP to new development team
- Mentored overseas product development team on product development and techniques
2001 – 2018 Founder, President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Design and develop enterprise-class Product Lifecycle Management system
- Develop and manage go - to - market sales and marketing strategy for all products
- Develop and manage product roadmap
- Develop and deploy multi - platform strategy(on-premises and cloud-based)
- Develop and oversee sales strategy - direct and channel
- Develop and manage corporate budget and sales quotas
- Successfully built company from M to profitable, multi-million dollar, global PLM provider
- Leader in on-premises and cloud - based Product Lifecycle Management
- Acquired by <b>Arena Solutions</b> in 2018
1994 – 2001 Application Engineer
- Support customers deploying ECAD/CAM software
- Demonstrating ECAD/CAM software solutions
- Develop custom software to support customers integrating ECAD/CAM solutions to enterprise systems (PLM, ERP, MRP)
Skills & expertise
| Area | Skills |
|---|---|
| Application development | |
| Platforms/Technologies | |
| Web technologies | |
| AI, Data & integration |
Education
| Period | Qualification | Institution / issuer |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 – 1994 | BS ECE (Electrical and Computer Engineering) | Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) |