Duri Chitayat

About Me

Duri Chitayat

Hi I’m Duri, CTO, 🐈-herder, people amplifier. Originally from New York, I’ve lived and worked around the world. Now based in Austin, TX. I am dedicated to building award winning products and teams that make life better for people. I enjoy working with people passionate to deliver products that make a real difference.

My journey began with a fascination for robotics and manufacturing, inspired by my father’s work as an engineer and inventor. This early exposure led me to develop a home-grown ERP for tracking components in manufacturing. Since then I’ve been drawn to unique challenges, often involving a mix of data, CX, emerging tech and new business models.

I’ve learned the complex relationship between technology, design, process, and people. Over the years, I have built and led high-performance engineering organizations across AdTech, MedTech, Banking, and Finance on three continents. My focus has always been on aligning technology with business goals, fostering innovation, and building products that improve people’s lives.

Some key highlights of my work include:

  • AI & Innovation: delivered AI-native solutions leveraging LLMs, Generative UX, and autonomous agents.
  • Global Scale: developed professional globally distributed and remote teams maintaining strong performance and high retention.
  • Product & Design Integration: encouraged structure, process, and mindset to accelerate innovation, knowledge sharing, and decision making in a “one team” approach

I hold degrees from Boston College and NYU Stern, and certifications from SAFe, PMI, and AWS, among others. More importantly, I stay hands-on and am continuously learning new ways to build and deliver technology products. I remain committed to hands-on leadership and continuously exploring innovative methodologies such as DevOps, Lean, Agile, Systems Thinking, and Design Thinking.

As I move into the next chapter of my career, I’m eager to partner with fast-paced, AI-powered startups and enterprises that value a balanced, user-focused approach to technology. I’m open to selective advisory and leadership opportunities where I can help shape and scale products that drive tangible business impact.

If you’re passionate about leveraging technology and design to create transformative products, let’s connect and explore potential collaborations.

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