Scott Porad
About Scott Porad
Scott Porad serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Dolly Inc. since 2021, bringing extensive experience in technology leadership from previous roles at companies such as Rover.com, Updater, and drugstore.com.
Work at Dolly
Scott Porad has served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Dolly Inc. since 2021. In this role, he oversees the company's technology strategy and development, contributing to the growth and innovation of Dolly's services. His leadership is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring the technology infrastructure supports the company's goals.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Prior to his current role, Scott Porad held several significant positions in technology leadership. He was the CTO at Rover.com from 2013 to 2020, where he managed technology initiatives for the pet services platform. He also served as the Interim CTO at Updater in 2023 and held various roles at drugstore.com, including Group Manager for Site Development and Sr. Director of IT Operations.
Education and Expertise
Scott Porad studied at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in technology management and product development, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Achievements in Technology Development
Throughout his career, Scott Porad has led significant initiatives in technology development. He played a key role in launching a next-generation product offering for enterprise partners and was instrumental in rebuilding technology platforms to meet industry best practices. His experience includes implementing modern yield optimization practices to improve business operations.
Remote Team Management Experience
Scott Porad has demonstrated strong leadership in remote team management. He successfully managed a fully remote engineering team of 20 engineers, showcasing his ability to lead and coordinate teams across different locations. This experience is particularly relevant in today's increasingly remote work environment.