Blake Tanon
About Blake Tanon
Blake Tanon serves as the CTO and Senior Software Architect at Funding Metrics LLC, where he has worked since 2016. He has a strong background in technology management and software development, having previously held roles at Synaptic Advisory Partners and other organizations.
Current Role at Funding Metrics
Blake Tanon serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Senior Software Architect at Funding Metrics LLC. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's technological strategy and implementation in the Greater Philadelphia Area. In this role, he is responsible for budgeting, design, and support of all technologies as part of the strategic IT planning process.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Funding Metrics, Blake worked as a Senior Salesforce.com Developer at Synaptic Advisory Partners from 2015 to 2016. His role involved developing solutions on the Salesforce platform. Additionally, he has experience as a Salesforce.com Consultant at CRM Manager and as a Salesforce Administrator/Developer at Griffin Financial Group, where he honed his skills in Salesforce technologies.
Technical Achievements and Innovations
Blake designed and implemented an end-to-end software platform utilizing Salesforce, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform. His efforts led to a significant improvement in core business processes, enhancing output by up to 12 times and reducing overhead costs by 20%. He also played a key role in transforming IT into a strategic business partner by improving performance and service levels.
Team Leadership and Management
In his current role, Blake oversees a lean, distributed software team of 10, an analytics team of 10, and an IT team of 5. His leadership has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and efficiency among these teams, contributing to the overall success of the organization's technology initiatives.
Educational Background in Business and Finance
Blake studied at Albright College, where he focused on Accounting, Economics, and Finance. This educational background supports his strategic approach to technology and business, enabling him to align IT initiatives with organizational goals.