Alex McNamara
About Alex McNamara
Chief Technology Officer at Orion
Alex McNamara currently holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at Orion, a role he has been in since 2019. During his tenure, Alex has been crucial in transforming the Orion Platform, effectively scaling it to cater to a wider audience, including small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprise users. His leadership in technology has contributed significantly to Orion's growth and expansion.
Principal Engineer at Outreach
Before joining Orion, Alex McNamara served as a principal engineer at Outreach. In this role, he played a pivotal part in the company's growth, helping Outreach advance from its seed round to surpassing $10M in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Additionally, his efforts contributed to Outreach achieving a billion-dollar valuation, highlighting his strategic impact on the company's success.
Lead Engineer at Amazon
Alex McNamara's career includes a notable tenure as a lead engineer at Amazon. In this capacity, he was responsible for publishing over 20 patents on cutting-edge technology. These patents have garnered significant recognition and have been cited by major technology companies like Google and Microsoft, underscoring his influence and innovation in the tech industry.
Scaling the Orion Platform
Alex McNamara has been instrumental in scaling the Orion Platform from serving consumer users to meeting the needs of SMB and enterprise users. His strategic and technical contributions have facilitated this expansion, allowing Orion to broaden its market reach and enhance its platform's capabilities to support diverse business requirements.