Jeff Haynie
About Jeff Haynie
Jeff Haynie serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Shopmonkey, where he focuses on modernizing the auto repair industry through technology. He has extensive experience in product and technology strategy, having held various leadership roles in multiple companies over the past two decades.
Work at Shopmonkey
Jeff Haynie has served as Chief Technology Officer at Shopmonkey since June 2022. In this role, he is responsible for product and technology strategy, engineering and infrastructure operations, product management, design, and user research. Haynie focuses on modernizing the auto repair industry through technology, working with a global team of over 200 members. He also holds a dual strategic role as both Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer, emphasizing the importance of building products at scale and integrating machine learning to enhance profitability.
Previous Experience
Before joining Shopmonkey, Jeff Haynie co-founded and served as Chief Technology Officer at Vocalocity, Inc. from 2001 to 2006. He later held the position of Executive Vice President at Axway for eight months in 2016. Haynie also co-founded and was the CEO of Pinpoint from 2017 to 2022, where he gained experience in leveraging analytics and machine learning to improve software development performance. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors and as an investor at Lanica from 2012 to 2015.
Military Background
Jeff Haynie served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Electrician, Third Class, from 1989 to 1993. This experience provided him with foundational skills and discipline that have contributed to his professional development in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Haynie studied at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, from 1992 to 1993. His educational background, combined with extensive experience in technology leadership, positions him as an expert in product and technology strategy. He has demonstrated a strong ability to integrate machine learning and analytics into software development processes.
Industry Engagement
Jeff Haynie actively engages with industry professionals to gather insights and share knowledge. He has participated in interviews, such as one with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, where he discussed trends and innovations in technology, particularly in relation to the auto repair industry.