dkachele - Overview

^{Indianapolis, IN | 317-883-7345 | me@dalekachele.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/DaleKachele}

Dale Kachele

Driven technologist who finds fulfillment and joy in collaboratively building amazing tools and experiences that make a lasting impact. People-focused first and data-driven second and one who thrives in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments.

Experience

Multiply Technology: Indianapolis, IN

Staff Software Engineer: Aug 2025 - Present

Leading technical architecture and engineering strategy for a home-grown SaaS platform that manages IT assets at scale. I shape system design, drive cross-functional alignment, and mentor engineers while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex technical challenges. I balance strategic technical leadership with tactical execution; architecting scalable solutions across our full-stack platform (Laravel/PHP, AWS, MySQL, Vue) while elevating engineering practices and team capabilities.

Architecting and delivering high-impact features and foundational systems across our ITAM platform, considering tradeoffs in scalability, security, and maintainability.
Driving technical strategy and making decisions that impact multiple teams and products.
Mentoring Senior and mid-level engineers on system design, debugging approaches, and architectural thinking.
Championing engineering excellence through improved practices in code quality, reliability, process, and learning culture.
Identifying and addressing technical debt and systemic bottlenecks that limit team velocity.
Collaborating with Product, Design, and Services leadership to align technical solutions with business priorities

Senior Software Engineer II: Nov 2021 - Aug 2025

Responsible for building a foundational level full-stack for a home-grown SaaS platform for managing IT assets, including AWS infrastructure, robust API, SPA frontend, and scalable asynchronous processing via SAM. Also developed, documented, implemented, and maintained SOP for the P&E team, including source control, code review, life cycle, CI, automated CI checks, and automated deployments.

Migrated legacy systems to AWS, reducing costs by 50% while improving uptime to 100%
Implemented SOP for the P&E team, enhancing visibility and forecasting while reducing bug-related outages.
Introduced CI checks and automated deployment capabilities leading to reduced hours spent on manual processing, and improved code quality by enforcing checks.
Built a foundational full-stack solution for a custom SaaS platform.

FGX International (formerly One Click Ventures): Indianapolis, IN

Senior Director of Technology: Jan 2016 - Nov 2021

Took on additional roles and responsibilities with an organization restructure and moving Product Management, UX Design, and QA under Technology. Responsible for pre-acquisition preparation, technical vetting, evaluation, auditing, post-acquisition transition, key integration, consolidations, and developing a three-year e-commerce technical roadmap.

Assembled a highly-effective and engaged team by hiring, training, and coaching direct reports
Championed post-acquisition transition and core integrations
Member of small internal team tasked with preparing company to be acquired, 2018
Led the pre-acquisition technical vetting, auditing, and participated in live Q&A of due diligence
Drove CRO efforts to 8%+ Ecom CR Rate
Over three years without a public-facing outage

Director of Technology: June 2012 - Jan 2016

Responsible for technical strategy and overall platform architecture, develops and maintains dynamic e-commerce applications for reliability, security, manageability, scalability, and performance; provides technical expertise in architecture, design, and implementation.

Migrated infrastructure from dedicated hardware to AWS, leading to improved performance and reliability at a reduced cost
Architected our business intelligence data warehouse
Consolidated multiple e-commerce brands to a unified codebase
Oversaw development of a custom prescription eyewear site
Led technical divesting of multiple websites after a shift in company direction

Web Developer: June 2010 - June 2012

Responsible for developing and maintaining e-commerce applications and managed services. Delivered features driven at engaging, retaining, and acquiring new customers by focusing on experience.

Improved site uptime to three nines
Laid foundation for the team, scaling from one to six team members

Search Optics: San Diego, CA

PHP Developer: Sept 2006 - June 2010

Web Designer/Developer for large-scale projects including inventory systems, inventory management, automated data processing, campaign management tools, campaign analysis tools, and custom CMS.

Created a custom CMS for automotive dealerships with over 80 clients
Developed feed parsing system to receiving daily inventory numbers
Built innovative tools for Google AdWords that would auto-generate copy and manage bids

The Bentcil Company: Indianapolis, IN

Iterim Art Director: Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

Oversaw and approved creative work.

Web Developer: Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

Part of a self-taught team tasked with taking our catalog, ordering, and affiliate sites online.

Pre-press Designer: Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

Prepared graphics for printing from client specification. Assisted in designing the annual paper catalog.

Education

1998-2003: BS, New Media Arts and Science; Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

Minor: Mathematics

I was a physics major for three and a half years before they opened the informatics department and changed majors my senior year.

Skills

AWS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Platform Architecture, Automation, Ownership, Problem Solving, Deliberative, Google Analytics, Data Studio, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office & Google Docs, Conversion Rate Optimization, Performance Optimization, Strategic Planning, Operational Budgeting, Coaching, Redundancy Planning, Disaster Planning and Recovery.

References

Randy Stocklin: Entrepreneur & Investor
Eric W. Smith: Venture Builder
Jon Corwin: Senior Director of Digital Marketing
Tim Klausmeier: Senior Director of Business Intelligence
Lee Frazee: VP of Sales

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