Ed Crotty
I'm a results-driven technologist who transforms IT from a cost center into a profit multiplier. By aligning infrastructure, security, and application services with bottom-line objectives, I deliver measurable impact—whether automating workflows, optimizing cloud costs, or enhancing user experiences for sustained growth.
"I don't just build technology solutions—I build the teams that turn them into competitive advantage."
Career-Defining Moments
From the dot-com boom to generative AI—I haven't just watched the shifts, I've shipped through them.
First Online Horse Racing Bet
Part of the team that placed one of the first online horse race bets, powered by an early AI backend.
MyAccess AI Essay Grading
Helped build MyAccess, an AI-driven essay grading tool trained on teachers' rubric sets.
DoubleClick Infrastructure
Installed the original servers that became DoubleClick, later acquired as Google Ads.
Accuplacer Architecture
Architected and designed the Sun Microsystems server infrastructure that ran Accuplacer.
Google Came Calling
Recruited directly by Google while at Dow Jones—back when the company was still small.
Enterprise Modernization
Took a fourth-generation family business and modernized it into the Amazon of their space.
Serial Entrepreneur
Founded and scaled multiple ventures—Zoolert, OHFB, and Five Buck Bin.
AI Integration Pioneer
Embedding Claude Code and Claude Cowork into daily development workflows before most teams had heard of them.
Professional Journey
30+ years of building, leading, and shipping across enterprise and entrepreneurial environments.
Site Reliability Engineer
Datacap Systems, Inc.
- •Driving AI adoption across development and operations at a family-owned enterprise software company
- •Embedded Claude Code and Claude Cowork into daily engineering workflows
- •Site reliability engineering for point-of-sale and payment processing systems
Cloud Operations Specialist
Tandigm Health
- •Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert leading cloud standardization efforts
- •Drove strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration
- •Evangelized AI-assisted development before the industry mainstream
Director of Product & Network Operations
Vantage Unified Communications USA LLC
- •Led VOIP solutions delivery in an agile environment
- •Enhanced ticketing system efficiency and team collaboration
- •Managed network infrastructure upgrades and cutover operations
Infrastructure Systems Manager
Stauffer Glove & Safety
- •Led and mentored team of 5 IT professionals
- •Managed enterprise-wide infrastructure and security across 9 US locations
- •Coordinated multi-site network deployments
Technical Architect
Stauffer Glove & Safety
- •Modernized technologies in a century-old, fourth-generation family business
- •Provided 24x7 support for 9 warehouses nationwide
- •Led major infrastructure migrations and digital transformation initiatives
Technical Architect
Dow Jones
- •Joined as technical architect on the NewsWires team
- •Rose to member of the small engineering team reporting directly to the CTO
- •Led technical architecture for the MarketWatch acquisition integration
Systems Engineer
Vantage
- •Developed high-availability solutions for major NYC enterprises
- •Pioneered online betting infrastructure and early AI systems
- •Managed critical hosting infrastructure for enterprise clients
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Technology isn't just my career—it's how I build businesses.
Five Buck Bin
September 2023 – Present
An e-commerce vinyl record store built on Shopify with a bespoke Discogs API integration, custom inventory management tools, and AI-powered automation.
OHFB
January 2012 – Present
A website dedicated to finding and sharing daily, heavily discounted or free Amazon Kindle ebook deals across various genres. Running strong for over 14 years.
Zoolert
January 2009 – January 2012
An online tracker for hot and hard-to-find products. Monitored inventory across major retailers and alerted users when items became available.
AI & Innovation
Today I'm driving AI adoption at a family-owned enterprise software company, after years of evangelizing what was coming.
AI-First Development
Embedding Claude Code and Claude Cowork into daily engineering workflows at Datacap Systems.
Early Evangelist
Demonstrated AI-assisted coding with Sonnet 3.5 at Tandigm Health before most teams had heard of it.
RSPA AI Resource Hub
Contributing member helping retail technology providers navigate the AI landscape.
Predicted the Wave
Evangelized AI's transformative impact on software development years before the industry mainstream.
Skills & Expertise
Domains I operate across—from infrastructure architecture to AI-first development.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Designing, migrating, and managing enterprise-scale infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments.
AI & Automation
Integrating AI tools into development workflows and automating operations to eliminate manual overhead.
Leadership & Strategy
Building and mentoring high-performing teams while aligning technology investments with business outcomes.
Security & Architecture
Implementing zero-trust frameworks and designing resilient enterprise architectures.
Development & Integration
Building full-stack applications and integrating third-party APIs for custom business solutions.