Drake Backman
Sr Director of AdTech Engineering at Pluto TV | Lehi, Utah, United States
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Drake Backman serves as the Senior Director of AdTech Engineering at Pluto TV, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of programmatic advertising within the rapidly evolving landscape of Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST). With over two decades of experience in commercial software development, Drake leads a diverse team of over 30 skilled software developers spread across multiple continents. His expertise in video streaming technology is instrumental in delivering a robust advertising system that not only meets the demands of global scale loads but also provides personalized advertising experiences tailored to individual users, regions, and devices.
Under Drake's leadership, the engineering teams at Pluto TV are focused on building and maintaining a best-in-class programmatic advertising platform that seamlessly integrates with a wide range of consumer electronic devices, including iOS, tvOS, Roku, Android, and Smart TVs. His deep understanding of cloud computing, particularly within Microsoft Azure, allows for the efficient deployment and scaling of applications that handle complex ad delivery and analytics. Drake's commitment to agile methodologies, including Scrum, ensures that his teams remain adaptable and responsive to the fast-paced changes in the digital advertising ecosystem.
Key projects under his direction include the optimization of ad targeting algorithms and the enhancement of user experience through innovative ad placements, which have significantly increased viewer engagement and revenue streams. With a strong foundation in software architecture and development, coupled with his passion for troubleshooting and system optimization, Drake Backman is not only a leader but also a visionary in the ad tech space, driving Pluto TV's mission to redefine how audiences engage with content in a free, ad-supported environment.
Sr Director of AdTech Engineering at Pluto TV in January 2022 to Present
Director of Software Engineering at ViacomCBS in August 2020 to December 2021
Sr Principal Architect - SlingTV at Sling TV in September 2019 to June 2020
Architect/Senior Manager at Sling TV in March 2017 to October 2019
Senior Principal Engineer at Move Networks in October 2011 to March 2017
Senior Engineer and Manager of Engineering at digEcor, Inc. in December 2007 to January 2012
Manager and Senior Software Engineer at digEcor, Inc. in December 2007 to January 2010
Sr Software Engineer at Novell in August 1999 to December 2007
SuperLab Technical Lead at Novell in July 1996 to August 1999
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Cloud Computing
Enterprise Software
Scrum
Python
Troubleshooting
Shell Scripting
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C
Embedded Systems
Bash
Programming
C (Programming Language)
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Email Drake Backman at [email protected] and [email protected]. This email is the most updated Drake Backman email found in 2026.
What is Drake Backman phone number?
Drake Backman phone number is +18013768053 and +18013415037.
How to contact Drake Backman?
To contact Drake Backman send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. If you want to call Drake Backman try calling on +18013768053 and +18013415037. (updated on November 05, 2024)
What company does Drake Backman work for?
Drake Backman works for Pluto TV
What is Drake Backman's role at Pluto TV?
Drake Backman is Sr Director of AdTech Engineering
What industry does Drake Backman work in?
Drake Backman works in the Entertainment Providers industry.
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