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Ward Vuillemot
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Ward Vuillemot is a remote-based technology leader who advises companies through StrategyPlus, leveraging his two-decade career at Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, and successful startups to transform organizations and scale technology teams.
Ward Vuillemot is a distinguished technology leader with over two decades of experience spanning industry giants like Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, and innovative startups such as Varsity Tutors and RealSelf. As a versatile technologist, Ward has excelled in roles ranging from data scientist and software developer to UX designer and aerospace engineer, giving him a comprehensive understanding of technology ecosystems. Since 2015, he has been at the forefront of remote work, successfully leading technology organizations from his base in central Washington state. Ward's expertise in scaling technology and building organizations from startup to enterprise level is evident in his track record of transforming early-stage startups into pre-IPO, series-funded companies with revenues of $50M to $125M and teams of 150 to 650 employees across the Americas and Europe.

At StrategyPlus, Ward brings his unique blend of deep technical expertise and enlightened leadership to advise and guide companies through technological transformations. His leadership philosophy is rooted in fostering psychological safety, empowering teams to innovate through a culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from failure. This approach has consistently yielded exponential results and groundbreaking innovations. Ward's focus on building future leaders through coaching allows him to transform not only the technology but also the organizations behind it, creating best-in-class teams that deliver tangible value to customers and revenue to businesses. His multifaceted background, including multiple advanced degrees in engineering and experience with global-scale technologies like Xbox and Azure, positions him as an invaluable asset for companies seeking to navigate the complex intersection of technology, leadership, and organizational growth in today's remote-first business landscape.