Background and qualifications

J Chris Anderson

Founder

Chris' interest in distributed computing dates back to the early 90s, when he engaged with early local BBS store-and-forward systems in Austin, Texas. In 2009, as a key player in the NoSQL movement, Chris contributed to Apache CouchDB, where he developed one of the first JavaScript Serverless APIs. This work established the foundation for Fireproof's cloudless computing approach, stemming from Chris's expertise in peer-to-peer data synchronization and serverless computing.

With a notable record of startup achievements, Chris has extensive experience in various roles. He has founded companies, led engineering teams, and worked with clients to deliver inventive solutions. As Couchbase's ($BASE) co-founder, Chris designed Couchbase Mobile, a differentiator that secured valuable business cases such as United Airlines in-flight service and crew scheduling. Building technology that became mission-critical for front-line business processes like payments at Walmart and Apple, he gained an appreciation for the commercial relationships that buyers seek. Equipped with serverless integration knowledge from his time at FaunaDB, a multi-cloud transactional database, and client service skills developed at McKinsey & Company, Chris is well-prepared to navigate the complexities of both technology development and market strategy for Fireproof.

Chris seizes opportunities at the right moment, and thrives on building successful ventures from scratch. With a core philosophy centered on shifting the power dynamics of the web and returning control to users, he co-founded Couchbase and revolutionized the mobile database industry. Now, as the founder of Fireproof, Chris employs his extensive expertise to develop cutting-edge real-time database technology with the potential for deep impact on the industry. Drawing from a wealth of experience across multiple successful projects, Chris' proven track record and adaptability in the face of evolving technology trends distinguishes Fireproof among databases.

Advisors

Mikeal Rogers

Mikeal Rogers is a seasoned developer, community builder, and open-source developer with a deep understanding of web technology. With his expertise in JavaScript, databases, and web technology, Mikeal brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Fireproof. He is the creator of NodeConf, a leading conference for Node.js developers, and the author of many widely used JavaScript libraries. His recent research includes hash-consistent b-trees and IPLD transaction formats.

Nuno Job

Nuno Job is a savvy entrepreneur and CEO with extensive experience in the technology industry. As the CEO of Decipad, Nuno leads a team that is revolutionizing the way people work with data through a low-code notebook that makes data modeling and reporting easy. Prior to Decipad, Nuno was the CEO of YLD, a top-tier technology consultancy, where he helped build the world's largest Node.js cloud and contributed extensively to the success of Node.js as an enterprise-ready technology. With his formative years spent in the U.S. at IBM Research and MarkLogic, Nuno is a proud Sequoia alumni and a big advocate and enabler of open-source software. As an advisor, Nuno brings a wealth of experience and expertise in technology entrepreneurship, software engineering, and leadership, and is dedicated to helping startups build and scale their businesses through data-driven decision-making and innovative technology solutions.

Builders

Without these people we wouldn't be anywhere near where we are.

Alan Shaw

Alan Shaw is a London-based web developer with expertise in Node.js and Meteor. He is the founder of Tableflip, a web development co-op that specializes in building websites and providing technical advice to startups and businesses. With his team, Alan has worked on a range of projects, from creating custom APIs and finely tailored user interfaces, to automating multi-server infrastructures for megacorps, shops, and startups. He is also a regular speaker at tech events and meetups, and is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the web development community.

Travis Vachon

Travis Vachon is an experienced software engineer with a passion for open-source development. He is currently involved in various projects related to decentralized technologies, including Fireproof immutable real-time databas. Travis is also a contributor to several other open-source projects, such as Slate, Solid React Components, and clj-turtle. He has expertise in programming languages such as Java, Go, TypeScript, and Clojure and is continuously exploring new technologies to create innovative solutions.

Meghan Sinnott

Meghan is an accomplished community organizer, producer, and marketer. As the Director of Portland Made, Meghan supported local makers by organizing markets, meetups, and retail opportunities. Meghan produces live storytelling events for The Moth podcast. As the Global Brand Manager at Nutcase, Meghan elevated the brand to global prominence. She coordinates the 10,000 person World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, including securing sponsorships, recruiting volunteers, and collaborating with city agencies. Additionally, Meghan sits on the board of Umbrella, a non-profit organization providing fiscal sponsorship to transportation, art, and activist projects in Portland.