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Joel Albert

Chief Technology Officer at MCD Partners

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Overview

Joel Albert serves as Chief Technology Officer at MCD Partners [1][3], a position held since August 2021 [3]. Albert is a technology principal with focus on AI and Agentic Systems [2], with specialties including large language models, JavaScript, Node/Express, React, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud [2]. Albert's career spans roles in artificial intelligence, software development, system architecture, product leadership, and stakeholder service across consulting, agency, startup, and corporate environments [2]. Prior to the CTO role, Albert held positions as Director of Technology from March 2017 to August 2021 [4] and Technical Lead from November 2014 to March 2017 [5] at MCD Partners. Albert also founded 2old2play.com, serving as founder from May 2005 to January 2020 [6]. Albert holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations from DePaul University [11].

Profile introduction
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Technology principal with a strong focus on AI and Agentic Systems. Ability to guide teams from inception to launch. A leader with a career spanning Artificial Intelligence, software development, system architect, product lead, and stake holder service. Extensive experience in almost every industry including consulting, agency, start up, corporate, B2C and B2B. Specialties: *AI & Agentic Systems *LLM *Javascript *Node/Express *React *Remix/Next.js *Vercel/Netlify *Contentful *AEM *PHP/Laravel *AWS *Google Cloud *Custom APIs & Integrations *Martech with focus on CDP and CRM

Career history

  1. Chief Technology OfficerAug 2021 to presentMCD Partners
  2. Director Of TechnologyMar 2017 to Aug 2021MCD Partners
  3. Technical LeadNov 2014 to Mar 2017MCD Partners
  4. FounderMay 2005 to Jan 20202old2play.com
  5. Technical ArchitectJan 2014 to Dec 2014The Cube - Share Events
  6. Senior DeveloperDec 2012 to Mar 2014Chicago Sun-Times
  7. Lead DeveloperApr 2011 to Nov 2012Andrew Lehman Design
  8. PresidentJan 2003 to Jan 2006LYTIS INTERACTIVE, LLC

Education

  1. Bachelor Degree, Public Relations1998 - 2002DePaul University
  2. Stevenson High School1994 - 1997

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