Frank Ayars

Frank Ayars is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in leading software development and architecture across various companies. Currently a Sr. Staff Engineer at Veritone since February 2023, Frank previously served as Lead Software Development Engineer at Storyland Studios, where leadership was provided in the development of a multiplayer game utilizing AWS technologies. Prior roles include Lead Software Development Engineer at Brandify, where a major location and reputation management platform was architected, and similar positions at Smilefish and Ayars Animation Inc., focusing on cloud-based platforms and interactive applications, respectively. Frank's career began at FileNet and IBM, contributing to significant projects including automated testing frameworks and service-based features, further demonstrating expertise in high-performance and secure software solutions. Frank holds a BS in Biology from the University of California, Riverside.