Sam Ferrise

Chief Technology Officer at Trinetix

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

About Sam Ferrise

Sam Ferrise is Chief Technology Officer at Trinetix. Location: Brentwood, Tennessee, United States.

I build AI-native, cloud-powered systems that make business complexity disappear. As CTO, my focus is on driving real change through engineering that’s led by design and fueled by data and not just maintaining the status quo. I lead teams of engineers, designers, and strategists who refuse to ship anything ordinary. Our goal is to craft secure, intelligent ecosystems that learn, adapt, and scale across mobile and enterprise environments. For over 20 years, I’ve led global teams through the deep end of digital transformation, including cloud-native modernization, AI automation to mobile-first experiences, and real-time data platforms. My toolkit lives at the intersection of engineering discipline, human-centered design, and ruthless pragmatism. I’m obsessed with building composable, data-first architectures and AI-augmented engineering cultures that think like product teams, not IT departments. Outside of work, you’ll find me smoking meat for friends and family, boating on the lake in Nashville, and spending time with my wife and two kids - the most meaningful design project of all, built to last with love and intention. If you’re building something that redefines how humans and intelligent systems work together - let’s talk.

Skills

  • SQL
  • C#
  • Business Analysis

Additional experience

  • Co-Founder

    Emergest

    Started September 2022

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Northern Iowa