Steven Skrzyniarz — Chief Technology Officer at EMPIRE

About Steven Skrzyniarz

Steven Skrzyniarz is Chief Technology Officer at EMPIRE. Location: Burlingame, California, United States.

Technologist, executive, and serial entrepreneur with 30 years of experience designing complex software and data systems, building and leading great teams, and delivering consumer and B2B products on time and on budget across the software development, media, and marketing services industries.

Skills

Software Development
Visual Studio

Additional experience

Chief Technology Officer
Sustainable Brands
June 2019 – May 2025

Education

Computer Science, University of Washington
Computer Science, Columbia University

Current role

Title: Chief Technology Officer
Company: EMPIRE
Location: Burlingame, California, United States
Started: June 2025

About EMPIRE

Founded in 2010 by Bay Area native Ghazi, EMPIRE is currently leading through its innovative and progressive approach to the digital music era across its label, distribution and publishing arms. With its focus on early stage artist development, the San Francisco based company has been instrumental in identifying future icons and launching the careers of both multi-platinum and award winning artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Fireboy DML, Shaboozey, Asake, XXXTentacion, and Anderson .Paak. More than a decade in, EMPIRE continues to grow as the largest privately held record company in the U.S. In recent years, EMPIRE has expanded its global footprint with teams and offices in Africa, Europe, Asia and South America amplifying culture worldwide. Through crafting bespoke deals that are always in favor of the artist, EMPIRE is able to form a true partnership with each artist and label on its roster. Coupled with their unique software for analytics, recoupment, and royalties, which is available to every partner, the company offers a level of transparency unprecedented in the music industry.

Industry: Musicians
Company size: 201-500
Website: empi.re