Hi! I'm Bob.
I love what I do! Software engineering, team management & business operations.
I utilize my experience with software engineering, distributed team management, and business operations (both domestic and international) to create solutions to challenging problems while helping my team members grow and succeed. I enjoy learning by pushing myself outside of my comfort zone.
​My wife DeeAnn and I are proud parents of four children, two grown Purdue University graduates and two in elementary school. I have a passion for helping children, and spend time volunteering in social services.
​Sr DevOp Engineer at Proofpoint
Bob has a strong work ethic, an incredible ability to design a system with forethought and an eye towards maintainability and ease of configuration. Bob's attitude makes it a pleasure to be around him, and the work easier to do.
​Big Data Architect at MI-C3 at International Ltd.
I found Bob dedicated and enthusiastic about his work. He is committed for quality work and has outstanding knowledge of his field. He is a nice and humble person and a good fellow to have in the group.
​Software Engineer at AMI Entertainment Network, LLC
I worked with Bob during my time as an intern at Mentor Graphics. He is a very capable engineer, and was a good teacher of software engineering in my first real-world professional job.
I solve problems. I am a full stack engineering manager and software architect. ​Skills include analytical thinking, and creative problem solving. Experience allows me to draw on many technologies while also incorporating ideas from diverse cross functional inputs.
Experience
2019 - Present
VP, Technology
Envera Systems Inc.
Created the company engineering team and agile process. Led software, hardware, and IT team members in support of the 24/7/365 production environment and balanced this support with new product and new feature initiatives. Created vision for new technologies. Strategically moved the product to a flexible, IoT, services-based, high-availability model while taking advantage of the established back-end business logic and while maintaining stability. Did this while maintaining near-0 downtime of a 24x7x365 call center operation.
2014 - 2019
VP Operations and Principal Software Engineer
One Fact, Inc.
Oversee software engineering services for a global client base. Manage planning and presentation relating to the product and business roadmaps. Spearhead feature design and implementation while operating as principal software engineer. Deliver consultancy, training, and support for xtUML modeling. Administer development of relevant material to target a diverse variety of audience, covering topics from low-level engineering to sales. Direct contract management as well as negotiations with international and domestic clients.
2005 - 2014
Project Manager & Senior Software Engineer
Mentor - A Siemens Business
Headed software engineering activities, focusing on Model Driven Development. xtUML methodology and the BridgePoint tool. Managed embedded object-oriented DBMS replacement with a superior DBMS created in C++. Strengthened relations with key clients spread across the world.
2001 - 2005
Software Engineering Manager and Lead Architect
Mailcode - A Pitney Bowes Company
Ensured seamless flow of operations by establishing a JaveSpace-based framework in C++ used to control mail sorting machines. Headed redesigning of two key organizational software systems, controlling the flagship product. Led staff training programs to implement superior solutions for custom applications built on top of the CPP Space technology.
Career Notes
Senior Research and Development Analyst, Micro Database Systems
Owner / Operator, Assorted Data Services
Computer Programmer / Analyst, Kinsey Institute
Technical Proficiencies
Java, SQL, C++, Business Intelligence, SED/grep/AWK, xtUML, Eclipse, Amazon Web Services, Database Technology, Python, Perl, LUA, ANTLR, Network Protocols, RCS systems, Issue Tracking systems, CRM systems
Education & Training
Associates in General Studies
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
​Sr. Consultant (Software Engineering)
"Bob was my senior for almost 1 year at Pitney Bowes/MailCode in Lafayette. Bob is meticulous in his work, his C++ is pure art work. He is very skilled in sockets programming, multi-threading and flow diagrams. He is always ready to work on a difficult bug fix or that nagging technical issue well after midnight if he has to. His presence in the team is great motivation to everyone."
“Bob was a good manager and developer. He was able to keep the business issues in perspective and balance the engineering needs with the business needs at the same time. Bob avoided getting caught up in the emotion of the moment and took time to think through a problem before acting.”
"Bob is both very technical and a good project manager. He can either go in and write the required code to make an application work, or he can instruct others on how to implement a design and manage their progress on the project."