Robert Howell

Co-Founder

Austin, Texas, United States22 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 25 years of experience in software development management.
  • Led modernization efforts resulting in significant operational improvements.
  • Expert in Agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused engineering leader with extensive experience in cloud and web development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud DevelopmentTeam LeadershipSoftware DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesWeb DevelopmentProject Management

Other Skills

C#.NETSQLJavaScriptCI/CDAzure.NET CoreTypeScriptDockerASP.NETSQL ServerAgile/ScrumSharePointVB.NETAudio Engineering

About

Software development manager with twenty‑five years leading engineering teams and delivering stable cloud, web, and desktop systems. I set direction, create clarity, and keep teams aligned on predictable delivery. Background includes C#, .NET/.NET Core, ASP.NET, JavaScript, SQL Server, Azure, CI/CD, and Agile/Scrum/Kanban workflows in Jira. I guide modernization, cross‑functional coordination, and major releases in both startup and enterprise environments. I stay close to the work to support engineers, remove obstacles, and maintain steady operational momentum. Core Leadership Strengths • Team leadership, coaching, and performance development • Technical direction, design reviews, and architectural alignment • Delivery management, roadmap execution, and release coordination • Cross‑functional collaboration and team management across engineering, product, QA, DevOps, operations, and enterprise groups • Modernization planning, migration support, and system reliability • On‑call leadership, incident response, and operational stability • Process refinement, CI/CD, Agile/Scrum/Kanban practices, and predictable delivery • Documentation, standards, and engineering discipline • Hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and stakeholder communication • Ability to move between architecture, hands‑on development, operations, support, and release management to keep work unblocked and teams aligned

Experience

22 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Wheels up

Co-Founding Engineer

Oct 2014Dec 2025 · 11 yrs 2 mos · Austin, Texas · Remote

  • Co‑founding engineer who helped build core FMS capabilities across C#, .NET, SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, CI/CD, and Azure. Supported flight operations, dispatch, scheduling, quoting, and crew records with stable, reliable services, leading to adoption from 2 to 20+ fleet operators.
  • Wore all the hats during the startup and pre‑acquisition phases, serving as the primary bug‑fixer and troubleshooter while covering architecture, development, dev‑ops, releases, support, mentoring, and operational leadership to keep the platform stable with 99% uptime.
  • Provided steady leadership through mentoring, code reviews, and structured Agile/Scrum decision‑making in Jira, shaping team practices that improved planning discipline, reduced drift, and increased delivery consistency by 80%.
  • Coordinated cross‑functional work with enterprise teams during post‑acquisition integrations. Reduced manual reconciliation between systems by 40%.
  • Guided modernization efforts using .NET Core, TypeScript, React, and Docker. Reduced regression issues by 40% while balancing new development with reliability and operational continuity.
  • Improved release performance by tuning Azure DevOps pipelines and coordinated with QA and leadership.
  • Led on‑call rotations, eliminated noisy alerts, maintained stability during high‑pressure incidents and organizational change, and improved monitoring effectiveness by 75%.
C#.NETSQLJavaScriptCI/CDAzure+2

Visa

Lead Developer

Feb 2013Aug 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos · Austin, Texas · Hybrid

  • Led development of a C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, jQuery, and SQL Server metrics platform and guided its zero-downtime migration into Visa’s internal stack, increasing platform usefulness by 75%.
  • Set direction for design and implementation using Agile/Scrum practices, reducing rework by 25% through structured reviews and clear patterns.
  • Built SharePoint‑based solutions that surfaced provisioning metrics and reduced manual status checks by more than 50%.
  • Improved performance through SQL Server tuning and front‑end optimization. Cut page load times by 30%.
  • Delivered iterative releases on aggressive schedules and shortened cycles from weeks to days.
C#ASP.NETJavaScriptSQL ServerAgile/ScrumSoftware Development+1

University of texas athletics

Application Developer

Oct 2009Feb 2013 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Austin, Texas · Hybrid

  • Led functional teams through multi‑department initiatives using Agile/Kanban practices and set architectural direction for internal systems.
  • Consolidated departmental intranets into a single stable SharePoint farm integrated with Active Directory. Improved collaboration and reduced manual coordination by 50%.
  • Built centralized SQL Server databases and custom VB.NET, C#, JavaScript, jQuery, ASP.NET, SQL Server, and IIS applications that eliminated duplicate entry and reduced data-related support issues by 30%.
  • Guided teams through inventory‑management rollout and improved delivery predictability by 50%.
C#JavaScriptSQL ServerSharePointSoftware DevelopmentAgile Methodologies

Erwin special events center

Application Developer

Oct 2007Oct 2009 · 2 yrs · Austin, Texas, United States · Hybrid

  • Coordinated across management, IT, and production using Agile/Kanban practices to keep systems aligned with event needs, reducing coordination delays by 30%.
  • Designed, built, and maintained an usher scheduling system for 1,000+ staff using VB.NET, JavaScript, jQuery, ASP.NET, SQL Server, and IIS. Reduced administrative workload by 80%.
  • Tuned systems to handle thousands of concurrent sign‑ups with 100% uptime during peak events.
  • Delivered SharePoint extensions that exposed departmental data and reduced routine data‑pull requests by 30%.
VB.NETJavaScriptSQL ServerASP.NETSoftware DevelopmentAgile Methodologies

Site street

Lead Web Developer

May 2006Oct 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos · Austin, Texas · Remote

  • Managed contract developers and kept work aligned with client goals using Agile/Kanban practices, reducing cross‑team blockers by 30%.
  • Built and maintained more than 100 client sites using ASP Classic, ASP.NET, VB.NET, SQL Server, and IIS, sustaining 99.9% uptime.
  • Modernized an e‑commerce platform and a financial management platform that improved stability by 60%.
  • Delivered custom SharePoint components that improved internal workflows and reduced blockers by 80%.
ASP.NETVB.NETSQL ServerJavaScriptWeb DevelopmentProject Management

Erwin center special events center it services

A1/Support Engineer

Mar 2004May 2006 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Austin, Texas · On-site

  • Led audio operations for NCAA basketball, arena football, concerts, and theatrical productions.
  • Oversaw system readiness and coordinated with facilities, multimedia teams, and vendors on upgrades and maintenance.
  • Directed event‑day execution and resolved issues in real time while maintaining performance standards.
  • Supported large‑scale events with a calm, structured presence and clear communication.
  • Supported both IT and audio/visual operations by developing a .NET mobile application for 50+ handheld scanners that streamlined ticket collection and employee check‑in, while assisting with deployment and administration of 10 servers to sustain reliable operations.
  • Supported large computer‑controlled sound systems, writing custom COBRANET routing applications that cut setup time by 30% and reduced routing errors to near zero.
Audio EngineeringSoftware Development

The university of texas at austin

A/V Engineer

Mar 2002Sep 2003 · 1 yr 6 mos · Austin, Texas · On-site

  • Served as A/V technician for high‑profile campus events, including Office of the President engagements.
  • Coordinated event logistics, equipment deployment, and on‑site execution across multiple departments.
  • Supported installation, upgrades, and maintenance of campus A/V and multimedia systems.
  • Worked closely with campus leadership and facilities teams to deliver consistent, guest‑ready events.
Audio EngineeringEnterprise Software

Ibt technologies

Web Developer

Aug 2000Oct 2001 · 1 yr 2 mos · Austin, Texas · On-site

  • Supported product teams and improved internal tools through collaboration with QA and customer support.
  • Contributed to LMS and Enterprise Manager development using ASP Classic, JavaScript, jQuery, and SQL Server.
ASPJavaScriptSQL

Briefcase of talent

Owner

May 1983Aug 2000 · 17 yrs 3 mos

  • Directed touring teams and managed staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and daily execution across international venues.
  • Coordinated logistics with venues, vendors, and cross‑functional partners to maintain consistent performance quality.
  • Built operational plans, run‑of‑show documents, and training processes that kept teams aligned and guest‑ready.
  • Managed payroll and budgets exceeding $500K with 100% accurate reconciliation and compliance.
  • Led onboarding and coaching for touring staff and set clear expectations for performance and safety.
  • Developed tour‑management software (BriefAdvance and BriefSettle) to support advancing, logistics, personnel, and settlements.
VBScriptSQLJavaScript

Education

Full Sail Recording Workshop

Certificate of Completion — Audio Engineering/Production

Aug 1982Aug 1983

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