Robert Howell — Co-Founder
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
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused engineering leader with extensive experience in cloud and web development.
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Experience: 22 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Cloud Development
- Team Leadership
- Software Development
- Agile Methodologies
- Web Development
- Project Management
Career 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.
Work Experience
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Education
Certificate of Completion at Full Sail Recording Workshop