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Russell B.
South Burlington, VT
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CTO, CIO, VP of Engineering, VP of IT, Director, TPM, PMP, CSM

Dear Hiring Manager: I am writing to you because my extensive experience in global technology governance, together with my special expertise in the management of software engineering and development operations, qualifies me uniquely for this position. I have a history of improving efficiency, enabling new capabilities, and facilitating revenue growth by directing the design, development, testing, and implementation of enterprise-level solutions. Now I would like to bring my expertise to work for you. The value I offer is best represented by my accomplishments as a Chief Technology Officer, Vice President of Engineering, Director of Engineering, and Senior Engineering Manager. These include: Increasing average recurring revenue (ARR) for several companies while simultaneously reducing defect escape ratio, decreasing sprint cycle times, and improving quality. Reducing system downtime for a key product platform by shifting to a cloud-native AWS architecture. Dramatically reducing deployment and testing times by automating processes. Minimizing liability and risk, and lowering associated insurance costs, by introducing security and quality management system solutions. Enhancing productivity and quality by implementing Agile and Lean processes. Saving millions of dollars by shifting responsibilities to near-shore and offshore resources. Serving as the Chief Privacy Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for multiple companies. Some of the skills I would bring to this role are: Building and leading multi-site, multi-functional teams. Managing multimillion-dollar budgets. Ensuring compliance with HIPAA, ISO, 21 CFR, SOC2, and Fedramp requirements Designing and executing short-term and long-term technology roadmaps and plans. Managing in startup, funded, IPO, and rapid growth environments. Overseeing project, program, and SDLC management. I hold my Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) designations. The accompanying resume provides further details and demonstrates what I have to offer. I believe it would be mutually beneficial for us to discuss this opportunity and I look forward to hearing from you to arrange a personal conversation. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely yours, Russell Burt
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Skills

  • Cross Functional Team Leadership
  • Project Management Professional
  • Engineering Management
  • Waterfall
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Technical Illustration

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