Robert Dempsey

Current

• CEO and Founder at Atlantic Dominion Solutions

Past

• Project Manager at ASysTech, Inc.
• Network Administrator at Canin Associates

Education

• Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business
• Rollins College
• Valencia Community College

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Industry

Computer Software

Robert Dempsey’s Summary

A highly self-motivated technology professional with more than 10 years experience in IT, software development, and product management. Experience working with cross functional geographically distributed teams including engineering, sales, and product support, defining requirements and developing product roadmaps. A passionate learner, an avid participant, and a frequent speaker in the local tech community, and organizer of numerous events and conferences.

Robert Dempsey’s Specialties:

Product strategy, requirements development, functional specifications, SaaS, Agile development, Scrum, Ruby on Rails

Robert Dempsey’s Experience

• CEO and Founder

  Atlantic Dominion Solutions

  (Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

  2007 — Present (2 years )

  CEO and Founder
  
  Responsible for product management, project management, development and execution of marketing strategy.
  
  * Successfully developed and launched a product portfolio of 3 SaaS-based applications.
  * Performed market research to develop and formulate a successful social media strategy.
  * Developed and maintained online support communities for each portfolio application.
  * Managed a core team of Ruby on Rails developers and graphic designers, and a geographically distributed outsourced team.
  * Implemented Agile practices including Scrum, Test Driven Development, and Continuous Integration
  * Implemented Lean software development practices to reduce operating costs and improve team performance.
  * Increased community involvement by organizing meetups, sponsoring local tech events including BarCampOrlando, and a two-day developer conference 2 years in a row.
  * Published weekly articles about Agile topics on website and blog, and developed Agile training videos.
  * Held the Agile Meetup for 1 year, a well-attended monthly where the group is presented on a specific Agile topic and then holds a facilitated discussion.
  
  Client Work
  
  * Worked with more than 25 clients to develop requirements and functional specifications
  * Successfully launched more than 25 internal and web-based applications for clients in industries including automotive, publishing, insurance, non-profit, social networking, and more.
  * Developed product roadmaps with more than 25 customers.
  * Identified key metrics, reports, and performed analysis to measure the effectiveness and success of all client projects.

• Project Manager

  ASysTech, Inc.

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  2006 — 2007 (1 year )

  ASysTech has been servicing Central Florida since 1992, and provides clients with a wide range of technology-based solutions including managed services, network design and administration, and computer hardware and software.
  
  Project Manager
  
  Managed a team of six systems engineers, and worked with customers to develop, implement, and support custom technology solutions.
  
  * Planned and implemented the "MBA" program, a managed services offering using Kaseya
  * Managed a team of systems integrators and consultants
  * Helped asses client hardware and software needs for Microsoft Windows networks, including the Internet connections to the workstations and everything in-between
  * Planned and executed large-scale integration projects for clients with single and multiple locations
  * Planned and executed infrastructure upgrade projects
  * Implemented LeftHand Networks SAN storage into existing client infrastructure
  * Implemented server virtualization for clients using VMware and Microsoft Virtual Server
  * Implemented Neverfail as a solution for continuous availability, disaster recovery, and data protection
  * Integrated SpectraLogic backup solutions into existing client infrastructure
  * Maintained vendor relationships
  * Obtained Neverfail certification in addition to my existing LeftHand certification

• Network Administrator

  Canin Associates

  (Architecture & Planning industry)

  2005 — 2006 (1 year )

  Canin Associates is a 65-person, 26-year old interdisciplinary firm of idea-based professionals committed to creating sustainable resort and mixed-use communities that enrich the quality of life and are wonderful places to live, work or visit.
  
  Network Administrator
  
  Responsible for management of the IT department, server and client maintenance, and all end-user support.
  
  * Implemented a LeftHand SAN solution halting all downtime due to storage limitations, saving the company thousands of dollars per hour
  * Planned and implemented the network design
  * Created the IT Department budget
  * Provided end-user support
  * Maintained the server infrastructure
  * Sourced and procured all computer and network hardware and software
  * Worked with third-party vendors

Robert Dempsey’s Education

• Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business

  MBA , 2008 — 2009

• Rollins College

  B.S. , Computer Science , 2005 — 2007

• Valencia Community College

  AA , General Studies , 2002 — 2005

  Degree obtained while working full-time and maintained above a 3.5 GPA.

  Activities and Societies:

  Phi Theta Kappa

Additional Information

Robert Dempsey’s Interests:

Agile development, agile coaching, scrum, lean, ruby on rails, web development

Robert Dempsey’s Groups:

Phi Theta Kappa, Orlando Ruby Users Group, Florida Creatives, Ruby Inside, Rails For All, DZone

•    Rollins College Alumni
•    Agile Alliance
•    Scrum Alliance, Inc.
•    Scrum Practitioners
•    BarCampOrlando
•    New Media Innovators
•    doterati
•    Certified ScrumMasters
•    Rails Rumble Alumni
•    Entrepreneur 2.0 (maxiwill.com)
•    Web Entrepreneurs Group

Robert Dempsey’s Honors:

Pubished on Amazon.com: http://developer.amazonwebservices.com/connect/entry.jspa?categoryID=112&externalID=846
Consistently on the Deans list at Rollins College

Robert Dempsey’s Contact Settings

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