Rob Grady

Rob Grady

Director of Technology at NextScreen

Austin, Texas Area

Current
  • Director of Technology at NextScreen
Past
  • Product Director at nFusion
  • Product Manager at Builder Homesite
  • Partner at Texas Toast Technologies
  • Engagement Manager at SicolaMartin
  • Business Consultant at Scient
  • Project Manager at iXL
Education
  • The University of Memphis
  • The University of Memphis
  • University of Kentucky
Connections
343 connections
Industry
Internet
Websites

Rob Grady’s Summary

Seasoned professional with diverse experience in product management, user centered design, technical project/program management, technical leadership and developing creative and value-driven solutions. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, architect, and build value-driven solutions. Proven effectiveness in leading, managing, coaching, goal setting and team building among colleagues. Particularly skilled at combining innovative and strategic thinking with action at a detailed level. Excellent communication skills across organizational levels including written, verbal and interpersonal.

Rob Grady’s Specialties:

Web Strategy, Web Product Management, Software Product Management, Information Architecture, User-Centered Design, Project Management, Business Analysis, Technology Strategy, Team Leadership


Rob Grady’s Experience

  • Director of Technology

    NextScreen

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)

    February 2008Present (4 months)

  • Product Director

    nFusion

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

    January 2006January 2008 (2 years 1 month)

    Responsible for technical product strategy, project management, execution and operational product management for multiple technology initiatives across multiple clients.

  • Product Manager

    Builder Homesite

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

    April 2004January 2006 (1 year 10 months)

    Responsible for the overall product management, support and strategy for www.newhomesource.com, www.casasnuevasaqui.com as well as newspaper private label sites.

  • Partner

    Texas Toast Technologies

    (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

    February 2002May 2004 (2 years 4 months)

  • Engagement Manager

    SicolaMartin

    (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

    May 2001February 2002 (10 months)

  • Business Consultant

    Scient

    (Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Internet industry)

    December 1999February 2001 (1 year 3 months)

  • Project Manager

    iXL

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; iixl; Internet industry)

    October 1997December 1999 (2 years 3 months)


Rob Grady’s Education

  • The University of Memphis

    MBA, Business and Technology, 19951997

    Fogelman College of Business and Economics

    Research in Telecommuting
    Supply Chain Management

  • The University of Memphis

    B.A., Political Science / International Relations, 19901994

  • University of Kentucky

    History, International Relations 19891990


Additional Information

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Rob Grady’s Interests:

Product Management, User Experience Design, Photography, Technology

Rob Grady’s Groups:

Product Marketing Association

  •    UsabilityPro member
  • Pragmatic Marketing Alumni member
  •    Interaction Design Association member
  •    Boxes and Arrows member
  •    AgileAustin member
  •    iXL Alumni member
  •    Scient Alumni (Onfired) Network member

Rob Grady’s Contact Settings

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  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
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