Rob Rot

Head of Engineering, LandTrust Inc.

Defined the technological vision and strategy, aligning engineering with business priorities using the Shape Up methodology. Oversaw roadmap planning, resource allocation, and budget management, ensuring high coding standards and cohesive architecture. Drove scalability and reliability through architectural evolution and proactive monitoring.

• Increased project success rate from 50% to 90% via structured project management and clear stakeholder communication.
• Launched a priority subscription service, boosting recurring revenue and customer retention.
• Enhanced system reliability with 24/7 on-call rotation and Ops dashboards, reducing response times.

Software Development Manager, AWS WorkSpaces

Led an 8-member team developing scalable streaming applications across multiple platforms. Prioritized issue resolution, optimized CI/CD pipelines, and aligned projects with product management. Mentored team members and managed hiring to strengthen the team.

• Increased release frequency to monthly by automating deployments and streamlining CI/CD.
• Reduced support tickets by 50% through Kanban implementation.
• Completed accessibility improvements six months early across all platforms.

Director, Enterprise Platform, RewardStyle

Built and led a team of 7 engineers to enhance DevOps capabilities. Led migration to Auth0, improving identity management. Established processes to prioritize support requests and manage workloads.