Ron Dinwiddie

Ashburn, VA acb4e2@r.postjobfree.com (703) 727 - 6112

Senior-level technology executive, with more than 15 years of information technology experience within

diverse industry sectors. Effectively built and managed, large cross-functional teams of 50+ employees and

outsourced contractors for product development, IT, and professional services. Technical expertise includes

enterprise level applications in, agile development, system integration, network security solutions,

hardware/software acquisition, and business continuity. Vast project management background; adept at

conducting contract negotiations and ensuring compliance with service level agreement terms. Excellent

interpersonal skills able to develop strong client relationships and build consensus across organizational

levels. Proven track record of successfully managing multi-million dollar budgets; guiding cross-functional

teams in executing leading-edge product and technology solutions. Providing an entrepreneurial

spirit/mindset and flexibility toward dynamic change.

Areas of Strength

Strategic & Transition Planning Research & Development Software Development

Product Roadmaps QA e-Commerce SAAS Data Center Management Technology Reviews

Cloud Service Model Disaster Recovery Resource Allocation Vendor Management

Master of Business Administration - University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Arizona State University

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

J. Spargo & Associates 2009 – 2013

Oversaw product development and network infrastructure, managing an internal technology team of

developers, product managers, quality assurance, database engineers, technicians and contractors.

Managed large projects that improved services and operations, and increased company revenue.

Established technical vision and led all aspects of technology development by d efining priorities and

developing strategies to manage and scale system administration. Communicated with stakeholders

and management to ensure that infrastructure-related priorities are tied to corporate objectives.

Led the strategy for building technology platforms and vendor relations. Managed technology teams,

oversaw research and development, and administered the quality assurance processes for software

testing, information system security and system maintenance.

Served as a part of the senior management team; establishing governance processes for direction to

ensure that all objectives are achieved, risks are managed appropriately, and resources are used

responsibly in areas of software development and computer and telecommunication performance.

Directed the development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery (DR) and business

continuity plan, as well as information security plans that protect the confidentiality, integrity and the

availability of the company’s data and servers.

Oversaw strategic planning and multi-million dollar operating budgets, managing expense reduction

and ensuring that technical projects are delivered on time and within budget. Developed, monitored,

and controlled capital budgets for technology purchases and staffing.

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Ensured that technology standards and best practices are maintained and established metrics and

roadmaps to evaluate performance against objectives. Implemented various tools and technology to

support operational product development activities – ticketing system and knowledge warehouse.

Directed full PV2 migration of existing network infrastructure from physical client/server environment to

a virtualized platform by integrating VMWare and supporting hardware. Implemented co-location

facilities at a Tier III Data Center to support corporate infrastructure and hosted services.

VICE PRESIDENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Event Innovation, Inc., 2007 – 2009

Led unified product development processes by managing both internal and external resources from

consumer insights through launch and post-launch product improvements. Guided research aimed at

improving current products and generating ideas for new products and services.

Oversaw product development and product strategy for delivering services across multiple regions

while maintaining consistency in scale, support and performance. Spearheaded product roadmaps

and initial creation of the first products from the company. Established long-range growth objectives.

Evaluated and identified web application frameworks for delivering the company’s services. Built the

InForum (web-based enterprise solution) that led to a sales pipeline in excess of $2.5M in the live

entertainment market including over 300 venues, stadiums, arenas and theaters.

Ensured high availability of host computers and network resources. Designed processes to maintain

security and protect against viruses, hackers, acts of God and user errors. Developed procedures to

support business recovery, including data backup, data retention and restoration planning.

Managed an annual budget in excess of $3M and secured resources necessary to meet objectives.

Led a team of over 50 people in designing, building and implementing the enterprise level software as

a service (SaaS) that scaled to support thousands of clients and millions of unique users.

VP / SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Blackboard, Inc., 2002 – 2007

Led product and business development activities for the company’s eCommerce division. Managed a

product development team that included application software, web-based software, eCommerce

platform, and hardware engineering and implementation.

Aligned product development strategy with business goals, desired customer experience, customer

insight and market opportunity to ensure industry leadership. Collaborated with senior management

team to determine requirements and direction on development and delivery system enhancements.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, established business relationships and identified industry

partners to meet business objectives for bringing products to market. Developed business case and

managed the product development transition from research to manufacturing.

Guided the design and development of enhancements for point of sale and eCommerce capabilities

within the Blackboard Transaction System. Advocated development of next generation Transaction

System to integrate UNIX and Windows based products into a unified platform.

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Developed and sustained an enterprise level transaction system that was implemented in more than

400 campuses and universities. Directed the establishment of SCORM and IMS Common Cartridge

standards within eLearning products for both corporate and government markets.

Delivered presentations at trade shows, industry conferences and special regional meetings on the

current demands and product opportunities for stored value, eCommerce, and user interactions with

students, parents, and campus/university administration.

Produced company product/curriculum to reach organizational objectives. Defined and documented

processes that improve efficiency, quality standards and profit margins, while optimizing the time to

market. Collaborated with sales teams to develop products that support strategic relationships.

Full employment history available upon request

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