Russ Pearlman
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Jeff Abernathy
I have worked with Russ at Deloitte Consulting, Tactica Technology Group as well as Hitachi Consulting. Russ is that rare individual that has extremely deep technology skills, proven business skills, and executive level leadership skills. He also has uncompromisable ethics and is great to work with. Russ has been successful in every environment in which he has worked.
Bret Settle
I’ve worked with Russ on a number of different engagements. Russ has the unique ability to combine very strong technical acumen with great business sense and awareness. His ideas are both innovative and practical and his organizational skills allow good ideas to be converted to real solutions. I hope to cross paths with Russ many more times throughout my career.
Jeff Abernathy
I have worked with Russ at Deloitte Consulting, Tactica Technology Group as well as Hitachi Consulting. Russ is that rare individual that has extremely deep technology skills, proven business skills, and executive level leadership skills. He also has uncompromisable ethics and is great to work with. Russ has been successful in every environment in which he has worked.
Bret Settle
I’ve worked with Russ on a number of different engagements. Russ has the unique ability to combine very strong technical acumen with great business sense and awareness. His ideas are both innovative and practical and his organizational skills allow good ideas to be converted to real solutions. I hope to cross paths with Russ many more times throughout my career.
Jeff Abernathy
I have worked with Russ at Deloitte Consulting, Tactica Technology Group as well as Hitachi Consulting. Russ is that rare individual that has extremely deep technology skills, proven business skills, and executive level leadership skills. He also has uncompromisable ethics and is great to work with. Russ has been successful in every environment in which he has worked.
Bret Settle
I’ve worked with Russ on a number of different engagements. Russ has the unique ability to combine very strong technical acumen with great business sense and awareness. His ideas are both innovative and practical and his organizational skills allow good ideas to be converted to real solutions. I hope to cross paths with Russ many more times throughout my career.
Jeff Abernathy
I have worked with Russ at Deloitte Consulting, Tactica Technology Group as well as Hitachi Consulting. Russ is that rare individual that has extremely deep technology skills, proven business skills, and executive level leadership skills. He also has uncompromisable ethics and is great to work with. Russ has been successful in every environment in which he has worked.
Bret Settle
I’ve worked with Russ on a number of different engagements. Russ has the unique ability to combine very strong technical acumen with great business sense and awareness. His ideas are both innovative and practical and his organizational skills allow good ideas to be converted to real solutions. I hope to cross paths with Russ many more times throughout my career.
Experience
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Jesuit Worldwide Learning - Higher Education at the Margins
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Switzerland
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Faculty
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Sep 2022 - Present
Adjunct faculty providing teaching and learning for refugee students as part of STEM education programs for JWL. Courses include data structures and algorithms. Adjunct faculty providing teaching and learning for refugee students as part of STEM education programs for JWL. Courses include data structures and algorithms.
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Creighton University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Vice President of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer
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Apr 2019 - Present
Brought in to modernize the information technology organization consisting of over 125 FTE resources. Efforts included a full assessment of the organization and development a new vision, mission, and strategic plan. Reorganized the division and put in place a broad digital transformation including web portals, data integration/analytics, enterprise CRM (Salesforce), and supporting solutions. Also focused on establishing a planning organization that formalized project prioritization, financial… Show more Brought in to modernize the information technology organization consisting of over 125 FTE resources. Efforts included a full assessment of the organization and development a new vision, mission, and strategic plan. Reorganized the division and put in place a broad digital transformation including web portals, data integration/analytics, enterprise CRM (Salesforce), and supporting solutions. Also focused on establishing a planning organization that formalized project prioritization, financial management, vendor management, and PMO. Show less Brought in to modernize the information technology organization consisting of over 125 FTE resources. Efforts included a full assessment of the organization and development a new vision, mission, and strategic plan. Reorganized the division and put in place a broad digital transformation including web portals, data integration/analytics, enterprise CRM (Salesforce), and supporting solutions. Also focused on establishing a planning organization that formalized project prioritization, financial… Show more Brought in to modernize the information technology organization consisting of over 125 FTE resources. Efforts included a full assessment of the organization and development a new vision, mission, and strategic plan. Reorganized the division and put in place a broad digital transformation including web portals, data integration/analytics, enterprise CRM (Salesforce), and supporting solutions. Also focused on establishing a planning organization that formalized project prioritization, financial management, vendor management, and PMO. Show less
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Hosch & Morris, PLLC
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Of Counsel
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Apr 2019 - Present
Hosch & Morris, PLLC is a Dallas-based boutique law firm dedicated to data protection, privacy, the Internet and technology. We help companies (and other law firms) get the secure technologies and digital presence they need, when and where they need it, by taking a pragmatic, risk-based approach to seeing, reducing and managing the related data privacy and information security risks. Hosch & Morris, PLLC is a Dallas-based boutique law firm dedicated to data protection, privacy, the Internet and technology. We help companies (and other law firms) get the secure technologies and digital presence they need, when and where they need it, by taking a pragmatic, risk-based approach to seeing, reducing and managing the related data privacy and information security risks.
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Headstorm
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Vice President
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2017 - Apr 2019
Executive leader in a professional services firm focused on the development of revenue generating custom solutions. Responsible for business development (200% increase in revenue since joining), operational execution, and coaching/mentoring of staff (including formalization of Headstorm University). Executive leader in a professional services firm focused on the development of revenue generating custom solutions. Responsible for business development (200% increase in revenue since joining), operational execution, and coaching/mentoring of staff (including formalization of Headstorm University).
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Locke Lord LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Associate
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2017 - 2017
Summer associate in the intellectual property litigation practice of Locke Lord focused on trade secret, copyright, patent, and trademark disputes. Summer associate in the intellectual property litigation practice of Locke Lord focused on trade secret, copyright, patent, and trademark disputes.
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Thought Ensemble, a Pariveda company
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Partner
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2012 - 2017
Equity partner in strategic consulting practice that supports C-level executives at client companies in developing their technology strategy, supporting tools, process/delivery model, and organization to lower risk, reduce costs and become more effective. Focus on innovation in technology and process to boost revenue and positively impact the bottom line. Work includes business and legal considerations as well as understanding the impacts of technology-based investments. Equity partner in strategic consulting practice that supports C-level executives at client companies in developing their technology strategy, supporting tools, process/delivery model, and organization to lower risk, reduce costs and become more effective. Focus on innovation in technology and process to boost revenue and positively impact the bottom line. Work includes business and legal considerations as well as understanding the impacts of technology-based investments.
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Merkle
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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SVP, Chief Information & Technology Officer
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2010 - 2012
Senior executive leader of the Enterprise Technology Group responsible for enterprise architecture and product development services. Within a few months of tenure took ownership of the Information Technology Group responsible for managed hosting, service desk, network operations, and end user computer. Overall budget responsibility of over $15 million with departmental staff of 75 full-time and contract employees. Supported merger and acquisition activities and due diligence of technology asset… Show more Senior executive leader of the Enterprise Technology Group responsible for enterprise architecture and product development services. Within a few months of tenure took ownership of the Information Technology Group responsible for managed hosting, service desk, network operations, and end user computer. Overall budget responsibility of over $15 million with departmental staff of 75 full-time and contract employees. Supported merger and acquisition activities and due diligence of technology asset acquisition including review of existing patents. Show less Senior executive leader of the Enterprise Technology Group responsible for enterprise architecture and product development services. Within a few months of tenure took ownership of the Information Technology Group responsible for managed hosting, service desk, network operations, and end user computer. Overall budget responsibility of over $15 million with departmental staff of 75 full-time and contract employees. Supported merger and acquisition activities and due diligence of technology asset… Show more Senior executive leader of the Enterprise Technology Group responsible for enterprise architecture and product development services. Within a few months of tenure took ownership of the Information Technology Group responsible for managed hosting, service desk, network operations, and end user computer. Overall budget responsibility of over $15 million with departmental staff of 75 full-time and contract employees. Supported merger and acquisition activities and due diligence of technology asset acquisition including review of existing patents. Show less
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Capgemini
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France
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal
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2006 - 2010
Executive leader within the Telecom, Media & Entertainment global sector organization, functioning as Engagement Executive, Project Director & Chief Solution Architect in collaboration with high-profile client companies to achieve world-class results. Directed global teams of over 100 through the full project lifecycle, managing over $10 million in annual revenues and engaging directly in sales development and delivery activities. Led internal initiatives to define Career Paths, Standards and… Show more Executive leader within the Telecom, Media & Entertainment global sector organization, functioning as Engagement Executive, Project Director & Chief Solution Architect in collaboration with high-profile client companies to achieve world-class results. Directed global teams of over 100 through the full project lifecycle, managing over $10 million in annual revenues and engaging directly in sales development and delivery activities. Led internal initiatives to define Career Paths, Standards and Procedures, Communications, and Training / Certification. Overall lead for the North American Media & Entertainment Application Development & Integration (AD&I) Architecture team. Show less Executive leader within the Telecom, Media & Entertainment global sector organization, functioning as Engagement Executive, Project Director & Chief Solution Architect in collaboration with high-profile client companies to achieve world-class results. Directed global teams of over 100 through the full project lifecycle, managing over $10 million in annual revenues and engaging directly in sales development and delivery activities. Led internal initiatives to define Career Paths, Standards and… Show more Executive leader within the Telecom, Media & Entertainment global sector organization, functioning as Engagement Executive, Project Director & Chief Solution Architect in collaboration with high-profile client companies to achieve world-class results. Directed global teams of over 100 through the full project lifecycle, managing over $10 million in annual revenues and engaging directly in sales development and delivery activities. Led internal initiatives to define Career Paths, Standards and Procedures, Communications, and Training / Certification. Overall lead for the North American Media & Entertainment Application Development & Integration (AD&I) Architecture team. Show less
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Southern Methodist University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty
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2000 - 2009
Served as a member of the Adjunct Faculty at the Cox School of Business bringing real world experience to full- and part-time MBA students. Developed the curriculum and taught several courses including: Course: ITOM 6231 – Project Management Course: ITOM 6216 – Web Development Course: ITOM 6024 – Introduction to Internet Technologies Course: ITOM 6320 – Analysis of Information Systems Served as a member of the Adjunct Faculty at the Cox School of Business bringing real world experience to full- and part-time MBA students. Developed the curriculum and taught several courses including: Course: ITOM 6231 – Project Management Course: ITOM 6216 – Web Development Course: ITOM 6024 – Introduction to Internet Technologies Course: ITOM 6320 – Analysis of Information Systems
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Toyota Motor Corporation
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Chief Technology Officer, Enterprise Services
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2005 - 2006
Trailblazer in the transformation of Information Technology services from traditional environment to Service Oriented approach for building, integrating, and managing projects. Direct reports included 10 internal and 15 external resources with over $10 million in direct budget. Managed cross-functional team including customer, automotive, warranty, and auto parts business units. Trailblazer in the transformation of Information Technology services from traditional environment to Service Oriented approach for building, integrating, and managing projects. Direct reports included 10 internal and 15 external resources with over $10 million in direct budget. Managed cross-functional team including customer, automotive, warranty, and auto parts business units.
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Koios Works Llc
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Chief Operating & Technology Officer
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2004 - 2005
Managed all functions and activities within leading-edge entertainment software development firm, with emphasis on strategic technology planning and direction. Developed implementation methodology, including creative process for building video game applications; functioned as Lead Designer through development lifecycles. Oversaw full-time employees and managed 10 contracted companies that provided artwork, music, and video editing services. Managed all functions and activities within leading-edge entertainment software development firm, with emphasis on strategic technology planning and direction. Developed implementation methodology, including creative process for building video game applications; functioned as Lead Designer through development lifecycles. Oversaw full-time employees and managed 10 contracted companies that provided artwork, music, and video editing services.
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Hitachi Vantara
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager
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1998 - 2003
Advanced within global IT consulting services firm from Associate to Senior Manager. Directed Custom Development practice, with emphasis on training and developing team of 150. Functioned as primary Customer Relationship Manager and Technical Architect. Advanced within global IT consulting services firm from Associate to Senior Manager. Directed Custom Development practice, with emphasis on training and developing team of 150. Functioned as primary Customer Relationship Manager and Technical Architect.
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Collin College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty Instructor
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1999 - 2001
Taught several courses including Introduction to Java Programming and Object Oriented Analysis and Design. Taught several courses including Introduction to Java Programming and Object Oriented Analysis and Design.
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Jul 1996 - May 1998
Specialized in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions, including Trilogy and Siebel applications. Implemented systems for large computer manufacturer that reduced configuration time from average of two weeks to average of less than twenty minutes. Specialized in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions, including Trilogy and Siebel applications. Implemented systems for large computer manufacturer that reduced configuration time from average of two weeks to average of less than twenty minutes.
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Education
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Southern Methodist University
Doctor of Law (JD) with Honors -
Washington University in St. Louis
Master of Science, Computer Science -
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Applied Science, Computer Science -
Washington University in St. Louis
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Greenhill School
High school