Joe Perna

Summary

A diverse work experience including roles as Director of Engineering, VP of Business Development, technical project manager, product engineer, and software developer. A high-energy, hands-on leader with experience in the online information industry motivating, directing, and coordinating the activities of high-performing teams. A proven track record and passion for creating business value by applying technology, project management, and continuous improvement methodologies. Accomplished at providing focus and developing key performance metrics to improve processes and produce results. My goal is to make a difference in how the organization operates by applying my skills, methods, and leadership to create and manage high-performing teams and/or mission-critical projects. Skills: Project Management | Agile/Scrum | Software Development Manager | Strategic Planning | Budget & Performance Management | Process Improvement | Operational Excellence | Leadership | Online Publishing | Internet Startups | Negotiation | Relationship Development | Running Effective Meetings | JIRA | Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills Background: - Education: BS degree in Computer Science from the Boston College School of Management. While working and raising a family, I earned an MBA in Information Technology. Certified ScrumMaster. - Birth of Online Information Retrieval: Yes, this existed before Google! Experience includes over 25 years in the online information industry as an individual contributor and manager of software development teams. Managed a business unit responsible for $22 million in annual revenue. - Dotcom/Internet Startups: Experience includes over 15 years working for Internet startups including: Pointcast, Zip2, Alta Vista, and MyWay. Survived the 2000 dotcom bubble burst. - Stanford University: Currently working in the Project Management Office as an IT Project Manager. Worked for 6+ years at HighWire Press as the Director of Content and Platform Engineering.