Bobby Norton is a seasoned software and systems engineering leader with two decades of experience building platforms, data systems, and engineering cultures across startups and enterprise environments. As Co-Founder and Principal Consultant at Tested Minds, he combines hands-on engineering (Python, Clojure, Java, Ruby, C/C++, SQL) with strategic leadership, having overseen 100+ person organizations and $100M+ budgets while bringing products from inception to global delivery. His background spans web, back-end, data, and cloud-native platforms, including architecting Uptake’s Symphony data platform and leading platform automation at Outpace. A published author, conference speaker, patent holder, and frequent open-source contributor, he’s worked closely with thought leaders in Agile, DevOps, and data science and still actively mentors teams in continuous delivery and fast feedback. Based in Chicago, he brings a rare combination of deep technical breadth, operational scale experience, and a practitioner’s commitment to apprenticeship and continual learning.
12 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MS) Computer Science, Master of Science (MS) Computer Science at Florida State University
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Bobby Norton - Co-Founder Principal Consultant at Tested Minds