Summary
Robert Crum is a seasoned technology leader and strategic partnerships executive based in the Greater Chicago Area, blending over two decades of software engineering and architecture experience with eight years focused on senior leadership roles. Currently VP Strategic Partnerships and formerly VP Technology at AlertOps, he pairs deep hands-on expertise in Python and JavaScript with a knack for building commercial alliances that scale products and customer success. His background includes lead developer and architect roles at institutions such as JPMorgan Chase and the American Academy of Pediatrics, where he translated complex requirements into reliable, production-grade systems. Equally comfortable in boardroom negotiations and code reviews, he brings a maker’s mindset—welding plastic by night and inventing pragmatic solutions by day—that drives creative problem solving across teams. Robert’s blend of technical depth and partnership fluency makes him effective at turning engineering capabilities into measurable business outcomes.
8 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
DePaul University