Jeff R.

Jeff R. is an accomplished professional with 8 years of experience at Microsoft as a group program manager. He has served as a 7-time startup project leader and the former Director of Technology at Loantuitive.

With expertise in team building, technical project leadership, and exceptional communication skills, Jeff excels in delivering morale, cohesion, mentoring, and effective communications to software development projects.

His background encompasses a diverse skill set ranging from software engineering, technical recruiting, to technical writing. Jeff has demonstrated his adaptability in various settings, from large corporations to small startups, showcasing his versatility in different roles within the tech industry.

Noteworthy leadership experiences include being the first employee at LOANtuitive, where he recruited and built the technology team, led product development, and successfully launched the MVP within 3.5 months. Under his leadership, LOANtuitive secured $1.1M in funding and emerged from stealth mode in March 2022.

During his tenure at Microsoft, Jeff recruited and managed a 45-person technology team for the launch of MSN News and MSNBC.com, showcasing his prowess in team leadership and project management. Additionally, as the CEO of startup GiftSpot, he raised $2 million in funding, oversaw a 35-person team, and orchestrated its acquisition by GiftCertificates.com within a year.

Jeff's endeavors also include securing grants totaling $1,269,500 from foundations like the Knight Foundation and the Omidyar Foundation for developing innovative applications and expanding technology services for nonprofits.

He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has pursued studies in Adult Extension, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at the University of Washington.

Jeff has held various key positions such as Senior Technical Program Manager at Nordstrom, Founder at Lookahead, Founder and Lead Technical Program Manager at NEWSCLOUD CONSULTING LLC, and CEO of GiftSpot.com at GiftCertificates.com, among others, indicating his vast experience and expertise in leadership roles across different organizations.