Joe Burkhart

About Joe Burkhart

Skilled, methodical and innovative Technology Leader. Diverse background in information technology systems, R&D, telecommunications, healthcare, transportation and aviation systems covering design, development and support. Proficient with all aspects of information systems & development life cycles, particularly in the areas of product & project management, change management, architecture & network design, verification & validation, automation, and quality assurance. Extensive experience the digital transformation of building and managing global teams and processes focused on functional, services, systems and integrations in rapidly growing organizations. Valued, strategic thinking, open-minded decision-maker with strong organizational, analytical, communication and critical thinking skills.Specialties: Leadership, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Information Technology, Product & Project Management, Service Management, Change Management, Quality Management Systems, Regulated Environments, System Verification & Validation, Test Tools/Test Automation, Software Development Life Cycles, Test Management, Performance & Reliability Testing, Business & System Requirements, Offshore and Inshore Outsourcing, Business case development and marketing analysis.

Experience

1. Vice President Information Technology

   AA Metals, Inc

   Apr 2024 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

   Leading the transformation of technology platforms and operational capabilities for business. Leveraging Cloud first strategy to modernize existing business services and build flexible solutions to enable business growth strategies. Focus on the delivery of stable IT services and execution of major Business & IT strategic efforts.

Education

• University of Oklahoma

  BSCS, Computer Science

  1986 — 1990

• Colorado Technical University

  MBA, Master of Business Administration

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Test Planning
• Change Management
• Outsourcing
• Sdlc
• Iso 9000
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Lean Manufacturing
• Testing
• Leadership
• Cmmi
• Program Management
• Software Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Standards Compliance
• Software Development
• Test Automation
• Project Management
• System Testing
• Quality Management
• Capability Maturity Model Integration (Cmmi)
• Test Management
• Integration
• Process Improvement
• Software Quality Assurance
• Business Process Improvement
• Six Sigma