Ross Anderson

About Ross Anderson

Reliable, motivated engineering manager with 15 years of experience building software solutions for consumers of satellite imagery and other types of geospatial data. Expert in leading engineering teams through technical projects involving new product releases, on-prem to cloud migrations, complex system integrations and much more.MANAGEMENT SKILLS• DevOps Strategy: Ability to define and implement a cohesive DevOps vision, championing best practices in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and automation.• Team Leadership: Track record of leading high-performing devops and engineering teams, promoting skills growth and career development.• Infrastructure Optimization: Ability to oversee infrastructure to ensure reliability, security, and scalability across operational systems.• Automation & Efficiency: Extensive experience driving automation throughout the software lifecycle to enhance deployment.• Security & Compliance: Knowledgeable in code scanning and CI/CD best practices suitable for NIST800-171 and US Government systems.• Collaboration: Accustomed to working closely with software engineering, QA, and product teams to streamline workflows and enhance software quality.• Cost Management: Optimize cloud costs and work with finance to manage budgets.• Incident Management: Ability to oversee and ensure effective monitoring, incident management, and root cause analysis to resolve issues quickly.• Culture & Values: Foster an inclusive workplace and actively support the company’s mission and values.TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY• Cloud Expertise: Proficient in AWS cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps practices.• CI/CD Tools: Hands on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and ArgoCD• System Integration: Knowledge of distributed systems and integrating complex systems together.• Broad Technical Knowledge: Strong foundation in software development, infrastructure, and quality assurance.• Analytical Decision-Making: Ability to make data-driven decisions, balancing risk, cost, and product requirements• Clear Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills across all organizational levels.• Security & Compliance: Understanding of networking, security best practices, and compliance (NIST800-171).INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Financial, Pharmaceutical, Defense and Intelligence, GEOINTSPECIALIZED SKILLS:• FAA Certified Private Pilot• FAA Certified sUAS Pilot• FAA Certified Parachute Rigger• Aviation Robotics• Aerial Photography

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Software Engineering

   Vantor

   Oct 2025 — Present · IA, US

   Working with a group of Engineers responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of imagery delivered to Vantor customers.

Education

• DeVry University - Westminster

  Associate's degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

  1998 — 2000