Ross Schaap

About Ross Schaap

Strategic software engineering leader with 25+ years of experience delivering enterprise‑scale solutions and more than a decade of guiding high‑impact engineering teams. I specialize in aligning technical strategy with core business objectives, building resilient and scalable architectures, and driving modernization across complex, regulated environments.My leadership philosophy centers on clarity, empowerment, and technical excellence. I’m passionate about developing high‑performing teams - creating the conditions where engineers feel supported, challenged, and inspired to do their best work. Whether leading cloud migrations, modernizing legacy platforms, or shaping long‑term product roadmaps, I focus on outcomes that improve customer experience, reduce operational risk, and accelerate innovation.I’ve led national and international teams of 25+ engineers, delivered zero‑defect enterprise releases, and driven major transformations including Agile adoption, cloud platform modernization, and microservices architecture initiatives. I thrive at the intersection of people, process, and technology - translating business goals into actionable engineering strategy and ensuring teams have the tools, direction, and culture needed to succeed.If you’re passionate about building strong engineering cultures, modernizing platforms, or leading teams through meaningful change, I’m always open to connecting.

Experience

1. Director of Software Reliability

   Homelink

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• Dordt University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mathematics and Computer Science

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Data Warehousing
• Vendor Management
• Business Process
• Leadership
• Integration
• Analysis
• Sql
• Visio
• Sdlc