Results-driven AI Strategy Consultant and Principal IT Consultant with enterprise-scale experience at Amazon and a strong focus on helping organizations solve technical problems, modernize their infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency. Since leaving Amazon, I have expanded my expertise through independent consulting, hands-on technical projects, and continuous training in data science, machine learning, and AI. My background is unique: I have formal education in Accounting from NC State, an MBA from UNC, and numerous independent technical certifications. While I served as a Senior Technical Product Manager at AWS, the majority of my career has been focused on helping SMBs. This includes leading the IT integration during Fineline Prototyping’s $38MM acquisition by ProtoLabs, where I successfully managed the deployment of their new 70,000 sq. ft. facility in Morrisville, NC. I am actively seeking part-time and consulting opportunities to partner with growing businesses that need a professional and technically-strong consultant for AI solutions development and integration, IT solutions architecture, and project management.

Robert Smith

Results-driven AI Strategy Consultant and Principal IT Consultant with enterprise-scale experience at Amazon and a strong focus on helping organizations solve technical problems, modernize their infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency. Since leaving Amazon, I have expanded my expertise through independent consulting, hands-on technical projects, and continuous training in data science, machine learning, and AI. My background is unique: I have formal education in Accounting from NC State, an MBA from UNC, and numerous independent technical certifications. While I served as a Senior Technical Product Manager at AWS, the majority of my career has been focused on helping SMBs. This includes leading the IT integration during Fineline Prototyping’s $38MM acquisition by ProtoLabs, where I successfully managed the deployment of their new 70,000 sq. ft. facility in Morrisville, NC. I am actively seeking part-time and consulting opportunities to partner with growing businesses that need a professional and technically-strong consultant for AI solutions development and integration, IT solutions architecture, and project management.

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Results-driven AI Strategy Consultant and Principal IT Consultant with enterprise-scale experience at Amazon and a strong focus on helping organizations solve technical problems, modernize their infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency. Since leaving Amazon, I have expanded my expertise through independent consulting, hands-on technical projects, and continuous training in data science, machine learning, and AI.

My background is unique: I have formal education in Accounting from NC State, an MBA from UNC, and numerous independent technical certifications. While I served as a Senior Technical Product Manager at AWS, the majority of my career has been focused on helping SMBs. This includes leading the IT integration during Fineline Prototyping’s $38MM acquisition by ProtoLabs, where I successfully managed the deployment of their new 70,000 sq. ft. facility in Morrisville, NC.

I am actively seeking part-time and consulting opportunities to partner with growing businesses that need a professional and technically-strong consultant for AI solutions development and integration, IT solutions architecture, and project management.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Technical Product Manager at Amazon
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024
Conducted hands-on technical analysis of cloud services from AWS, Azure, GCP, and other third parties; collaborated cross-functionally with PM teams and senior leadership to analyze and improve AWS services; planned and developed product roadmaps and implemented new features and service enhancements; managed projects including scoping, data collection, analysis, and presentation of insights.
Founder & President at Pivotal Realty, LLC
May 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Analyzed, invested in, renovated, and rented single-family and small multi-family properties.
Senior Technical Analyst at ProtoLabs
February 1, 2014 - August 1, 2016
Managed the migration and integration of IT resources during a $38MM buyout of Fineline by Protolabs; planned and deployed the IT infrastructure for a 70,000+ SQFT high-tech manufacturing facility; deployed IT infrastructure to bring automated 3D printing to manufacturing facilities in other parts of the world.
IT Director at DH Griffin Construction Company
April 1, 2008 - December 1, 2013
Reduced IT expenses by 40% while increasing services available to employees by 50% in three years; managed, hired, and trained all IT personnel while reducing outside consulting expenses by 75%; built and deployed web-based applications to automate business processes for a highly distributed workforce.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina
May 1, 2018 - December 28, 2025
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and BS in Accounting at Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and BS in Accounting at Poole College of Management, North Carolina State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2009

Qualifications

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
April 1, 2025 - December 28, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate SAA-C02
December 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
CompTIA Security+ & Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)
September 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
CompTIA Network+ Certification & IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)
September 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
CompTIA A+ Certification
September 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
April 1, 2025 - December 28, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C02)
December 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
CompTIA Security+ & Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)
September 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
CompTIA Network+ Certification & IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)
September 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
CompTIA A+ Certification
September 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
April 1, 2025 - December 28, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C02)
December 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
CompTIA Security+
September 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
CompTIA Network+ Certification & IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)
September 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
CompTIA A+ Certification
September 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment