Duane Burnett
About Duane Burnett
Duane Burnett is a Technical Operations Manager at AdvisorEngine, where he has worked since 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has over 14 years of experience in software solutions for financial services and has held various technical roles at Junxure and AdvisorEngine.
Work at AdvisorEngine
Duane Burnett has been serving as the Technical Operations Manager at AdvisorEngine since 2021. In this role, he utilizes servant leadership principles to guide the DevOps and DataOps teams, emphasizing mentorship, cross-training, and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include coordinating maintenance activities across multiple platforms within the AdvisorEngine suite of products, managing software deployments, and overseeing infrastructure changes. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at AdvisorEngine, including Data Operations Manager and Dev Ops and Data Quality Reliability Engineer.
Previous Experience at Junxure
Before joining AdvisorEngine, Duane Burnett worked at Junxure in several capacities. He began as a Technical Support Specialist from 2007 to 2010, followed by a role as Team Lead QA/Escalation from 2010 to 2017. He also served as a Business Analyst from 2016 to 2017 and as a Support Developer from 2017 to 2018. His extensive experience at Junxure contributed to his skill set in providing software solutions for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and Broker Dealers.
Education and Certifications
Duane Burnett studied at TechSkills from 2006 to 2007, where he completed the MCSA Program and achieved certifications including MCP Server 2003, Windows XP, A+, and Network+. He also attended Wake Technical Community College from 1993 to 1995, and again from 1995 to 1997, where he studied Culinary Arts. His educational background has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable to his technical roles.
Entrepreneurial Venture with GuiGhost LLC
Duane Burnett founded GuiGhost LLC, an indie game studio that specializes in developing family-friendly casual games available on Android and the web. In this venture, he participates in research and development for future projects while also managing day-to-day technical activities. This entrepreneurial experience complements his extensive background in technical operations and software solutions.
Professional Growth and Leadership
Duane Burnett has over 14 years of experience in the software industry, focusing on delivering quality solutions for RIAs and Broker Dealers. He was promoted from Data Operations Manager to Technical Operations Manager in February 2021. His leadership approach is centered on servant leadership principles, which he applies to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment within his teams.