Kris Rucker
About Kris Rucker
Kris Rucker serves as the Director of Software Development at CentralSquare Technologies, where he oversees a development organization focused on public safety software. He has a background in Management Information Systems and has held various managerial roles in software development across multiple companies.
Work at CentralSquare Technologies
Kris Rucker serves as the Director of Software Development at CentralSquare Technologies since 2018. In this role, Rucker oversees a development organization focused on public safety software, managing a team of 80 professionals. Responsibilities include work prioritization and communication with the executive team regarding the Enterprise product line. Rucker also acts as a developmental liaison during company mergers and acquisitions, facilitating the training of new development teams.
Education and Expertise
Kris Rucker earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Auburn University, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. Prior to that, Rucker completed his secondary education at Heritage High School, graduating in 1992. This educational background provides a foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of software development.
Background in Software Development
Rucker has extensive experience in software development, having held various positions in the field. He worked at RaceTrac Petroleum as a Software Developer from 1997 to 2000 and later at Gilbarco Veeder Root as a Senior Software Developer from 2005 to 2007. Rucker transitioned to management roles, serving as Development Manager at SunGard Public Sector from 2012 to 2017 and as Senior Development Manager at Superion for one year in 2017-2018.
Management and Leadership Experience
In his current role and previous positions, Kris Rucker has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. He manages seven teams that include developers, quality assurance professionals, product owners, and documentation specialists. His experience in overseeing diverse teams contributes to effective project execution and alignment with organizational goals.