Gary Foubister
About Gary Foubister
Gary Foubister is the Director of Digital Development at CMD in Portland, with extensive experience in software development and project management.
Director of Digital Development at CMD
Gary Foubister currently serves as the Director of Digital Development at CMD in Portland. His role involves overseeing the digital development initiatives and projects, ensuring that the team's goals are clearly defined to foster creativity and innovation. He empowers his team members to take ownership of their work, creating a collaborative environment that drives successful project outcomes. Gary focuses on enhancing client relations and consistently delivers high-quality results for CMD's clients.
Previous Role at AKQA
Before joining CMD, Gary Foubister worked as an Associate Technical Director at AKQA from 2017 to 2019. Based in Portland, his responsibilities included managing technical projects and leading development teams to deliver innovative solutions. His tenure at AKQA helped him build on his project management and client relations skills, contributing to the success of high-profile projects.
Experience at DADO Labs
Gary Foubister served as the Director of Software Development at DADO Labs from 2012 to 2017. During his five years in the Portland, Oregon area, he led software development projects, focusing on requirements gathering, analysis, and implementation. His extensive experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies allowed him to manage projects efficiently and develop talent within his teams.
Background in Software Engineering
Gary Foubister has a solid background in software engineering, having worked at various companies including Waggener Edstrom and CTG. At Waggener Edstrom, he functioned as a Software Engineer / Experience Developer from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, he was a Senior Software Engineer at CTG for 12 years, where he honed his skills in project management and technical development.
Tenure at Silver Shine, LLC
From 2010 to 2020, Gary Foubister owned and operated Silver Shine, LLC. Over the course of a decade, he gained invaluable experience in managing a business, developing software solutions, and working closely with clients. His role at Silver Shine allowed him to refine his skills in customer relations, project leadership, and team management.
Experience with High-profile Clients
Throughout his career, Gary Foubister has successfully shipped projects for high-profile clients including Microsoft, Frito-Lay, Intel, and Char-Broil. His expertise in client relations, project management, and technical development has enabled him to deliver successful outcomes for a variety of demanding projects.