Robert Vucic
About Robert Vucic
Robert Vucic is a Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer with extensive experience in software engineering and automotive technology. He has held key roles at Chug and LotLinx since their inception and has a background in internet security and scalable systems.
Work at LotLinx
Robert Vucic serves as the CoFounder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at LotLinx, a position he has held since the company's launch in 2012. His role involves overseeing the technological direction and architecture of the company, which focuses on addressing dealership challenges through innovative technology solutions. Vucic has played a key role in developing a VIN-specific approach to traffic, enhancing the effectiveness of automotive marketing strategies. His extensive experience in the automotive sector contributes to LotLinx's mission of improving dealership performance through technology.
Work at Chug
In addition to his role at LotLinx, Robert Vucic is the CoFounder, Architect, and Vice President of Engineering at Chug, a position he has held since 2010. Chug.net operates as a Vehicle Display Network, providing solutions that enhance vehicle visibility and marketing for dealerships. Vucic's leadership in engineering and architecture has been instrumental in developing scalable production quality systems that support the company's operations and growth in the automotive industry.
Previous Experience at Microsoft Corporation
Robert Vucic worked at Microsoft Corporation as a Software Security Engineer from 2000 to 2006. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience in software security, contributing to the development of secure software solutions. His work at Microsoft laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in technology and engineering, particularly in the context of internet security and threat management.
Education and Expertise
Robert Vucic studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Mathematics with a focus on Computer Science from 1995 to 2000. His academic background in mathematics and computer science has equipped him with a solid understanding of software engineering principles. Vucic has developed extensive knowledge of the internet security threat landscape, which informs his work in developing secure and scalable systems in his current and previous roles.
Background in Automotive Technology
Robert Vucic has decades of experience in the automotive industry, which includes co-founding Haute Secure and serving as a Systems Architect from 2006 to 2009, and working at TRUSTe as a Systems Architect from 2009 to 2010. His background includes addressing dealership challenges with technology and launching LotLinx, which focuses on enhancing dealership performance through innovative marketing solutions. Vucic's extensive automotive experience positions him as a knowledgeable leader in the intersection of technology and automotive marketing.