Russ Kissel
About Russ Kissel
Russ Kissel is an Embedded Software Engineer at Lutron Electronics with over 25 years of experience in software development and integration within the cable industry.
Current Role at Lutron Electronics
Russ Kissel is currently an Embedded Software Engineer at Lutron Electronics, located in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in software development to support Lutron’s embedded systems. His responsibilities include developing and integrating software for advanced lighting control and automation systems.
Previous Experience at Commscope Inc.
From 2014 to 2020, Russ Kissel worked as a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Commscope Inc. in Horsham, Pennsylvania. During his six-year tenure, he managed software teams and oversaw project and program management. His role involved coordinating development activities through cross-functional teams to deliver effective software solutions.
Career at Motorola Home and Networks Mobility
Russ Kissel spent 11 years at Motorola Home and Networks Mobility, from 2003 to 2014, working as a Software Engineering Manager. Based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, he was instrumental in managing software projects and leading teams to success in this role. This followed his prior experience at Motorola, where he served as a Lead Software Engineer from 1998 to 2003.
Educational Background
Russ Kissel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General, from La Salle University, which he completed in 2004. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Wilkes University in 1993. His educational background provides a robust foundation for his technical and managerial expertise.
Expertise and Skills
With over 25 years of experience in the cable industry, Russ Kissel has developed significant expertise in software development and integration. He is highly skilled in Agile Scrum methodologies, software estimating, and testing. Additionally, he has considerable experience in managing software teams and supporting development for both domestic and international sites.