Robert Bender
About Robert Bender
Robert Bender is a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at Maximus in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in software development and IT operations.
Current Position at Maximus
Robert Bender has been serving as a Senior Manager in Software Engineering at Maximus since 2016. His role includes managing a substantial team of software development engineers, where he oversees project assignments and development training. Robert is stationed in Austin, Texas, and has implemented effective workforce retention strategies, such as a Contract-to-Hire program, which led to over 20 hires and converted nearly 40 individuals from contract to full-time employment.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current role, Robert worked as a Senior Software Consultant specializing in Java Development for ARC from 2014 to 2016 in Austin, TX. His experience also includes a five-year term as a Contractor/Consultant at Timoleon Software in Broomfield, CO, and a brief stint as a Manager of Customer Escalations at Dot Hill Systems in Longmont, CO. Earlier, he served as a Consultant for ICS and as the Director of IT Operations at Corporate Express, amassing significant industry experience.
Military and Early Career
Earlier in his career, Robert Bender served in the US Navy as a Nuclear Propulsion Officer from 1992 to 1997. Before his naval service, he was a Project Manager for the Network Capacity Team at US West for seven months and worked as an MMI Programmer and Co-Op Student at DSC from 1988 to 1992. His early experiences provided a solid foundation in both technical and managerial roles.
Educational Background
Robert Bender holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Southern Methodist University, obtained between 1987 and 1992. His educational background has provided a strong grounding in software engineering fundamentals, which he has applied throughout his diverse career.
Project Management and Achievements
Robert Bender has demonstrated significant project management capabilities throughout his career. Notably, he led an Oracle to PostgreSQL Proof of Concept for Enrollment Broker, which involved complex data migration and updates to the persistence layer on AWS EC2 instances. His expertise in managing large teams and complex projects has been a defining feature of his professional journey.