Rob Burns
About Rob Burns
Rob Burns is the Manager of Professional Services at Powerplan, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in tax depreciation and deferred taxes, managing a team of consultants and possessing expertise in fixed asset management.
Work at PowerPlan
Rob Burns has been with PowerPlan, Inc. since 2018, currently serving as Manager of Professional Services. In this role, he manages a team of Professional Services consultants. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at PowerPlan, including Lead Consultant from 2017 to 2018, Senior Consultant from 2016 to 2017, and Consultant from 2014 to 2016. His tenure at PowerPlan spans over four years, during which he has developed expertise in tax depreciation and deferred taxes for asset-intensive industries.
Education and Expertise
Rob Burns earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Georgia School of Law, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he briefly studied at the University of Oxford in 2010. His professional expertise includes designing and conducting training on fixed asset management and analysis software, as well as proficiency in SQL and object-oriented programming.
Background
Before joining PowerPlan, Rob Burns gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as a Research Analyst at Barton Executive Search in 2011 and as a Law Clerk at Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC and Hill, Kertscher & Wharton, LLP in 2013. He also served as a Men's Basketball Operations Intern at the Georgia Tech Athletic Association from 2008 to 2009. This range of experiences has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of both legal and operational aspects in his current role.
Achievements
Rob Burns has developed a strong foundation in tax depreciation and deferred taxes, specializing in both regulated and non-regulated asset-intensive industries. His ability to manage a team of consultants and conduct training on fixed asset management software demonstrates his leadership and technical skills. His career progression at PowerPlan highlights his commitment to professional growth and expertise in the field.