Brad Croft, Rca
About Brad Croft, Rca
Brad Croft is a Technology Delivery Manager at Thomson Reuters, with extensive experience in software engineering and project management. He has a strong background in e-discovery, computer forensics, and strategic planning, having held various engineering and leadership roles at Kroll Ontrack and Thomson Reuters over his career.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Brad Croft has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters, demonstrating a progressive career path within the organization. He served as Lead Software Engineer - Tech Lead from 2017 to 2020, where he focused on software development and team leadership. In 2020, he transitioned to the role of Lead Software Engineer - Tech Lead and Scrum Coach for a brief period of eight months. Following this, he took on the position of Development Team Lead - Manager and Scrum Coach from 2021 to 2022. Currently, he is employed as Technology Delivery Manager, a role he has held since 2022, where he oversees technology delivery initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Brad Croft earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota, where he also completed minors in Math and Computer Science from 2000 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in e-discovery, computer forensics, data warehousing, business intelligence, and data analysis. He possesses a keen ability to work through ambiguity and set expectations to deliver on complex problems, which is essential in technology management.
Background in Project Engineering
Brad Croft has extensive experience in project engineering, particularly during his tenure at Kroll Ontrack. He began as an Electronic Evidence Engineer from 2003 to 2004 and progressed through various roles, including Project Engineer from 2004 to 2005, Project Engineer III from 2007 to 2010, and Principal Discovery Services Engineer from 2012 to 2015. His roles involved strategic planning, data management, and the development of technology solutions, showcasing his ability to navigate complex engineering challenges.
Achievements in Technology Delivery
Throughout his career, Brad Croft has demonstrated a consistent ability to create strategic initiatives that establish and sustain competitive advantage. His proficiency in solution documentation and creating executive summaries has been instrumental in communicating complex technical information to executive leadership. He engages in strategic planning and collaborates with teams to research and develop new technology solutions, contributing to continuous improvement in operations.
Experience at Kroll Ontrack and KrollDiscovery
Brad Croft's career at Kroll Ontrack spanned several years and various roles, including Senior Project Engineer and Operations Architect at KrollDiscovery from 2015 to 2017. His work involved overseeing project execution and enhancing operational efficiency. His experience in dashboard design and trend analysis further supported executive decision-making processes, highlighting his capability in leveraging data for business insights.