Rob Howard
About Rob Howard
Rob Howard is the Director of UX Engineering Product Design at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2022. He co-founded DallasPeeps.com and has held various roles at Thomson Reuters, contributing significantly to online community building and technology.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Rob Howard serves as the Director of UX Engineering Product Design at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience through innovative product design strategies. His work is based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, where he applies his extensive background in technology and design to drive product development.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Rob Howard has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters prior to his current role. He worked as a Technical Lead in the Tax & Accounting Go to Market Experience from 2015 to 2016, and later as a Senior Tech Lead for the CS Web Professional Suite from 2016 to 2017. He also served as Manager of the Digital Experience Platform Tech from 2017 to 2021 and as Director of Go to Market Experience Tech from 2021 to 2022. His diverse roles contributed to the company's technology and product strategies.
Education and Expertise
Rob Howard holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Science in Information Sciences from Cornell University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He also earned a Master of Business Administration in Information Technology Management from the University of Dallas, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he received an Executive Leadership certification from Cornell University, enhancing his leadership skills in technology and product design.
Community Involvement
Rob Howard is actively involved in community service and leadership. He participates on boards for organizations such as Blacks in Technology, Black Tutors of Social Media, and the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). His commitment to community engagement reflects his dedication to fostering diversity and support within the technology sector.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Rob Howard co-founded DallasPeeps.com, an early niche online social community that attracted hundreds of thousands of daily active users. He also served as the technology founder of TrinaryMedia/PartyChaser, a platform aimed at enhancing offline social activities and event management through technology. His entrepreneurial efforts have contributed to the evolution of online social networking.