Terry Harshfield
About Terry Harshfield
Terry Harshfield serves as the Vice President of Cloud Services at WorkForce Software, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various companies, including the United States Army, Honeywell, Compuware, and Dynatrace.
Current Role at WorkForce Software
Terry Harshfield serves as the Vice President of Cloud Services at WorkForce Software, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing cloud-based solutions and services. His leadership contributes to the company's strategic direction in cloud technology, ensuring that WorkForce Software remains competitive in the market.
Previous Experience in Technology and Leadership
Terry Harshfield has extensive experience in technology leadership roles. He worked at Dynatrace as Senior Vice President of Engineering from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he held various positions at Compuware, including Vice President of Technology and Director of Software Development. His tenure at Honeywell as Director of Software Tools and Workstations Development further solidified his expertise in software engineering and product management.
Military Background and Education
Terry Harshfield began his career in the United States Army, serving as a Company Executive Officer from 1988 to 1991. He studied at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from 1984 to 1988. His military background and education have contributed to his leadership skills and analytical capabilities.
Achievements in Research and Development
During his career, Terry Harshfield has made significant contributions to research and development. At Honeywell, he freed 30% of the annual R&D budget to invest in next-generation products, ensuring long-term market dominance. He also improved operational efficiency of R&D by 50% and increased the delivery velocity of value-added features from 2-3 times per year to a weekly cadence.
Expertise in Cloud Services and IT Management
Terry Harshfield specializes in cloud services and IT management. He has expertise in shifting to the cloud and on-shoring R&D. His skills include Six Sigma methodologies, test and deployment automation, and a strong background in IT Service Management (ITSM), Java, .NET, and ITIL. These skills enable him to drive efficiency and innovation in technology projects.