Dean Robbins
About Dean Robbins
Dean Robbins is a Manager of Cloud & Compliance at Bixal, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in project management and cloud services, having held various roles in organizations such as AAAS, Smartronix, and Connections Education.
Current Role at Bixal
Dean Robbins serves as the Manager of Cloud & Compliance at Bixal, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he manages development work contracted with external vendors and supports all phases of product and project development for the Science family of web and digital products. His work is conducted within an agile environment, ensuring that projects meet the necessary compliance and cloud standards.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current role, Dean Robbins held several project management positions. He worked as a Project Manager at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Project Manager at Smartronix from 2015 to 2016 and at TechTeam Global from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he was a Product Owner and Business Analyst at Connections Education (Pearson) from 2009 to 2015.
Educational Background
Dean Robbins studied at the American Public University System, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management from 2011 to 2022. He also completed his high school education at Mason High School, graduating with a diploma in 1993.
Certifications and Professional Development
Dean Robbins holds a Certified Scrum Product Owner license, which he has maintained since 2014. He has also received certifications from Amazon Web Services as an AWS Business Professional and an AWS Technical Professional. His expertise includes conducting retrospectives and lessons learned to enhance future projects, as well as performing cost analysis reviews of AWS cloud components for clients.
Early Career and Technical Support Experience
Dean Robbins began his career as a Technical Support Specialist at Comcast Cable, where he worked from 2007 to 2008. He transitioned to Insight Distribution Software as an Implementation Specialist for 11 months in 2008. His early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in project management and product ownership.