Alan Harwood
About Alan Harwood
Alan Harwood serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Emburse, a position he has held since 2022. With a strong background in software engineering and management, he has previously worked in various roles at Emburse, Dealertrack, and other companies, contributing to innovation and team collaboration.
Work at Emburse
Alan Harwood has been serving as Vice President of Engineering at Emburse since 2022. In this role, he has facilitated collaboration between engineering and product teams to drive innovation and define project requirements. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Director of Software Engineering for six months in 2022 and served as Senior Manager of Engineering from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Emburse highlights his commitment to enhancing engineering practices and team productivity.
Education and Expertise
Alan Harwood holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, which he completed from 2005 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems from Idaho State University between 1999 and 2003. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems from Brigham Young University - Idaho from 1995 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering management and software development.
Background
Alan Harwood's professional background includes significant experience in software engineering and management. He worked at Dealertrack as a Senior Software Engineering Manager from 2016 to 2020 and previously held various roles at Emburse and other organizations. His early career included positions at AMX International as a Technical Consultant/Lead Software Engineer and at Stampin' Up! in multiple engineering roles. His diverse experience spans over two decades in the technology sector.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alan Harwood has managed a global team of over 80 staff members, focusing on engineering, architecture, quality, and agile practices. He has implemented AI tools to enhance developer productivity across engineering teams and optimized infrastructure costs through effective budgeting and vendor management. Additionally, he led the development and execution of technology roadmaps and platform architecture, contributing to improved quality and visibility in project management.