Robert Farrell
About Robert Farrell
Robert Farrell serves as the Business Design Lead at Redgate Software, where he focuses on creating new business models and revenue streams. He has a diverse background in product management, marketing, and software architecture, with previous roles at companies such as GE Power and Smallworld.
Current Role at Redgate Software
Robert Farrell serves as the Business Design Lead at Redgate Software, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to create new ventures that contribute additional revenue streams for the company. His focus includes designing new business models tailored to target customers and developing commercial proposals aimed at scaling revenue. Farrell's work involves modeling organizational structures, strategic assets, and operating models to drive commercial innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Redgate Software
Prior to his current position, Robert Farrell worked at Redgate Software as a Product Manager for Database DevOps Solutions from 2018 to 2019. During this year-long tenure, he contributed to the development and management of products aimed at enhancing database development and operations. His experience at Redgate Software spans multiple roles, reflecting his expertise in product management and business design.
Career Background
Robert Farrell has a diverse career spanning several companies and roles. He took a career break from 2013 to 2018. Before that, he held various positions at Smallworld, including Product Marketing Manager and Marketing Director, from 1994 to 2002. He also worked at GE Power in multiple capacities, including Commercial Director for EMEA and General Manager for Europe, from 2002 to 2005. His early career included roles as a Solutions Architect at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and as a Software Architect at Vicam.
Education and Expertise
Robert Farrell studied at University College Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Physics from 1982 to 1986. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in business design and product management, enabling him to integrate technical knowledge with business strategy effectively.