Rob is currently the CTO for Dell EMCs Digital Communities focus. In this role, Rob works with state and local government customers across the nation to help these agencies understand how Dell EMC’s broad portfolio of technologies and solutions can help them achieve their goals. Rob has extensive experience with enterprise data management, content management, and in systems integration design. Most recently, Rob has worked extensively on Dell EMC’s Digital Communities data architecture and public safety solutions. As a subject matter expert and thought leader in this space, Rob speaks at conferences and events sharing current projects, innovations, and advising on strategy. Rob currently participates as a smart city board member for the City of Austin, TX and the City of San Jose, CA. Rob has been with EMC/Dell EMC for over 14 years holding previous positions in consulting management and public sector industry marketing. Prior to EMC, Rob worked with several startups as well as Oracle and IBM/FileNet.