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Technical Project Manager | Software Design & Development Leadership | Business Systems Analyst
More than 40 years designing business software and leading its delivery. I translated business needs into software designs, assigned and directed programmers and contractors, managed development work, and remained accountable for projects through implementation and support. I founded and ran a commercial software company for 37 years.
Seeking: 100% remote W-2 contracts, 1099 consulting, contract-to-hire, and permanent roles. Occasional client travel is acceptable. Based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, USA.
Target roles
Software design and analysis
Business Systems Analyst, Software Design Lead, Requirements Analyst, Solution Design Consultant, Software Implementation Lead, and legacy modernization planning.
Project and development leadership
Technical Project Manager, Software Implementation Project Manager, Application Development Manager, Software Delivery Manager, and Business Systems Consultant. Positions focused on coordinating delivery and designing systems rather than hands-on programming.
Systems knowledge and working methods
Strengths: Requirements, business process analysis, software architecture, database and workflow design, project planning, task assignment, team coordination, implementation and support. Technology context: Experience with SQL, Pascal and xBase/Clipper; current projects use Python/FastAPI, React, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and AI-assisted development tools. These are tools used in delivery, not a claim of unaided coding proficiency. Systems: Windows, Linux, client/server architectures, cloud/VPS deployment, DNS, email infrastructure, software distribution and installers.
Project management and team leadership
Managed software development projects as both a hands-on architect and a team leader responsible for programmers and contractors. Experience spans requirements and stakeholder communication, scope definition, planning, technical design, coordinating implementation, troubleshooting, delivery, releases, and operational support. No formal project-management certification is claimed.
Commercial experience
Remote Backup Systems, 1985–2022
Founded and ran a commercial software company for 37 years. Led development and ongoing support of backup software, distributed client/server technology, service-provider systems, and supporting business infrastructure.
Earlier and specialized work
Industrial automation and software/hardware integration at Precision Data Systems and Quantum Tech. Also developed ticketing software for Graceland and software for trucking businesses. Taught database programming at Memphis State University.
Commercial software leadership: Remote Backup Systems
Business and technical scope: Founded and operated Remote Backup Systems from 1985 through 2022. Architected and maintained commercial remote-backup technology and distributed client/server systems serving independent service providers. Built and operated supporting customer management, licensing, software distribution, installation, e-commerce and support systems.
Project management: Directed product development and releases, managed programmers and contractors, handled requirements and customer priorities, and remained involved in architecture, troubleshooting, operations and customer support.
What this demonstrates: Long-term responsibility for commercial software products and the people, systems and workflows required to deliver and maintain them. No invented team size, project budget or certification is claimed.
Selected current portfolio demonstrations
Working portfolio examples use fictional or demonstration data, not claims of deployed customer engagements. SVCpro illustrates field-service workflow; LegacyBridge demonstrates legacy system integration; FeudFix demonstrates AI-enabled case management; ClientVault illustrates client document processing.
Contact and additional material
robcosgrove@gmail.com | LinkedIn | GitHub | Full career overview | Project examples