About Me
Public Interest Technologist, Entrepreneur, & Technical Architect
OVERVIEW / 25 years of leadership experience in aligning organizational priorities and product vision with technology strategy across top federal agencies, non-profits, and start-up environments impacting 22K+ stakeholders. Advise on and executed innovative global solutions with net worth of $71M+ while exercising fiscal responsibility in procurement and budget strategies. Engage with high-level stakeholders and top corporate executives across industries to build and grow high-performing product teams during career span.
EXPERTISE / Organizational Leadership, Development, & Culture Change | Budget & Contract Management | Agile Software Delivery Expert| Salesforce & Amazon Web Services Cloud Architecture, Security, & DevSecOps | Large Scale & Rapid Deployments | Enterprise Technology Strategy & Operations
Personal Information
- Name Rusty D, Pickens
- From Stonewall, OK
- Residence Washington, DC
- Tribe Chickasaw
- Tribal Service 2000-2004
- Federal Service 2009-2017
- Small Business Owner 2017+
EXPERTISE
Software Development
My teams have implemented major software products and platforms as some of the highest levels of government including the White House, State Department, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services.
Cloud Architecture
I am a cloud evangelist who has used commodity cloud platforms to solve complex problems for businesses and governments. I firmly believe that, if implemented correctly, cloud computing can save organizations time and money--and unlock flexibility to complete their mission faster.
Agile Delivery and Training
Agile software methods help governments unlock the power of iterative design and allow agencies to account for inevitable change in mission/scope/time/budget. I run my own agile training courses tailor made for government through my Agile Academy services.
Technology Public Policy
I helped the Obama Administration chart a course for modernized government from data center consolidation to the FedRAMP program to the use of social media to share American values overseas. I am available to present or discuss in public forums any of the decisions we made or what we can do for the future of American technology policy together.