About Us

Mr. Schumacher is a senior systems development, product management, and program management executive. Operations-focused, he is skilled in improving overall business strategy and execution through team building and leadership in both small/startup and large/international corporations.  Experiences include driving strategic product and systems innovation, software/hardware development, and engineering process implementation, while ensuring targeted revenue attainment, operating budget adherence, and customer satisfaction. 

Prior positions have included SVP, VP, and Director-level leadership roles in various technology companies, ranging from small/startup to large/multi-national organizations.  Domains include internet security, telecom, software tools, enterprise application software and systems, and real-time process control systems for automated manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.  His background includes: 

• Leadership of global project teams, offshore resources and subcontractors 
• Managing portfolios of integrated, multi-year development programs and custom systems 
• Product  definition, design, prototyping, development, launch, and lifecycle management 
• International market strategy, product launch, and liaison to overseas sponsors  
• Operations:  Professional Services, Training, Sales Engineering, and 24x7 Customer Service/Technical Support 
• Partner and vendor management 
• M&A transactions, from due diligence through integration 
• Process improvements and BI initiatives  
• Account support:  working with leadership from Sales, Channel, Marketing, Services and the customer’s organization to provide cost effective, innovative solutions.  

There is an old adage: the more you know, the more you know you don’t know.  In the process of providing services surrounding fast-moving technology, this is increasingly important to recognize - you can’t be everything to everybody.   

We have had the pleasure of working with a number of highly qualified business and technical professionals with specialties that complement the core development, product management, and program management focus.  They are available for contract assignment or project assignments where specific domain knowledge or application expertise is required.  These include specialists in: 

• Marketing:  Strategy, research, campaigns, press/analyst interactions, lead gen, and advertising 
• Software development: Microsoft .Net, Linux/open source 
• Supply chain management:  Simulation/modeling and analytics 
• Operations:  Analysis and optimization 
• Technical Publications: Product documentation, Support manuals 
• Sales:  Major accounts, channel development, sales campaigns. 
• Social Media:  Best methods and practices for the newest form of strategic marketing   

In the event we may not be able to address your specific needs, we will be happy to provide referrals to other qualified resources in our professional network that may be able to assist you. 

Perhaps your organization is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable partner to complement your skills and abilities as you expand your business.  We welcome the prospect of enlarging our pool of associates in jointly pursuing a teaming or subcontract opportunity.  Please contact us at Russ@RSchumacherAssociates.com, or call us at 619-693-7877, or reach out to us via our social media accounts listed on our Contact Us page.