Robert Schafer

Robert Schafer is a seasoned professional in data integration and product management, currently serving as a Principal Data Integration Architect at Optum since April 2022. With extensive experience as the Owner of WebSoft Solutions LLC since April 2005, Robert has held various significant roles, including Manager of Product Management and Application Development Manager at Credit Acceptance from June 2019 to April 2022, and Global Product Manager at FordDirect from June 2015 to June 2019, where responsibilities included managing global Tier 1 products throughout their development and financial lifecycle. Robert's earlier roles include Portfolio Director at Covisint and Director at Perficient, along with several positions at Ford Motor Company and EDS Consulting. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Michigan Technological University, completed in 2000.