Rob Hardy

Rob Hardy is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in software engineering and data management. Currently serving as the Software Engineering Manager for Data/AI at SHI International Corp., Rob is tasked with establishing the first dedicated AI team and fostering a culture of engagement among software engineers. Previously, as Data Engineering Manager at R1 RCM, Rob led a team that implemented advanced business intelligence solutions utilizing cloud infrastructure and modern data lake designs, while also mentoring engineers. At Edmunds.com, Rob held roles as Director of Business Intelligence and Product Manager, demonstrating expertise in technical leadership, analytics delivery, and product development in the automotive space. Rob's earlier experience includes technical project management at POPULUS and software development at MaPS, with a solid educational foundation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brigham Young University.