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Russell Smallwood

Russell Smallwood

Alpharetta,GA

Summary

Proven technology executive who defines and delivers enterprise-scale architecture strategies, enabling organizations to modernize legacy platforms, integrate new businesses, and accelerate value delivery. Skilled in assessing complex technology landscapes and outlining scalable, cost-effective target states that reduce technical debt and align with business goals. Experienced in leveraging the 4Ps — People, Process, Product, and Planning — to drive iterative transformation, bridging strategy and execution to deliver sustainable outcomes at scale.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director Enterprise Architecture

Capstone Logistics, LLC
Peachtree Corners, United States
09.2021 - Current
  • Lead enterprise architecture, engineering standards, and delivery practices across four divisions and 30+ platforms.
  • Introduced agile-based delivery management using Scrum and Kanban, with embedded KPIs for throughput, quality, and velocity.
  • Defined modernization strategy using microservices and event-driven architecture patterns.
  • Implemented DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD automation to improve cycle time and reduce release risk.
  • Established architecture governance and delivery coaching across both cloud-native and legacy teams.
  • Oversaw blended engineering teams (onshore/offshore), improving collaboration and accountability.
  • Partner with product and C-level leadership to ensure technology roadmaps directly support business strategy.

Vice President

Intellinet
Greater Atlanta Area
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Led technical delivery strategy for mid-market and enterprise clients, with a focus on agile engineering maturity and modernization.
  • Helped clients adopt Agile Scrum/Kanban frameworks and define team-level delivery metrics.
  • Developed technical roadmaps supporting product growth and operational resilience.
  • Coached engineering leaders on architecture review, velocity tracking, and outcome-focused planning.
  • Designed scalable cloud architectures using Azure, Kubernetes, and event-streaming patterns.

Senior Consultant - Solution Architect - Director

Intellinet
Atlanta , GA
10.2007 - 12.2019
  • Progressed through key leadership roles, defining technical direction and delivery practices across large engineering engagements.
  • Established Agile delivery standards and coaching models across client-facing teams.
  • Created architecture review boards and lightweight governance to support autonomy, with accountability.
  • Championed DevOps and delivery metrics for visibility into team performance and risk.
  • Led solution delivery for cloud-first and hybrid platforms in logistics, retail, and B2B SaaS.

Solution Architect

Relatia Software Corporation
06.2001 - 09.2007
  • Design and supervise the development of both private-use and commercial software.
  • Responsible for architecture of .Net-centric N-tier applications (both ASP.Net and Windows Forms) including user experience, business logic and database tiers.
  • Extensive experience as a liaison between development team and customer.
  • Utilized agile development/Extreme Programming methodologies for application delivery.

Education

Bachelors Degree -

Michigan State University

Skills

  • Enterprise and cloud architecture
  • Microservices and event-driven design
  • Software development life cycle and agile methodologies
  • Technical strategy and road mapping
  • Engineering leadership and team building
  • Platform modernization, iterative transformation
  • Identity management and access control
  • Zero trust architecture concepts
  • DevSecOps, leveraging AI and automation
  • Predictability through process

Timeline

Senior Director Enterprise Architecture

Capstone Logistics, LLC
09.2021 - Current

Vice President

Intellinet
01.2020 - 09.2021

Senior Consultant - Solution Architect - Director

Intellinet
10.2007 - 12.2019

Solution Architect

Relatia Software Corporation
06.2001 - 09.2007

Bachelors Degree -

Michigan State University

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