Russ started his IT career as Developer at Accenture and played delivery roles from Analyst to Architect and Tech Lead to Program Manager on custom build project. Hanging up his suitcase, he joined Nationwide Insurance where helped establish Nationwide’s Agile methods, lead the Agile training efforts at its Application Development Center, and served as an Application Delivery Leader. Russ now serves as a Director of Agile Technical Management for the Growth, Innovation and Digital division of The Gap in Columbus Ohio. Russ is also a husband, father of two and a practicing musician.