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Steve Russo

AI Development and CIO

€657/day
Lititz, US
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Steve

Technology executive and freelance AI application developer with extensive experience helping businesses automate processes and improve productivity through AI. I design and build custom AI solutions, including intelligent assistants, workflow automations, document processing systems, and business applications that integrate with existing platforms.

With a background as a COO/CIO, I combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of business operations, allowing me to create practical AI solutions that deliver measurable results. Whether you need to streamline repetitive tasks, leverage generative AI, or develop a custom AI-powered application, I focus on building scalable, user-friendly solutions that solve real business challenges.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • I.B. Abel,
    Vice President, Information Technology
    January 2026 - Today (6 months)
    York, PA, USA
    • • Assessed enterprise technology infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, and business systems, developing a comprehensive IT roadmap aligned with organizational growth and operational objectives.
    • • Partnered with executive leadership to align IT investments with business goals, providing strategic guidance on infrastructure modernization, business applications, and digital transformation opportunities.
    • • Led rapid evaluation and optimization of IT operations, implementing process improvements and performance metrics that increased visibility, accountability, and operational effectiveness across the technology organization.
    Web development Tech Lead artificial intelligence JSON
  • Kabinet Krafters,
    Chief Information Officer
    January 2020 - Today (6 years and 6 months)
    Prosper, TX, USA
    • • Built and scaled technology in a startup environment, designing the foundational architecture, systems, security, and operating model required to support rapid growth, operational maturity, and long-term scalability.
    • • Led the modernization and standardization of ERP and core business systems on NetSuite, delivering consistent financial controls, operational visibility, and cost discipline across all business units.
    • • Directed the integration of design-to-manufacturing technologies, including CAD/CAM and CNC environments
    • • Executed cloud-first design and implementation strategy, maintaining business continuity and enterprise resilience.
    • • Led design and development of proprietary AI-driven 3D design and pricing application, enabling a seamless design-to-order experience that directly supported revenue growth and operational scalability.
  • Triumph Group,
    Chief Technology Officer
    October 2018 - January 2020 (1 year and 3 months)
    Dallas, TX, USA
    • • Identified and prioritized critical technology improvement opportunities, establishing governance processes, vendor relationships, and strategic initiatives to enhance security, scalability, and service delivery.
    • • Consolidated BI reporting systems across 50+ global sites, improving enterprise reporting efficiency.
    • • Led Active Directory overhaul and ISO 27001 cybersecurity compliance across all global locations.
    • • Implemented OKTA SSO security solution and support service desk globally for 15,000 end users.

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Education

  • B.A.
    Alvernia University
    B.A.
  • M.B.A
    Pepperdine University
    2027
    M.B.A

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