GULLVIEW TECHNOLOGIES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- VICE PRESIDENT of SOLUTION CONSULTING
As a member of Gullview Technology's executive team, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge across technology domains and deep expertise in Enterprise Architecture and Commercial IT Services for Gullview. Andy has had continual success in navigating the most difficult business and technology challenges throughout his career. A common thread in Andy's career has been his ability to help organizations and companies navigate transformations. Andy has led and experienced transformation in many ways including large Platform Migrations, Modernizations for Portfolios and Applications, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Public Cloud Transitions.
Having spent more than ten years in commercial IT Consulting, Andy understands the challenges and opportunities companies face and what the consulting business model affords. In Andy's career, he has been sought out for his ability to step in, assess an IT Organization, and provide recommended tactical actions and strategic long-term direction, which has allowed him to successfully navigate many multi-year engagements. Secondly, Andy's ability to build successful teams to drive business value through technology solution enablement has allowed both his organization and client organizations to achieve successful outcomes both financially and in added capabilities.
Andy has spent his 30-year IT Career in the Airline, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Education business verticals. Andy worked his way through software engineering and IT Manager roles into Director Level Leadership and Architecture Roles where he learned the craft of Solution, Portfolio, and Enterprise Architecture in a very complex business domain. Throughout Andy's career he has been a visionary leader not willing to accept the status quo and continues to pursue improvement of the given state.
Andy has won multiple Innovation Awards and has had the opportunity to take on some difficult technology challenges in his career, some of which have driven significant achievements in Healthcare IT. Solving problems and helping people is what drives Andy to continue to pursue his IT career journey today and into the future. Andy grew up in rural north central MN and learned the meaning of hard work at a young age and still lives by the value of working smart and working hard.
As a co-founder of Gullview Technologies, Bill Wolff's vision is to merge the IT needs of Gullview's clients with the heartland innovation of its employees. By providing high-quality job opportunities and economic growth in rural communities, Bill believes Gullview is the strategic partner in software development and IT staff augmentation that will propel businesses forward.
Bill brings over 30 years of experience in leading technology companies, including a large, nationally known IT staffing company. This experience has enabled him to develop a strong understanding of the IT challenges company leaders face.
Whether the focus is to help drive significant growth for a client through technology, or to supplement their IT staffing through augmentation, a cornerstone of Bill's efforts is the ability to build a culture of engaged and motivated employees.
Bill is a graduate of Mankato State University, and a native Minnesotan. As such, he does what most Minnesotans do when not focused on business endeavors; he heads to the lake. An avid boater and fisherman, he enjoys spending time with family and friends at his home on Gull Lake.
Ross Graba - Founder, President
Ross Graba is a co-founder of Gullview Technologies, and he combines his background in developing software solutions with his experience developing the tech talent in the heartland. He brings an engaging and energetic style to the company and helps lead innovation, strategy, and software solutions. Ross focuses on working with clients to define and deliver high-value technology solutions by leveraging Gullview's "Lakeshore" technology teams.
Ross began his career in the defense industry, working as a system design engineer and technical program manager for software development on F-16 Fighters. It's here that he developed an appreciation for creating software technology solutions that would be financially sustainable over their lifetime.
With 30 years of experience as a technology executive, Ross understands the challenges industry leaders face in propelling their business forward through technology. Prior to Gullview, Ross has revitalized and re-energized SaaS firms, led strategic turnarounds, and helped to increase sales and operating performance.
Ross is a graduate of North Dakota State University and a native of Minnesota. When not transforming companies through technology and strategic planning, Ross enjoys the outdoors with this family. He's an active Scouting leader and serves as a volunteer with the local school Knowledge Bowl program.