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Rob Schmidt

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Independent Consultant at First90 Technology Consulting
📍 Emeryville, California, United States

Rob is a technology executive with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise-scale transformation for global organizations. His expertise lies in modernizing operating models and optimizing cost structures through data, cloud, and AI. People who have worked with him describe him as a forward-thinking, strategic, and visionary leader and mentor. He holds a BS from California State University, Chico.

Outside of his technology career, Rob is actively involved in his familys multi-generational winery, Estate 1856, in Dry Creek Valley. Alongside his wife, he has a deep appreciation for the art of blending wine varietals, a passion cultivated while living abroad in the UK and traveling through France.

He is the 6th generation in his family to be involved in the historic vineyard property founded in 1856.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Independent Consultant
Job Level
Senior
Location
Emeryville, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Rob shows up

Charming & Persuasive
Achievment Oriented
Generous

They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Priorities

Topics Rob cares about

Enterprise Transformation
His entire career is focused on leading large-scale transformation, modernizing IT strategy, and redesigning operating models for global companies.
Cost Optimization
A core competency highlighted in his profile, with a proven record of reducing operating costs and improving margins through technology.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Independent Consultant
First90 Technology Consulting
1-2024 - 11-2025
Vice President IT, Business Solutions
Incora
6-2020 - 2-2024
Technology Consultant
Independent Consultant
2-2015 - 11-2019
SVP Technology, CTO North America
Pearson
3-2006 - 1-2015
Executive Director Information Technology / Chief Data Officer
Dell
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1994 - 1998
BS
California State University, Chico
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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