Managing development and deployment of custom software solutions since 1999, with the inception of his first enterprise, Austin Data Works, Dustin has extensive expertise in bringing value to his clientele by way of quality, specialized products. Austin Data Works became Headspring Systems in 2005, and to date Dustin has successfully led projects for over 125 clients including custom applications for Dell, Trilogy, Activant, and many others. Dustin's past experience includes technology consulting and enterprise architecture, programming, business management, and finance. Dustin is actively involved in the community as a board member and volunteers for several non-profit organizations. Dustin is a graduate of University of Texas at Austin, is a dedicated Longhorns fan, a musician, and an expert in preparing smoked BBQ ribs.
Jeffrey Palermo, CTO
A senior partner of Headspring Systems, Jeffrey specializes in Agile management coaching and helps companies double the productivity of software teams. He is instrumental in the Austin software community as a member of the board of directors of AgileAustin and a Director of the Austin .Net User Group. Jeffrey has been recognized by Microsoft as a "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional" (MVP) for technical and community leadership. He is also certified as a MCSD.Net and ScrumMaster. Jeffrey has spoken and facilitated at industry conferences such as VSLive, DevTeach, and Microsoft Tech Ed. He also speaks to user groups around the country as part of the INETA Speakers' Bureau. Jeffrey is also a Christian, husband, father, motorcyclist, Eagle Scout, U.S. Army Veteran (Iraq 2003), Texas A&M University graduate, and a dedicated Aggie fan.
Kevin Hurwitz, .NET Practice Manager
A senior partner of Headspring Systems, Kevin Hurwitz oversees the delivery of .NET implementations and leads Headspring's effort to refine its industry-leading software delivery processes. These processes include ROI-focused requirements analysis, agile project management, and the extensive use of automation to increase business value and software accuracy while simultaneously reducing implementation costs. In total, Kevin has eleven years of experience delivering custom software for more than twenty companies, of all sizes, across multiple industries including e-commerce, insurance, real estate, mortgage lending, and telecommunications. He is also a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and has delivered several technical presentations for .NET user groups and software development conferences.
