Robert G. Raleigh
Agile IT Project Manager
Empathy-minded agile IT Project Manager, who brings his servant-leadership agile project management approach to deliver measurable client, project, and business results.
The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
— Max de Pree
About Robert
Meet Robert G. Raleigh, Agile PM
I'm Robert G. Raleigh — an agile IT project manager & frontend developer working in Portland, OR with 10+ years of combined project management, team leadership roles, and technology consulting experience since 2004.
I'll contract directly with your digital agency, or forward-thinking small-to-mid-size business to help your team plan, iterate, development, launch, and maintain your ongoing or upcoming small and large-scale technology projects.
Throughout my career, I've launched more than 100+ enterprise apps, mobile apps, custom CMS websites, e-commerce stores, and static sites, managing a client roster of 5 – 7 projects, with budgets ranging from $5,000 – $250,000.
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How We Work Together
Launch your static website
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Learn moreManage your ongoing projects
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Learn moreLaunch your CMS Website
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Learn moreMaintain your existing website.
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Learn moreLaunch your e-commerce store.
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Learn moreFix your tech emergency
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Static Websites
Static Websites
Modern static websites are built using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a static site generator. Static websites are both higly secure, efficient, easy to update, and often free to host. Informational and marketing websites, landing pages, blogs, portfolios are all good uses of the static site.
Select a PackageStatic Website Packages
Landing Page Site
Launch your new customized static website, that's fast, mobile-responsive, secure, and easy to maintain or update as needed.
This website features:
- Single Landing Page Layout
- Fully Customized Web Design
- Mobile-Responsive Layout
- One API Integration
This website includes:
- Free Domain Registration
- Free Website Hosting
- Free SSL Encryption
- Free Website Analytics
- Free Google Apps
- Free Daily Backups
Price: $3,250
Place DepositSimple Static Site
Launch your new customized static website, that's fast, mobile-responsive, secure, and easy to maintain or update as needed.
This website features:
- Multiple Page Layouts
- Fully Customized Web Design
- Mobile-Responsive Layout
- One API Integration
This website includes:
- Free Domain Registration
- Free Website Hosting
- Free SSL Encryption
- Free Website Analytics
- Free Google Apps
- Free Daily Backups
Price: $4,050
Place DepositComplex Static Site
Develop a new website actionable strategies that advance business outcomes and deliver results.
This website features:
- Fully Customized Web Design
- Mobile-Responsive Layout
- Three API Integrations
This website includes:
- Free Domain Registration
- Free Website Hosting
- Free SSL Encryption
- Free Website Analytics
- Free Google Apps
- Free Daily Backups
Price: $4,725
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CMS Websites
CMS Websites
Most CMS websites are built using HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript. They can be cost-effective, but require ongoing maintenance , fast, and often free to host. Blogs, online resumes, informational, and marketing websites are all good uses of the JAMstack.
Select a PackageCMS Website Packages
Simple CMS Website
Launch your new website, that's fast, mobile-responsive, secure, and easy for us to maintain or update as needed.
This website features:
- Partially Editable Content
- Customized Web Design
- Mobile-Responsive Design
- (1) Basic API Integrations
This website includes:
- Free Domain Registration
- Free Website Hosting
- Free SSL Encryption
- Free Website Analytics
- Free Google Apps
- Free Daily Backups
Price: $3,750
Place DepositSimple CMS Website
Launch your new website, that's fast, mobile-responsive, secure, and easy for us to maintain or update as needed.
This website features:
- Partially Editable Content
- Customized Web Design
- Mobile-Responsive Design
- (1) Basic API Integrations
This website includes:
- Free Domain Registration
- Free Website Hosting
- Free SSL Encryption
- Free Website Analytics
- Free Google Apps
- Free Daily Backups
Price: $3,750
Place DepositEnterprise CMS Site
Develop a new website actionable strategies that advance business outcomes and deliver results.
This website features:
- Fully Editable Content
- Customized Web Design
- Mobile-Responsive Layout
- (3) Advanced API Integrations
This website includes:
- Free Domain Registration
- Free Website Hosting
- Free SSL Encryption
- Free Website Analytics
- Free Google Apps
- Free Daily Backups
Price: $4,950
Place DepositGet in touch
E-Commerce Stores
E-Commerce Shops
Most e-commerce shops are built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. They are efficient, fast, and often free to host. Magento, Shopify, Big Commerce, or an API such as Authorize.net, PayPal, Square, or Stripe.
Select a PackageE-Commerce Shop Packages
Simple Online Shop
Develop a new website actionable strategies that advance business outcomes and deliver results.
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This includes:
- Free Domain Registration
- Free Website Hosting
- BUSINESS CASE REALIZATION
- MERGER + INTEGRATION EXECUTION
- BUSINESS + OPERATING MODEL STRATEGY
- DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Price: $4,950
Let's Get StartedComplex Online Shop
Develop a new website actionable strategies that advance business outcomes and deliver results.
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This includes:
- Free Domain Registration
- Free Website Hosting
- BUSINESS CASE REALIZATION
- MERGER + INTEGRATION EXECUTION
- BUSINESS + OPERATING MODEL STRATEGY
- DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Price: $6,875
Let's Get StartedGet in touch
Agile Project Management
Agile Project Management
Most e-commerce shops are built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. They are efficient, fast, and often free to host. Magento, Shopify, Big Commerce, or an API such as Authorize.net, PayPal, Square, or Stripe.
Learn MoreAgile PM Service
Develop a new website actionable strategies that advance business outcomes and deliver results.
This service features:
- 1 – 7 ongoing managed projects
- 45 Min Weekly Project Checkups
- Keep Your Own Software clause
This service includes:
- Budgeting
- Business Requirements
- Client Meetings
- Daily Standups
- Forecasting
- Invoicing
- Scheduling
- Quality Assurance
- User Testing
Agile PM Software/Tools
Agile Software
Asana, Basecamp, Confluence, Jira, Trello
Communication Software
Google Chat, Hangouts, Meet, Skype, Slack
Agile PM Monthly Plans
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Website Maintenance
Website Maintenance
It's essential to update your website regularly and keep properly maintained. Let us handle the technical details, so you can focus on more pressing business tasks that matter.
Learn MoreTech Janitor Service
This monthly service covers all of your website maintenance and updates needed to maintain a professional, up-to-date website.
This Service Features:
- Website Maintenance
- Website Updates
This Service Includes:
- Blog Post Updates
- Content Updates
- E-Commerce Updates
- Event Updates
- Image Optimization
- Image Updates
- Meeting Updates
- Responsive Layouts
- Site Optimization
- SSL Installs
- Web Content
- Web Hosting
Tech Janitor Software/Tools
CMS Systems
Drupal, NationBuilder, Squarespace, Wix, Wordpress
E-Commerce
Big Commerce, Shopify, Square, Woo Commerce, YoKart
Hosting
Amazon AWS, Digital Ocean, Firebase, Heroku, Hosting, Github Pages, Google Cloud, Netlify
Email Marketing Platforms
Constant Contact, Drip, Emma, Mailchimp
Version Control
Bitbucket, Git, Github
Tech Janitor Monthly Plans
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Emergency Tech Assistance
Emergency Tech Assistance
For the moment when your boss tells you to ship the project by Christmas Day or else. In other words, our emergency on-call tech consultants will put out your fire.
Learn MoreEmergency Tech Agent Service
If it wasn't a true technical or project or business emergency, then you wouldn't have picked up the phone or sent the email.
This service features:
- Agile Project Management
- Backend Development
- Frontend Development
- E-Commerce Development
This service may include:
- Community Relations
- Copywriting
- Debugging
- Email Marketing
- Executive Assistance
- Fundraising
- Grantwriting
- Hosting
- Mentoring
- Operations
- Photography
- Training
- User Testing
- Quality Assurance
Tech Agent Software/Tools
CMS Systems
Drupal, NationBuilder, Netlify CMS, Squarespace, Wix, Wordpress
Hosting
Amazon AWS, Digital Ocean, Firebase Google Cloud, Github Pages, Heroku, Netlify
E-Commerce API
Moltin, Square, Stripe, PayPal
E-Commerce Platforms
Big Commerce, Magento, Shopify
Email Marketing Platforms
Constant Contact, Drip, Emma, Mailchimp
Version Control
Bitbucket, Git, Github
Tech Agent Service Plans
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Clients
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Projects
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Contact Us
Contact Information
Hours of Operation
Office
NXT Industries:Lab1302 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
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Meet Robert
Let's Meet
Let's grab a fresh cup of coffee, and discuss your new project or opportunity.
Let's Chat
You can get me up to speed on the problem you need to be solved.
Send me a note
Fill me in on some project details and the challenges you're currently facing.
How We Begin Projects
What have you tried? What hasn't worked for you in the past? What has.
How We Track Progress
We use a variety of best-practice agile software tools, including Asana, Basecamp, Jira, and Trello. We manage project assets using tools Google Apps, Dropbox. Our goal is to create an easy accessible, Allow us to monitor the progress at any time, without creating signifant document project debt due to over-documentation. Depending on the size of your project. These tools allow us to accurately measure, and forecast the time remaining on your project milestones, and the epic features are part of your project.
CMS Website PackagesHow We Measure Success
Of course project success begins with delivering your project on budget and on time. But looking deeper, your project should align with your business objectives. A successful enables you to meet your businesss objectives, while poisting your web presence for your future goals and objectives down the road.
How We Communicate
Maintaining effective, transparent, and honest, communication between the project manager, product owner, and technical lead is essential to any successful product launch. Our direct communication be managed using Google Calendar, Chat, Meet, Slack. Telephone, or Email. Personally, I believe Slack + Video is more effective and than telephone email. But of course, we're open to using traditional tools if you prefer.
How We Handle Development
Your project's technical development work is completed in pre-defined, agile sprints. Each sprint is followed by a face-to-face meeting, to demo your completed work. Planned and completed work is tracked openly using industry-standard tools such as Asana, Basecamp, Confluence, and Jira. Visual product prototypes used in planning are built with Adobe XD, Invision, or Sketch. We'll store your code, documents, spreadsheets, and project assets using reliable tools like Dropbox, Github, and Google Drive.
How We Identify Objectives
Your website is the front door to your business. But your online presence also fits within the larger context of your business. We'll work together to assess your key business objectives, and examine how those will be tied closely and supported by your website or e-commerce store. to more clearly identify your project's measures of success.
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About Robert G. Raleigh
I'm Robert G. Raleigh — an agile IT project manager & frontend developer working in Portland, OR with 10+ years of combined project management, team leadership roles, and combined technology consulting experience since 2004.
I'll parter directly with your digital agency, or forward-thinking small-to-mid-size business to help your team plan, iterate, develop, launch, and maintain your small-to-mid-size, or large-scale technology projects.
Throughout my career, development teams have launched more than 100+ enterprise apps, mobile apps, custom CMS websites, e-commerce stores, and static sites under my leadership. We acheived this sucess while managing a client roster of 5 – 7 projects, with budgets ranging from $5,000 – $250,000.
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in English, from Portland State University, with a concentration in professional writing. I've also completed additional Management/Supervisory Development training at Portland Community College in project management and leadership.
Outside of work, I’m passionate about songwriting,slide blues guitar, and intergenerational learning. Most Sundays, I can be found in the yellow or blue room at Powell’s Books, looking for the next great mystery or short story writer.
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Robert's Story
What are you going to do with an English degree? Write the Great American Novel? Become a university professor?
Have you ever been asked a question by a stranger that changed your life? Well, I have! I was asked this question repeatedly during my freshman and sophmore years of college. I've gotta be honest with you. I didn't have a great answer.
But hearing this question over and over got me thinking. What was I going to do with my life? Looking inward, my answer was technology. I've always been passionate about technology. Boy — let me tell ya, teaching yourself how to code was a much different beast in 2004.
In 2009, I joined the staff at Linn-Benton Chamber Coalition. Technology Association of Oregon and during this time, I was part of the team that launched the Willamette Angel Conference,
In 2012, I co-founded Log Camp, a social venture developing coding and computer science curriculum for use in after-school programs in middle and high schools. Under my leadership, the Log Camp program scaled to seven teaching sites, serving almost 500 youth, and proving more than 4000 cumulutive hours of onsite instruction.
In 2014, our team were global finalists for the prestigious ImagineK12 EdTech vertical at Y Combinator, and the PIE PDX accelerator in 2014. In 2015, the team and I were considered for startup investment by the newly established Intel Capital: Diversity Fund, investing $125 million dollars in technology startups run by women and underrepresented minorities.
In 2016, I joined the team at Hello World Dev’s, a software agency with a firm commitment to mentoring emerging talent. While in charge of project management at Hello World, I've managed a rotating roster of 5 - 7 software and technology projects, with project budgets ranging in size from $5,000 to $100,000 to $250,000. Our team has launched 80+ projects in the past 16 months.
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Robert's Values
Agility
I believe that agility is central to the success and longevity of any modern technology professional. Being agile, and cultivating an ability to face the uncertain, quickly make decisions, and rapidly de-escalate situations, is essential in today's internet-based world.
Community
I believe in helping others through direct action in my own community. I do this in many ways, but I'm happiest when the answer to "What can I contribute today?" is action-driven, and I'm creating lasting value, rather than just "giving".
Creativity
I believe that creativity is innate in all people, but our ability to leverage creative thinking is often prevented by fear. It's not always the level of creativity, or novelty of a new idea or solution that matters most. It's having the courage to implement it.
Empathy
I believe that empathy is a buzz word for many of us. Starting out with empathy—for customers—for coworkers—for strangers can be difficult. Yet it's essential, and can be so powerful when it's genuine. A human connection can change everything.
Problem-Solving
I believe that effective problem-solving comes from an iterative approach. My intellectual curiosity and drive to identify and solve problems has led me to lean into many unique business obstacles and challenges throughout my career.
Wisdom
I believe we owe it to ourselves and those around us to "pay our successes forward". I actively seek out diverse leaders, from different geneartions, sharing accrued wisdom and experience freely with others, as part of my daily professional approach.
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Work Experience
Hello World Devs Portland, OR
IT Project Manager Aug 2016 - Present
- Led 9 person team in development of 80+ projects from initiation to launch
- Managed ongoing roster of 5 – 7 projects with budgets of $5,000 – $250,000
- Facilitated company-wide use of agile methodology using Jira and Confluence
Log Camp Portland, OR
Executive Director Oct 2012 - Mar 2016
- Global finalist for Imagine K12 EdTech and PIE PDX accelerators in 2014
- Scaled technology education programs to seven locations, serving 225+ youth
- Led 7-person product team, producing 140+ hours of instructional materials
Technology Association of Oregon Portland, OR
Event Manager Mar 2009 - Nov 2009
- Delivered 20+ full-stack web development projects, with project budgets from $3,000 to $20,000.
- Designed brand identities for 7 small and mid-size businesses
- Accomplishment One should not need to cross two lines
Linn-Benton Chamber Coalition Corvallis, OR
Technology Community Coordinator Mar 2009 - Nov 2009
- Restored organization's positive community goodwill with seven regional technology groups
- Produced ARRA Act investment workshop attended by 100 key stakeholders
- Increased organization's business prospecting efficiency by building a 5-county prospect database
RGR Digital Portland, OR
Frontend Developer Jan 2007 - Present
- Developed 20+ web and e-commerce sites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Secured 30+ small and mid-size contracts with budgets of $3,000 - $20,000
- Used Lean and Agile methodology to meet project scope, budget, milestones
Oregon Health Sciences University Portland, OR
Shift Leader Sep 2004 - Jan 2007
- Reached 96% accuracy rating by re-assigning team duties to better suit skills
- Achieved 16% reduction in daily production time by altering delivery routes
- Trained and onboarded 15+ diverse, bilingual, and multinational employees
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Volunteer Experience
NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER — PORTLAND, OR
Dates: Dec 2014 - Present
Roles: Community Leaders Council, Sunrise East Mentor
DOWNTOWN COMPASSION CLINIC — PORTLAND, OR
Dates: Oct 2015 - Present
Roles: Event Host
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PORTLAND — PORTLAND, OR
Dates: Dec 2014 - Present
Roles: Board Secretary, Building and Property Committe, Faith and Witness Committee
PORTLAND METRO STEM PARTNERSHIP — PORTLAND, OR
Dates: Jan 2013 — Mar 2016
Roles: Teachers Collaboratory
STARTUP CAMP PDX — PORTLAND, OR
Dates: Feb 2014
Roles: Web Development Mentor
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Project Management Skillset
Programming Languages
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
CSS Preprocessors
SASS
LESS
Bootstrap
Foundation
Semantic UI
JS Libraries
jQuery
React.JS
Client JS Frameworks
Angular.JS
Vue.JS
Meteor
JS Server Frameworks
Node.JS
Express.JS
JS Build Tools
Webpack
Brunch
Gulp
Version Control Systems
Git
Github
Bitbucket
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
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Software/Tools
Project Management Software
Basecamp
Confluence
JIRA
Microsoft Project
Trello
Design Software
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Email Software
Gmail
Microsoft Outlook
JS Libraries
Adobe XD
InVision
Sketch
Spreadsheets Software
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
Time Tracking Software
Harvest
Forecast
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Development Skillset
Programming Languages
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
CSS Preprocessors
SASS
LESS
CSS Frameworks
Bootstrap
Foundation
Semantic UI
JS Libraries
jQuery
React.JS
Client JS Frameworks
Angular.JS
Vue.JS
Meteor
JS Server Frameworks
Node.JS
Express.JS
JS Build Tools
Webpack
Brunch
Gulp
Version Control Systems
Git
Github
Bitbucket
Static Hosting Platforms
Amazon S3
Dropbox
Firebase Hosting
Forge
Github Pages
Netlify
Version Control Systems
Amazon AWS
Google App Engine
Heroku
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Education
PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE — PORTLAND, OR
Dates: Sep 2011 — July 2013
Program: Management/Supervisory Development
Certificate: Project Management Certificate: Leadership
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY — PORTLAND, OR
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, English
Concentration: Professional Writing
Graduation: July 2006
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Training
AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION — PORTLAND, OR
Workshop: Flawless Client Communication
Dates: Sep 2017
PORTLAND METRO STEM PARTNERSHIP — PORTLAND, OR
Workshop: Next Generation Science Standards
Workshop: Advancing STEM Instruction Through Engineering Design
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Hackathons
HACK THE DOT PDX (VACASA) — PORTLAND, OR
Description: A Hack the Dot is a two-hour hackathon where coding school students, junior developers, experienced developers, marketers, designers and curious web people come together to build ideas around a domain name. Our events are meant to be a quick and fun way to build a humorous (and functional) product quickly while meeting people in your tech/startup community.
Role: Frontend Web Developer
Date: Sep 2017
HACK THE DOT PDX (QUICKLEFT) — PORTLAND, OR
Description: A Hack the Dot is a two-hour hackathon where coding school students, junior developers, experienced developers, marketers, designers and curious web people come together to build ideas around a domain name. Our events are meant to be a quick and fun way to build a humorous (and functional) product quickly while meeting people in your tech/startup community.
Role: Frontend Web Developer
Date: Sep 2017
HACK OREGON (SPRING BUILDATHON) — PORTLAND, OR
Description: A Hack the Dot is a two-hour hackathon where coding school students, junior developers, experienced developers, marketers, designers and curious web people come together to build ideas around a domain name. Our events are meant to be a quick and fun way to build a humorous (and functional) product quickly while meeting people in your tech/startup community.
Role: Frontend Web Developer
Date: Sep 2017
HACKPDX (AIRBNB) — PORTLAND, OR
Description: We're back! Join us for the Winter 2015 Hackathon at Airbnb Portland! The theme is education, but feel free to hack on something PDX related or anything at all.
Role: Frontend Web Developer
Date: December 5, 2015
HACK PDX (SCHOOLS) — PORTLAND, OR
Description: We're HackPDX, A nonprofit group dedicated to throwing Portland's largest hackathons and building awesome hacks for PDX.
Role: Project Manager
Date: Sep 2017
