Rusty Bennett Email & Phone Number

I am a results-driven and accomplished VP of Technology with a passion for driving innovation, leading digital transformation initiatives, and delivering impactful technology solutions. With a proven track record of success in the technology sector, I have a strong background in developing and executing strategic technology roadmaps, managing cross-functional teams, and leveraging emerging technologies to propel business growth.My expertise lies in spearheading large-scale technology initiatives, driving operational excellence, and maximizing organizational performance. I have a deep understanding of the ever-evolving technology landscape and a keen ability to identify emerging trends and leverage them to create competitive advantages. Whether it's implementing cloud solutions, enhancing cybersecurity frameworks, or harnessing the power of data analytics, I am adept at aligning technology strategies with business goals to drive innovation and deliver sustainable results.

Listed skills include Restaurants, Pos, Hospitality, Sales, and 43 others.

• Principal Consultant

  Datanav Consulting

  Sep 2017 - Present - Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  DataNav Consulting serves as a full service Restaurant Technology (ResTech) consulting firm. Spending a majority of our time in the enterprise space, we are frequently hired for VCIO roles, Interim IT Departments, or similar roles to work hand in hand with the executive teams to Design, Negotiate & Procure, Architect, Train and Implement/Deploy a new IT Stack or IT Stack Refresh and Update. During that process, our team works directly with company executives and their teams that span over the entire organization, Operations, IT, Finance, Marketing and even HR as they frequently control the e-Learning aspect of our projects. While every client currently may not have the need for all of our services, often clients will engage for specific reasons. For example, whether it is an RFP for new POS or Back Office, or something more complex like custom development or integrations. We take pride in providing a simplified, cost effective solution to our client’s problems while earning their trust in our processes and solutions. With over 50 years of restaurant experience, over 50 B2B relationships and a vast wealth of resources at our disposal, DataNav Consulting firm has the ability to save you more than you would ever spend on our services while taking the pressure off of your internal teams to run projects instead of day to day operations.In addition to working with restaurant clients, and as a result of our reputation in the industry, we spend a significant amount of time engaged as trusted advisers for various private equity groups to serve as industry experts and consult on M&A on their behalf. As PE groups are constantly looking for “The Next Big Thing” in the restaurant technology space, we not only serve as strategic consultants but also as market and product specialist as well. Providing all of the necessary services to enable them to acquire their targets with the utmost confidence that this is the best investment for what they are trying to accomplish.