Principal & CIO
Russ has 36 years of experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, spanning multiple industries and a wide spectrum of changing technologies. Prior to his role as Manager of Information Services, and now CIO, at Kassouf, Russ was the founder and CEO of a local IT firm that grew to prominence as one of area’s leading firms for healthcare technology. He was directly responsible for hundreds of clients, involved as a business consultant, project manager and support provider. His experience as both a solution provider and a business owner gives him a unique insight into his client relationships.
Areas of specialty include cybersecurity, project management, business start-up, systems implementation, infrastructure planning, vendor management, cost and resource analysis, security assessment, and disaster recovery and resiliency planning.
One of Russ’ core beliefs is outreach and education. He is a past President of the InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance, and currently serves on the Board of TechBirmingham.
Kassouf Healthcare Advisory Team connects with physicians, industry leaders at Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Circle of Care
Kassouf director featured in Business Alabama magazine
