Robert Steffler

Chief Technology Officer at ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

About Robert Steffler

Robert Steffler is Chief Technology Officer at ECPI University. Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States.

Results-focused executive and trusted advisor whom CEOs and Company Presidents rely on to solve their most critical business and technology challenges, the strategic, high-impact initiatives that define their success. Known for consistently delivering enterprise-wide, transformative solutions across AI, data analytics, and digital strategy. Recognized for building high-performing teams, driving measurable impact, and leading enterprise-wide transformations in Higher Education, Retail, CPG, Industrial, Franchise, and Financial Service environments. Key achievements include: • Leading ECPI University's technology transformation as CTO: set the enterprise data strategy, established institutional AI governance and applied AI capabilities, and shaped the modernization strategy for core administrative systems across a multi-campus university • Led Vontier’s enterprise-wide AI strategy and founded its advanced analytics hub • Drove $100M+ OpEx savings at Vontier through supply chain analytics, earning the CEO Kaizen Trophy • Served as the CTO & CIO of Matco Tools, transforming eCommerce, POS, analytics, and product strategies • Rescued Matco’s Oracle Financial Systems modernization tied to a $450M loan portfolio • Drove enterprise-wide personalization and clienteling transformation at Neiman Marcus, launching AI-powered “next best action” insights and mobile POS capabilities that enabled global, anytime client engagement, positioned as a cornerstone of NMG’s $150M digital reinvention • Led JCPenney’s enterprise-wide analytics and data transformation and modernized the payment systems, enabling real-time customer insights and operational efficiencies

Skills

  • Technology Leadership
  • C Level Management
  • Technology Management

Additional experience

  • Vice President, Data & Analytics

    Vontier

    April 2021 – March 2025

Education

  • M.S., Texas A&M University
  • B.S., Texas A&M University