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Buck Butler
Southwest Airlines
Buck Butler is a Senior Technology Manager at Southwest Airlines with over nine years of experience in aviation technology and ground operations. He has progressed through various roles at Southwest, from Business Analyst to his current position leading Application Delivery for Ground Operations, where he specializes in operational readiness for major technology implementations and SAFe methodology. He holds an MBA from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Management from Creighton University, bringing a unique blend of business acumen and technical leadership to the airline industry.
Newest · 2025
Faster, Cheaper, and Safer
This paper looks at the long-standing trade-offs between speed, cost, and security in software development and operations.
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