Dane Barata has been Team Rubicon’s CFO for six years, and he has led the organization to achieve financial excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic growth in its disaster response and humanitarian aid mission. As CFO, he has overseen the growth and scale of the organization, which has involved the adoption of a strong enterprise management system and cost management. He has also embraced the role of a “modern CFO,” who is a visionary leader that fosters strategic planning and innovation to enhance the organization’s impact in disaster response.
As Team Rubicon broadens its scope and skills in construction, workplace development, and international presence, Barata has ensured that the financial resources are quickly deployed and aligned with the organization’s goals.
During his tenure as CFO, Barata has led his innovative team in implementing numerous process improvements, creating new protocols, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and undergoing internal restructuring to positively impact the organization. The team’s focus on early AI and ML adoption within the sector has revolutionized financial forecasting and modeling at Team Rubicon, driving productivity and efficiency across Team Rubicon. The adoption of AI and ML has significantly improved the accuracy and reliability of the department’s financial forecasts and models. These technologies enable the finance team to analyze vast amounts of data quickly, identify trends, and make more informed decisions. TR’s biggest technology partner is Microsoft. Together, they have implemented cutting edge tools that enable service sectors to adopt some common data model and tools as best practices.
