Built and implemented a strategic plan to build and transform a PMO to use an Agile approach that ensures continuous delivery and full transparency. Defined a set of values and principles and executed these into a set of standard practices. Using strong implementation and product delivery strategies along with technical expertise improved workflow efficiency resulting in the delivery of quality products. ● Collaborated with cross-functional Stakeholders performing technology feasibility studies defining functional and non-function requirements to actionable plans using CI/CD, Cloud Technologies, and Cloud Migration● Directed a portfolio of Agile projects from requirements gathering, and technical architecture throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with direct oversight over budgets and delivery● Managed on and offshore teams, moving development and implementation teams towards an Agile approach for continuous improvement while ensuring continuous and sustainable delivery with 20% efficiency improvement● Strategic planning improved processes for solution engineering, workflow management, service management, incident management, and written communication leading to technology implementation and optimizationTechnical Program Management |Performance |Data Analytics | Stakeholder Management | Process Management | Governance | Data-Driven Decision Making | Mentoring | Emerging Technologies | B2B | SaaS PaaS

Strategic visionary defining technology and operational strategy with responsibility for delivery of full-stack product software development. Drove the design and strategic implementation of Governance across the Optum Platform. Supported multiple platforms including Cloud, Windows, and Linux environments. Drove cost reduction and revenue gains with oversight over multi-million dollar budgeted projects. Led recruitment and training efforts to build strong cross-functional teams consisting of Engineering Leads, Engineers, and Support team members.● Stakeholder management executing strategic Governance plans getting buy-in from internal stakeholders as a result awarded High Trust Certification for the platform● Recognized with three Bravo Awards for understanding customer needs and delivery of the major Console product ahead of schedule twice – full stack development effort● Drove strategic planning to improve workflow management, continuous improvement, and delivery of cloud applications by introducing automation and CI/CD improving performance by 10%● Defined Metrics – KPIs/OKRs and led design teams designing scalable, low-latency, high-performance applications, such as Electronic Health Records (EHR), for cloud migration improving user satisfaction by 10%● Mentored junior software engineers exceeding governance standards through automation reducing defects 15%● Transformed business insights using GitHub to automate workflows, data integration, and pipelines along with governance to lessen rework by 10%● Directed On and Offshore Scrum Teams while collaborating with Executives to champion Agile and increase platform stability by 15% or greaterCloud Technologies | Data Analytics Process Management | Data-Driven Decision Making | Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) | Implementation of Innovative Technologies | Emerging Technology Feasibility Studies |B2B |SaaS PaaS

Cloud migration strategy establishing Architecture, Software Development, Networking, and PMO practices focusing on robust cloud implementation and product delivery strategies. Provided stakeholder management, solution engineering, technical leadership, and expertise while fueling innovation, introducing new cloud technologies, and issue resolution.● Architected secure project technical architecture patterns to ensure data encryption and uphold governance standards for Xcel Energy’s nuclear power plants reducing overall exposure by 10%● Collaborated with C-Suite executives translating technical requirements into actionable plans improving delivery 10%● Developed resiliency strategies for solving complex problems using virtualization, implementation of innovative technologies, and cloud technologies reducing costs by 20%● Technical leadership spearheading development using on and offshore teams to define functional and non-functional requirements along with user stories reducing rework by 10%● Moved organization towards Agile/Scrum methodology for Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to effect continuous improvement effectively maintain project schedules and decrease delivery time by 15%● Strategic design of PaaS and SaaS environments deploying to the cloud using emerging technologies allowing users to connect to cloud-based apps improving communications by 10%Technical Program Management | Performance | Strategic Planning |Data Analytics Process Management | Data-Driven Decision Making | Written Communication | Technology Feasibility Studies | Mentoring | Metrics – KPIs/OKRs

Responsible for overall strategic planning regarding hardware, administration, product and software development, budgeting, PMO, and support within multiple environments with multimillion-dollar operating budgets. Led recruitment and training efforts for cross-functional teams. Provided decision-making support along with customer-facing events to capitalize on client business needs—negotiated contracts with outside vendors for both software and hardware.● Strategic visionary generating new contracts through market analysis, quality improvement, implementation of innovative technologies, and customer insights increasing revenue by over 10%● Managed setup within delivered products ensuring access to required users while maintaining data quality and security● Ensured solution engineering efforts were in line with requirements, technical architecture, and project scope through Agile practices effecting continuous improvement and reducing defects by 25% ● Refined requirements by breaking down financials to achieve exact cost estimates and reduced development time 20%● Engaged in analysis using Metrics KPIs/OKRs, to feed planning, written communication, and project continuity ensuring clear scope and breakdown increasing productivity by 15%● Spearheaded recruitment initiatives to build and mentor a robust team of Engineering Leads, Engineers, and Support staff with cross-functional capabilities Technical Program Management | Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) | Data Analytics | Stakeholder Management | Process Management | Governance | Data-Driven Decision Making | Contract Negotiation | Technology Feasibility Studies | Salesforce | Emerging Technologies | Performance | B2B | PaaS SaaS

Provided insight into the Governor of New York’s initiative to execute the State Disaster Recover Action Plan related to Hurricane Sandy. Coached New York State executives improving processes and delivery resulting in 15% improved delivery.● Provided strategic planning to develop and install critical software to facilitate the program ensuring proper resource allocation and alignment throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) ● Conducted comprehensive infrastructure analysis, defining metrics – KPIs/OKRs, significantly enhancing technical architecture and data strategy to ensure data-driven decision making fortifying control process management ● Implemented Agile in concert with stakeholders, architects, and developers to improve development and delivery 20%

Managed technology infrastructure and large-scale IT security projects with combined budgets of $40 Million under the direction of two C-Level executives under the Chief Information Officer. Defined best practices and led eight Project Managers while challenging historical assumptions. Set up Governance processes to ensure software performance and stability.● Provided leadership for process management, implementation of innovative technologies, solution engineering, and coaching C-Level executives in data analytics and data-driven decision-making● Guided portfolio of projects from requirements gathering through implementation with direct oversight over budgets, delivery, and Metrics – KPIs and OKRs● Championed Agile methodology training Project Managers how to work within an Agile environment improving quality by 25% and reducing rework by 30%

Led development and systems on Healthcare Xchange of New York (HIXNY) as an Independent Consultant. Define KPIs and OKRs helping the team to measure goals and performance for projects such as Electronic Health Record (EHR).● Deployed efficient user provisioning strategies for the comprehensive configuration of complex software ● Optimized testing and migration via enhanced schedules and implementation timelines improving time to market● Established consistency and provided senior leadership clear strategy by facilitating communication and negotiation with multiple statewide vendors

Guided all aspects of a $30 Million biometrics facial and fingerprint system providing data collection and information processing capabilities. Led 130 people to create products, demonstrate product/market fit, and satisfy stakeholders.● Enhanced preventative maintenance procedures across all locations attaining a significant increase in uptime of 15% as a result● Pioneered the restructuring and update of test system software and hardware, resulting in a significant reduction of migration errors by 20%● Coached development and implementation teams towards an Agile approach ensuring sustainability delivery with 20% more efficiency

Managed both infrastructure and large-scale security projects, healthcare projects, pharmaceutical, and financial projects with budgets up to $20M. Responsibilities included defining best practices and leading four development teams in project planning, budgeting, monitoring, controls, development, and execution.● Managed and delivered health care projects, using on and offshore teams, for Express Scripts. Improved operation efficiencies, reduced operation burdens by 10%● HIPAA-certified data security by implementing logging to secure data ensuring HIPAA standards● Led the development of an efficient online system to sell and deliver a generic replacement for Lipitor that generated $10 million in sales within the first month

Directed the administration, product and software development efforts, support efforts, and budgeting on the z/OS, VSE, and Linux systems. Oversaw all aspects ensuring the success of the division, such as sales, marketing, technical support, and new product development using a scrum agile methodology. Responsible for hiring, developing, leading, mentoring, and motivating a team of solution architects, developers, and support staff. Provided P&L oversight and a $15 million dollar budget.● Designed a new release management system reducing defects by 20% and improving uptime 10%● Improved the TCP/IP stack that IBM delivered as part of their VSE platform reducing defects 20%● Architected new software, enhanced current products with new capabilities improving efficiency 15% and improving sales 10%