Recruited to enhance the performance of Software Engineering and DevOps teams. Implemented key performance indicators (KPIs), optimized workflows, and fostered a culture of accountability. Achieved a fourfold increase in customer releases within eight months, driving contract renewals, securing new contracts, and boosting adoption of new feature releases.* Lead and mentor diverse engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning across all levels.* Work closely with the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and senior executives to develop and execute strategic engineering initiatives aligned with business objectives.* Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of SaaS software projects, collaborating with product management and stakeholders to define scope, milestones, and deliverables.* Champion Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, ensuring teams deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.* Collaborate with product management to prioritize features and allocate engineering resources to meet product roadmap goals.* Provide technical guidance to drive innovation and maintain technical excellence, staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.* Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize team performance, productivity, and efficiency.* Lead the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of top engineering talent, promoting diversity and fostering a culture of professional development and growth.* Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders, providing regular project updates and acting as a liaison between engineering and other departments.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining processes, enhancing productivity, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Recruited to lead the development of innovative solutions for the Federal Government, with a focus on evolving a healthcare system using Java and Angular technologies. Managed multiple engineering scrum teams, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. Collaborated closely with program management, team leads, and client stakeholders to define strategic goals and align engineering efforts with business objectives. Drove continuous product and process improvements, eliminating technical roadblocks and enhancing team productivity. Ensured the integrity of product development, security, and architecture, overseeing source code management, unit testing, and operational readiness. Created a focused and efficient work environment by protecting teams from external distractions and reducing technical debt.* Lead the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Federal Government, focusing on evolving a healthcare system using Java and Angular technologies.* Manage multiple engineering scrum teams, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality software solutions using Agile/SAFe and DevOps best practices.* Collaborate with program management, team leads, and client stakeholders to define strategic direction, set goals, and align team efforts with business objectives.* Oversee team member management, including assignment, performance evaluation, career planning, and fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment.* Drive continuous product and process improvements, acting as a change agent to eliminate technical roadblocks and enhance team productivity.* Ensure the development, security, and architectural integrity of the product, including source code management, unit testing, and operational readiness.* Protect teams from external distractions, fostering a focused and efficient work environment while reducing or eliminating technical debt.

Recruited to strengthen the engineering team and ensure the successful delivery of high-impact solutions. As the driving force behind the company’s engineering vision, I aligned technical strategies with business objectives to foster growth and innovation. I led and mentored a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, and DevOps professionals, cultivating a collaborative and agile culture focused on continuous improvement. Key contributions include:- Spearheading end-to-end project engineering lifecycles, ensuring on-time delivery, efficient resource allocation, and budget adherence.- Promoting best practices for technical excellence, scalability, and reliability across solutions.- Collaborating with executive leadership to define and execute technical roadmaps and priorities.- Partnering cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Finance, and Customer Success teams to launch impactful products aligned with customer needs.- Driving talent acquisition and fostering an inclusive, high-performing team environment.Through a hands-on approach to enterprise architecture, agile methodologies, and performance tracking, I championed the delivery of cutting-edge solutions, achieving measurable outcomes and positioning the organization for sustained success.

Collaborated with the CEO to shape the company’s technical development roadmap, with a focus on advancing GDS technology and mobile app solutions. Recruited to elevate the engineering function, I led a high-performing team of engineers, architects, and DevOps professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.Key achievements include:Defining and executing the company’s engineering vision and roadmap, driving innovation in GDS technology and delivering cutting-edge mobile applications.Overseeing the end-to-end engineering lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery, resource optimization, and budget management for complex, high-impact projects.Implementing change management programs and agile methodologies to promote adaptability and continuous improvement.Partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Product Management, and Customer Success to deliver customer-centric products and solutions.Providing thought leadership to support business growth and client retention, optimizing vendor partnerships for operational efficiency.Attracting and mentoring top talent, fostering an inclusive and high-performing team environment.Establishing and monitoring OKRs, leveraging metrics and dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making.By championing innovation in GDS and mobile technologies, driving best practices, and staying ahead of industry trends, I delivered reliable, scalable, and impactful engineering solutions, positioning the organization as a leader in its field.

- Aligned with executive leadership to prioritize technology-related solutions, driving business initiatives and achieving organizational goals.- Collaborated cross-functionally to drive successful product launches, ensuring alignment between engineering, product, and business teams.- Oversaw the end-to-end project engineering lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery, resource allocation, and budget management for a portfolio of products- Support and execute on the Engineering Vision: Setting the technical direction, through quarterly OKRs, for the team based on the organization direction while aligning the team with the company’s overall goals and business objectives.- Prioritize Projects & Resources: Determine which projects to pursue and allocate limited resources (people, budget, technology) effectively to support the company’s overall goals and business objectives.- Build & Manage High-Performing Teams: Recruit, hire, and develop talented engineers, architects, and DevOps, fostering a healthy, positive, and productive work environment.- Effectively communicated technical decisions and priorities to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.- Provided thought leadership and technical support, enabling the retention and growth of both existing and new business endeavors.- Championed and embedded an agile product enginnering approach, fostering a culture of rapid iteration, experimentation, and continuous improvement.- Established and enforced engineering best practices, methodologies, and standards, managing tech debt backlog while adding functionalities.- Identified and mitigated technical risks while managing dependencies between projects, teams, and departments.

- Collaborate with engineers, product, cross-org stakeholders and senior leadership to turn vision into a tangible roadmap- Led all aspects of product engineering and product maintenance over the entire product life cycle, including product launch activities and release management.- Managed relationships within project teams, between project teams and functional groups, and with senior management and customers, both internal and external.- Created project plans, issues lists, action items, and status reports, adhering to internal project methodologies and identifying and resolving project issues and risks.- Balanced resource requirements across multiple projects without adversely impacting deliverables, timelines, or quality, reporting project progress to senior management and stakeholders.- Move fluidly from big picture to details, enabling the team to deliver complex and strategic multi-functional projects with tight deadlines- Implemented and supported company objectives and decisions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a cultural environment of teamwork and innovation.- Lead and coach the agile teams in the adoption and use of Agile Development and DevSecOps best practices, activities, tools, and techniques.- Proactively identify and work with engineers on any communication, performance, morale, or skill-gap areas of growth- Remove obstacles and impediments for engineering teams by ensuring cross-team coordination and larger organizational support.- Managed multiple priorities with a sense of urgency, ensuring timely delivery of technology solutions in a global setting.