Director Of Software Engineering
CurrentWith over a decade of experience as a Software Engineering Leader, I have directed cross-functional teams of 25 engineers, managers, and architects across both onshore and offshore locations. I spearheaded improvements to our scalable solutions for Electronic Health Record integrations with systems like Cerner and Athena, achieving a 12% boost in system performance.Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive culture, I improved employee retention by 10% and enhanced team morale. I spearheaded the adoption of innovative tools like GitHub Copilot, increasing development productivity by 18% and deploying this Generative AI solution organization-wide in collaboration with engineering leadership.To optimize technical processes, I strategically managed technical debt and increased efficiency by 15% through a well-planned technical roadmap, leading to on-time project delivery and improved workflow. I negotiated vendor contracts, achieving a 12% cost reduction while enhancing service quality, and streamlined operational processes to boost productivity by 15% across engineering workflows.As a champion of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), I enhanced team alignment and cross-functional collaboration. Implementing a structured, collaborative design review process, I improved code quality by 30% and reduced post-release defects by 15% within six months.Through strategic foresight, quarterly innovation workshops, and Agile practices, I grew the engineering team by 35% within two years, enhancing project delivery efficiency by 20%. This demonstrates my ability to effectively scale teams while maintaining high performance standards.My experience reflects a strong ability to lead diverse teams, implement innovative technologies, optimize operational processes, and achieve measurable improvements in productivity and quality. I am passionate about driving technical strategy and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to support sustained organizational success.