Senior It Director, Data Engineering & Analytics
Current• Lead the transformation of chaotic processes into streamlined operations as a Manager of Managers overseeing 100+ direct and indirect reports combined across the Philippines, Mexico, and India.• Manage $28M budget and specialize in Enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), directly impacting banks, enterprise risk, and IT units.• Integral in AML initiatives, heavy governance, and data analytics in 2024, applying change management principles to support regulatory analytical needs of USAA and improving systems across banking, property and casualty, and life companies.• Championed implementation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and DevOps practices, leading to the rapid development and deployment of software components, which optimized operations and achieved significant cost savings, including a combined $40M+ through product rationalization and vendor contract negotiations.• Recognized for driving the shift from a legacy model to advanced data/agile engineering practices within Risk and Compliance IT domain, enhancing operational efficiencies and contributing to $100M+ in GRC and AML project improvements for USAA, balancing immediate and long-term business needs.• Deliver training, diverse assignments, and innovative development techniques, ensuring the execution of best-in-class data services and influencing data-driven insights to improve USAA's operational efficiency.