Director It Application Engineering
• Led the design, development, and project management for Care Delivery & Contact Center Technologies, driving key initiatives that enhanced service delivery.• Championed Agile (SAFe) and product transformation efforts, resulting in a 66% reduction in time-to-market from 3-6 months to one month, a 5-point increase in People Pulse workforce engagement, and improved end-user satisfaction.• Managed the migration of Contact Center Agent Desktop Applications to the cloud, achieving a $2M annual reduction in operational expenses.• Ensured 99.995% system availability by overseeing 24x7 operations, leading system recoveries, and consistently meeting MTTR goals.• Directed governance, risk management, and ensured HIPAA & PCI compliance across development and operational information security.• Strengthened vendor relationships, optimized expenses, and negotiated favorable Pega product licensing, maintaining a balanced 70/30 offshore/onshore staffing ratio.