Sufian Abu

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SVP, Technology Delivery and Strategy @ Waboolabs
Minneapolis, MN, US
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Senior Technology Executive with 15+ years of global IT leadership and transformation experience. Skilled at influencing and collaborating with C-suite leadership to align technology investments with business objectives, promoting a data-driven culture, and optimizing IT service delivery to achieve sustainable results. Proven expertise in driving high-impact initiatives with P&L responsibility exceeding $200M, delivering consistent revenue growth through strategic collaborations and innovation.Renowned for steering digital transformations, strategic turnarounds, and operational excellence across a range of companies—from startups and private equity-backed firms to Fortune 1000 organizations like UnitedHealth Group, IBM, and BJC Healthcare. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire global teams of up to 400 members, maintaining a 95% retention rate while delivering over $2.5B in transformative digital solutions and technology modernization.𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: I help organizations through turnarounds and transformations, fostering collaboration and innovation and optimizing technology to scale growth, productivity, and profitability.𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:◆ Expertise in Governance, Analytics, ERP, Infrastructure, Cloud, Tech Modernization and Service Delivery.◆ Directed a $100M+ tech modernization for BJC Healthcare, achieving digitization & closing critical security and operational resiliency gaps.◆ Boosted TileShop's market valuation by $325M+ by transforming operational capabilities.◆ Saved $400M+ annually by leading the development of the Massachusetts Health Exchange platform.◆ Cut processing costs by $20M+ annually with improved Big Data platform resiliency.◆ Helped 25+ individuals secure senior leadership promotions through training and mentorship.𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 & 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦:𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: IT strategy, cross-functional leadership, performance improvement, trusted advisory, stakeholder collaboration, team building, digital transformation, M&A, private equity, architecture, cybersecurity, cloud, data mgmt, governance, technology innovation, integration, vendor mgmt, infrastructure, agile transformation, analytical, change mgmt, communication skills, operational efficiency, process optimization, portfolio & program mgmt, ITIL, budget, risk mgmt, growth strategy, AI/ML strategy, Gen AI, design thinking, tech debt remediation, app rationalization, cost optimization𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: AWS, Azure, GCP, ServiceNow, SAP, Tableau, Power BI, JIRA, Trello, FireEye, Palo Alto Networks, Symantec, Python, Slack, Teams, Zoom

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Waboolabs

Waboolabs

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SVP, Technology Delivery and Strategy
Minneapolis, MN, US
Employees:
2
Sufian Abu Work Experience Details
  • Waboolabs
    Svp, Technology Delivery And Strategy
    Waboolabs
    Minneapolis, Mn, Us
  • Waboolabs
    Svp, (Tpm, Delivery & Client Success Leadership)
    Waboolabs Dec 2018 - Present
    Led transformative technology initiatives for multi-billion-dollar clients, including IBM, BJC Healthcare, Avangrid, Komatsu, and TileShop. Managed cross-functional teams of 100+ and was responsible for P&L management. Partnered closely with executive leadership to define strategic IT roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Directed a 3-year, $100M+ technology migration, achieving full-scale digitization for BJC Healthcare's tech infrastructure, which optimized operations across 200+ clinical sites and reduced custom device build and deploy efforts by 70%.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:◆ Increased TileShop’s valuation by $325M+ by leading the recovery from a failed S/4HANA implementation, restoring operations and profitability.◆ Cut IT costs by 50% YoY by leveraging Lean-Agile/DevOps practices and renegotiating key vendor contracts.◆ Reduced infra-tech debt by 80% and saved $4.5M in licensing costs through an application portfolio overhaul.◆ Decreased build time by 98% and data transfer time by 85% through standardized infrastructure processes.◆ Improved ticket resolution times by 80% via reengineering and automation of service processes.◆ Spearheaded a $100M+ technology migration for BJC Healthcare, leading to a 70% reduction in custom device setup efforts across 200+ clinical sites.
  • Unitedhealth Group
    Vp, Technology Delivery & Operations (Tpm)
    Unitedhealth Group Jun 2014 - Dec 2018
    Us
    Directed $200M+ technology delivery for a Government Health Exchange unit, including the MA Health Exchange. Led global teams of 120+, focusing on advanced analytics and operational efficiency. Oversaw the development of a Clinical Interoperability Platform with a team of 75+, driving innovation in healthcare data exchange. Designed and executed strategic roadmaps to improve provider measures and reduce medical & claims errors. Established a Lean-Agile Center of Excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:◆ Saved $400M+ annually by revitalizing the Massachusetts Health Exchange, securing operational stability and contract extensions.◆ Boosted operational efficiency by 85% through improved cross-functional communication and agile practices.◆ Cut data access time by 99% (24 hours to 15 minutes) and reduced processing costs by $20M+ annually via Big Data optimization.◆ Scaled Big Data Clinical Platform 4X, accelerating time-to-market and supporting enterprise integration.◆ Established governance frameworks enhancing transparency, risk management, and alignment with OKRs.
  • Bright Enterprises, Inc.
    Principal Tpm & Cio Advisory Consultant
    Bright Enterprises, Inc. Oct 2002 - May 2014
    Tucson, Arizona, Us
    As Principal TPM Consultant hired, managed, and mentored a global team of 35+ TPMs, analysts, and engineers, driving high performance and continuous improvement. Led large-scale IT projects, delivering transformative solutions across diverse industries. Directed a cross-functional team of 200+ to build Illinois's first online Unemployment Insurance Platform, transitioning from pen-and-paper to digital. Migrated $100M+ of legacy systems to modern Cloud & Data Center platforms, ensuring seamless modernization.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:◆ Grew company revenue from $0 to $4M+ by delivering high-impact IT solutions and services to diverse clients.◆ Achieved a 90% reduction in technical debt and a 30% cut in operational costs through a comprehensive cloud modernization initiative.◆ Steered a $120M turnaround by transitioning Illinois’s Unemployment Insurance from paper-based to online, processing $15B+ in benefits for 1.5M claimants over 3 years.◆ Reduced processing times by 50%+ with the launch of Illinois’s online Unemployment Insurance Platform.◆ Increased operational efficiency by 85% through enterprise-wide automation and process optimization initiatives.
  • Hipaanswers (Hard Lake Solutions)
    Vice President, Product Development
    Hipaanswers (Hard Lake Solutions) Apr 2002 - Sep 2002
    ◆ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Engaged by a Private Equity firm to revitalize HipaAnswers' HIPAA compliance SaaS offering. Led a diverse team to a triumphant product relaunch within a mere 5 months.◆ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 & 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Crafted an integrated CRM strategy, augmented QA/Testing procedures, and strategically outsourced web hosting, resulting in a combined 30% efficiency improvement and 40% IT savings. Improved Investor Banker confidence. Supported the venture financing process.
  • Video Update Inc.
    Chief Information Officer
    Video Update Inc. Jul 1998 - Mar 2002
    ◆ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: Orchestrated a pivotal IT overhaul for a $500M retail chain with 650+ stores in the US and Canada. Managed a $50M portfolio, cutting budget by 60% and resource needs by 75%. Partnered closely with CXOs, restructuring team, vendors, and investment bankers.◆ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Led supply chain optimization projects, slashing incident count by 80%. Delivered Y2K compliance for 677 sites under 30% of the budget, saving $6M+ annually through systems and process enhancements.◆ 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Directed significant IT projects across North America, from data center migrations to telecom integrations. Championed post-merger integrations vital for a successful Chapter 11 emergence.◆ 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Guided the company through Chapter 11 to profitability and eventual sale. Instilled a knowledge-sharing ethos, mentoring senior IT leaders in diverse management practices.
  • Fourth Generation, Inc.
    Technical Project Manager & Architect
    Fourth Generation, Inc. May 1996 - Jun 1998
    ◆ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 & 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Directed a project audit and turnaround strategy at Ceridian for an over-budget Employee Benefits Product, integrating PM & OO methodologies, and streamlined issue management.◆ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Pioneered an application integration of multiple Financial Asset Management Systems at US Bank, achieving 50% savings on allocated budget. Mentored and introduced agile and component-based architectures, significantly simplifying legacy fund management processes.◆ 𝗠𝗥𝗣 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Developed an MRP product to centralize and optimize siloed manufacturing processes at GML Incorporated. Revitalized an over-budget project through an iterative-incremental strategy and component-based architecture.
  • Modisit
    Lead Developer & Architect
    Modisit Nov 1994 - Dec 1996
    San Francisco, California, Us
    ◆ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Orchestrated the integration roadmap for customer loyalty programs across eight acquired companies at Time Warner Cable, emphasizing process optimization over system replacements, effectively managing teams in two locations.◆ 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Spearheaded the design and implementation of a system assisting chemists in developing niche automotive coatings, extending the current corporate application framework at 3M.◆ 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 & 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Conducted comprehensive business analysis for the SkyMiles Frequent Flier System at Delta Airlines, devising a robust RDBMS-based rule engine for 24x7 availability and high-performance.

Sufian Abu Skills

It Strategy Program Management Enterprise Architecture Business Intelligence Business Process Enterprise Software It Management Strategy Vendor Management Cloud Computing Pmo Information Technology Data Warehousing Disaster Recovery Management Consulting Sdlc Business Process Improvement Team Building Agile Project Management Big Data Business Process Re Engineering It Transformation It Leadership Global Delivery It Service Management Governance It Financial Management Leadership Mentoring It Outsourcing Transformative It Leadership Turnaround Specialist Business Continuity Cio Advisory Services Large Scale System Integration $100m+ Deployments It Project Leadership High Velocity It Delivery Expert Quality Assurance Large Scale Deployments Leadership Management Large Scale Projects It Organizational Effectiveness Expert Acquisition And Merger It Leadership Mergers Certified Scrum Master Csm Pmo Development Strategic Data Governance It Governance Project Management Office

Sufian Abu Education Details

  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Data Science And Machine Learning: Making Data-Driven Decisions
  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Artificial Intelligence
  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Tackling The Challenges Of Big Data
  • University Of St. Thomas
    University Of St. Thomas
    Software Engineering
  • National Institute Of Technology Rourkela
    National Institute Of Technology Rourkela
    Electrical Engineering
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine
    Stanford University School Of Medicine
    Ai Series: Introduction To Healthcare

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