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BARBARA TODISCO

BARBARA TODISCO

Pflugerville,TX

Summary

Dynamic IT leader with a proven track record at IBM Corporation in driving growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction through alignment of innovative solutions with business objectives. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and delivering customer-centric products via strategic planning and resource optimization. Known for leveraging deep industry knowledge and analytical problem-solving to guide product development from concept to execution. Adept at stakeholder collaboration and data-driven decision-making, driving successful technology migrations and fostering cross-functional partnerships. Proven ability to manage stakeholders, conduct financial planning, and foster collaboration in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated expertise in IT governance, regulatory compliance and strategic planning. Known for adaptability, reliability, and a proactive leadership style that consistently delivers measurable outcomes and supports continuous improvement.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT CIO Application Owner

IBM Corporation
01.2025 - Current


  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and implementing necessary controls within IT infrastructure.
  • Provide strategic guidance, enablement tools, and subject matter expertise to attain and maintain compliance to IT Security and Data Privacy Standards and strengthen the controls posture across my application portfolio.
  • Drive the Integrated Governance Management System across the application portfolio, creating/maintaining mandatory records (APM, IGR, PCR, PIA, AIIA...)
  • Drive technical alignment with CIO strategy and foster cross-functional collaboration to cultivate strong partnerships between Business, Infrastructure, and Engineering/Delivery teams in support of a holistic controls environment.
  • Educated Program Leads on the CIO IT Application Owner role, establishing proactive meeting cadences and integrating security compliance into Sprint Planning.
  • Performing (in 2H 2025) a Compliance Self-Assessment targeting key risk areas, with a goal to identify gaps, share with the Program Leads and Product Owners, to create the needed remediation plans to get to an audit ready position.
  • Created ITAO Compliance “Space” for the ITAO team to use as their primary guidance, tools, and education reference for all things related to compliance requirements.

Lighthouse Product and Application Owner

IBM Corporation
2020 - Current
  • Scaled the Lighthouse application from a $500K Notes-based CMS in 2013 to a $6.5M enterprise-wide platform personalized by role, skillset, band level, practice area, industry and geography.
  • Led major transformations including migration from Waterfall to Microservices architecture and transition from on-prem to IBM Cloud infrastructure.
  • Managed complex database migrations: DB2 → DB2Cloud → DB2 Power → CP4Data/DataStage (an ETL solution).
  • Spearheaded integrations with IBM systems: API economy, Your Learning, Blue Fringe, SSO, SOS Armada, ServiceNow, Enterprise Search, Dynatrace, Instana, UIM, IGMS, AccessHub, Watson Media, Watsonx.ai and others.
  • Oversaw stakeholder engagement across IBMC L&K, Institute for Business Value, AssetHub, and F&O organizations.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts with Intercom (data quality, usage metrics) and Jloop (design and web development) ensuring compliance with IBM security standards, data integrity and protection, and data quality.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts with Intercom (data quality, usage metrics) and Jloop (design and web development) ensuring compliance with IBM security standards, data integrity and protection, and data quality. MSAC satisfactory 3 years in a row.
  • Played a key role in strategic planning, budget adherence, and resource management during the transition of ownership from IBMC to CIO which was successfully completed 2022.
  • Led and/or actively participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (Sprint/Release planning, Backlog Grooming/Refinement and Prioritization) ensuring alignment with business and technical priorities.
  • Scaled the LH platform to be leveraged (Dynamic Delivery) by IBMC Project Teams and their IBM Clients, from outside the firewall, during the Covid Pandemic and onward, and is currently being used by acquisitions while they await their assimilation into IBM and access to needed accounts. It is also available to Business Partners.

Senior Project Manager - Lighthouse

IBM Corporation
2013 - 2020
  • Collaborated with the IBMC L&K Leadership to align initiatives between their business strategy with CIO IIT strategy, focusing on scalability, compliance, and user-centric design.
  • Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Nurtured strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals.
  • Engaged with IBMC Stakeholders and business analysts to gather and evaluate business requirements for technical feasibility and alignment with IBMC's strategic direction and IBM CIO standards.
  • Improved stakeholder communication by establishing regular update meetings and clear reporting channels, resulting in increased trust and partnership
  • Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies and ceremonies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful product delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on changes in legislation or guidelines relevant to projects'' scopes.
  • Managed budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
  • Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting team assignments as needed.
  • Migrated the Lighthouse monolithic application from on-prem hosting environment to a microservices architecture hosted in IBM Cloud.
  • Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure all projects complied with industry standards and regulations, mitigating legal and financial risks.


Application Project Manager - ECM/ICoNs

IBM Corporation
2006 - 2013
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Key responsibilities included requirements gathering, prioritization, planning, scheduling, and driving compliance with corporate IT standards and business controls.

Application Development Manager

IBM Corporation - Software Group
04.2001 - 2006
  • Led a cross-functional team of 5 project managers, 1 DBA, and 3 media/video specialists focused on enhancing SWG Web Presence and IBM business controls.
  • Oversaw application management and delivery for Global e-Business initiatives, ensuring alignment with IBM’s strategic goals.
  • Communicated directly with project stakeholders, providing timely updates on project advancement.
  • Consistently met or exceeded project milestones by maintaining clear communication channels, setting realistic expectations, and providing consistent updates on progress.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Proactive self-starter and rapid learner
  • Collaborative stakeholder relations
  • Strategic planning proficiency
  • Requirements analysis and prioritization
  • IT governance and standards compliance expertise
  • Project Management, IT Risk Management
  • Data-driven business analysis
  • Analytical thinker
  • Digital transformation
  • Data protection and security
  • System integration and migration expertise
  • Team building and collaboration
  • Effective negotiation and resolution
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Adaptable, flexible, and reliable
  • Clear and concise communicator

Certification

  • Project Management Institute PMP Certification
  • Certified IBM Executive (Thought Level) Project Manager - Systems Integration Specialty
  • Stanford Advanced Project Management Certification
  • Scrum Alliance - Certified Scrum Master

Timeline

IT CIO Application Owner

IBM Corporation
01.2025 - Current

Application Development Manager

IBM Corporation - Software Group
04.2001 - 2006

Lighthouse Product and Application Owner

IBM Corporation
2020 - Current

Senior Project Manager - Lighthouse

IBM Corporation
2013 - 2020

Application Project Manager - ECM/ICoNs

IBM Corporation
2006 - 2013

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Suffolk University

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