Engineering leader with 20+ years of experience in software development, architecture, and team leadership, spanning healthcare, finance, and travel domains. Currently serving as Director of Software Engineering at UnitedHealth Group (Optum), where I lead high-performing teams, drive cloud transformation, implement enterprise-grade security, and remain hands-on in coding. Skilled at building products from scratch in startup-like environments and scaling them into enterprise-ready platforms. Strong believer in fostering transparent, empowered teams and leveraging AI-driven productivity tools for modern engineering. Experienced with leading software development projects and engineering teams. Utilizes advanced technical skills to streamline processes and enhance product quality. Track record of implementing effective project management strategies and fostering team collaboration.
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