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Colleen Vigil

Broomfield,CO

Summary

Strategic leader with extensive experience in Operations & Maintenance and Administrative Services at Denver Water. Expertise in aligning operational priorities with technology governance and organizational strategy to enhance public service delivery. Recognized for spearheading digital transformation initiatives that improve performance through data-driven decision-making and fostering interdepartmental collaboration. Proven track record of redesigning processes to boost departmental capacity and developing governance frameworks that support sustainable organizational success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Application Sr. Developer

Denver Water
Denver, Colorado
06.2026 - Current

Provide senior leadership for enterprise business applications supporting critical organizational functions while advancing Denver Water's digital transformation, governance, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.

  • Lead enterprise application strategy supporting critical business operations across Denver Water.
  • Guide governance, architecture, security, and modernization initiatives that improve organizational performance.
  • Partner with executive leadership and business stakeholders to align technology investments with strategic priorities.
  • Develop governance standards for enterprise application development and Microsoft Power Platform.
  • Mentor technical staff while fostering organizational capability and continuous improvement.
  • Strengthen organizational resilience through secure application design, modernization, and technology lifecycle management.
  • Leverage operational experience to develop technology solutions that improve frontline efficiency and customer service.

IT Application Developer

Denver Water
Denver, Colorado
06.2024 - 06.2026

Supported enterprise technology modernization through application development, governance, organizational training, and business process improvement.

  • Developed enterprise applications supporting multiple Denver Water business units.
  • Established governance processes for low-code/no-code development.
  • Created enterprise training supporting citizen developer adoption.
  • Delivered business solutions improving operational efficiency and organizational collaboration.
  • Supported implementation of Denver Water's IT Strategic Plan through technology modernization.

Water Quality Work Sr. Planner

Denver Water
Denver, Colorado
11.2022 - 06.2024

Led planning and scheduling operations supporting critical infrastructure while supervising staff and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Supervised planning staff and managed workload, performance, and professional development.
  • Presented operational analyses resulting in process improvements that increased departmental capacity by more than 50%.
  • Automated compliance reporting and business reporting processes.
  • Collaborated across departments to improve organizational effectiveness and resource utilization.
  • Developed operational leadership experience that now informs enterprise technology strategy.

Water Quality Leadership Roles

Denver Water
Denver, Colorado
09.2018 - 11.2022

Cross-Connection Control Technician (LTE) • Water Quality Technician • Water Quality Sr. Technician

  • Progressed through three increasingly responsible positions supporting regulatory compliance, operational excellence, workforce development, and continuous improvement.
  • Achieved 100% regulatory compliance while supporting over one million customers.
  • Redesigned organizational training standards, reducing onboarding time and improving workforce readiness.
  • Developed compliance tracking systems increasing organizational compliance from 60% to 85%.
  • Served as subject matter expert, trainer, and mentor.
  • Authored operational procedures and reporting tools adopted across the department.
  • Managed nearly 20,000 regulated backflow prevention records while improving data quality and operational efficiency.

Education

Master of Project Management -

Colorado State University Global
Denver, CO
01-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics, Chemistry

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
08-2018

Skills

  • Project management and risk management
  • Operational guidance and regulatory compliance
  • Data analysis and business performance
  • Customer loyalty and communication
  • Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI
  • Integrated solutions and decision-making

Leadership And Professional Development

  • Denver Water H2O Leadership Academy - Cohort 7
  • National Society of Leadership & Success
  • FEMA Certifications
  • ABPA Certifications
  • Water Distribution Certifications

Timeline

IT Application Sr. Developer

Denver Water
06.2026 - Current

IT Application Developer

Denver Water
06.2024 - 06.2026

Water Quality Work Sr. Planner

Denver Water
11.2022 - 06.2024

Water Quality Leadership Roles

Denver Water
09.2018 - 11.2022

Master of Project Management -

Colorado State University Global

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics, Chemistry

University of Colorado At Boulder
Colleen Vigil