Deborah Mclaughlin
Technical Program Manager
Quapaw,OK
Summary
Technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in software development, enterprise systems, cloud platforms, data engineering, and technical program leadership. Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Chicago with a background in designing scalable applications, modernizing legacy systems, and leading engineering teams.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Technical Program Manager
Williams Companies
- Current
- Direct enterprise software initiatives supporting energy infrastructure operations.
- Coordinate software engineering, cybersecurity, and data teams across multiple projects.
- Implemented delivery governance processes that improved project predictability.
- Managed modernization of internal applications and cloud migrations.
- Provided executive reporting on technology investments and operational metrics.
Data Engineering Manager
Devon Energy
- Led development of enterprise data platforms used for operational analytics.
- Designed ETL workflows and database solutions for large-scale business reporting.
- Introduced automated data-quality monitoring and validation processes.
- Managed cross-functional teams of developers, analysts, and database specialists.
- Partnered with business leaders to translate operational requirements into technical solutions.
Senior Applications Developer
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
- Developed business-critical software applications for enterprise clients.
- Designed reusable application components and integration services.
- Optimized database performance and application response times.
- Supported software testing, deployment planning, and production releases.
- Mentored junior developers and conducted peer code reviews.
Software Developer
American Airlines Technology Group
- Built internal systems supporting scheduling and operational processes.
- Created and maintained backend services using Java, C++, and SQL.
- Resolved production issues and implemented software enhancements.
- Participated in full software development lifecycle activities.
- Prepared technical documentation and user support materials.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Computer Science
University of Chicago
01-1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science
University of Chicago
01-1993
Skills
Tools: Git, Jenkins, Terraform, Jira, CI/CD Pipelines,Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB,Cloud: AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes,Frameworks: NET, Spring Boot, React, Nodejs,Languages: Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, SQL, C,Technical Mentoring,Cybersecurity Fundamentals,DevOps Automation,Database Optimization,API Development,Agile Project Leadership,Systems Integration,Data Engineering,Cloud Architecture,Software Development
Work history
01-2019
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
- Member, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Member, IEEE Computer Society
Timeline
Technical Program Manager
Williams Companies
- Current
Data Engineering Manager
Devon Energy
Senior Applications Developer
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Software Developer
American Airlines Technology Group
Master of Science (M.S.) - Computer Science
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science
University of Chicago