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Denise Glasscock

Wesley Chapel,United States

Summary

As Executive Enterprise Architect working in the fields of Life Sciences & Healthcare at Accenture for over two years, I collaborated with client teams, corporate partners, and clients to design innovative AI and AVR solutions that address critical needs in the healthcare and life sciences industries. My work has included delivering a prototype AVR solution, Rehab @ Home, It supports hospitals and companies in providing continuity of care for individuals with disabilities outside traditional clinical settings. With over a 10 years of experience in cloud innovation, OpenStack technologies, and software-defined infrastructure strategies, I have led initiatives in pre-sales and offering development while working with global partners such as Red Hat and Nuage, Cephable, and more. Leveraging my expertise in Healthcare, life sciences, and certified architecture, I am dedicated to driving transformative solutions that support innovation and improve positive outcomes. I am experienced in a variety of technology, but lately I want to give back by helping to solve problems in healthcare. I would like to get the opportunity to work alongside innovators, people that are will to use their skills to help others that may have just gone through the worse day of their lives. I have presented to all levels of leadership, I have been working in this field going on five years. In my free time at Accenture I worked with our North America Disability Employee Resource Group. Providing mentorship, presenting on topics, offering a helping hand. Outside of work, I am part of the Brain and Spinal Injury Community here in Tampa supported by Self Reliance Inc., Center for Independent Living mission is to promote independence through empowering persons with disabilities and improving the communities in which we live. Self Reliance is a cross disability agency providing services to both children and adults with disabilities. I also support our military veterans through mentorship, job sharing, job assistance, and more. I am a disabled veteran and have traveled the world from my wheelchair. Willing to Travel.

Versatile Chief Architect successfully manages operations and implements effective solutions to dynamic problems. Decisive leader with excellent communication and conflict resolutions skills. Offering 29 years of experience and forward-thinking mindset to make positive impact on long-term company operations.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Solutions Architect

Self-employed
10.2025 - Current
  • In my role, I focus on creating innovative healthcare solutions that meet critical needs. Currently, I am spearheading the Rehab @ Home initiative, which connects leading software partners into a cohesive service. This architecture is built on a robust framework of over 100 use cases, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and caregivers alike. My work emphasizes continuity of care beyond traditional clinical settings, enhancing the overall healthcare experience.
  • Developed strategic initiatives to enhance business growth and operational efficiency.
  • Streamlined processes, improving productivity and reducing operational bottlenecks across projects.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through tailored solutions.

Executive Architect Life Sciences & HealthCare Offering Development

Accenture
09.2023 - 10.2025
  • Company Overview: www.accenture.com/us-en
  • Lead for client team and partners. Created two enterprise solutions for Life Sciences and Healthcare industry clients to drive new thought leadership and strategy for AI and AVR. Worked with six large corporate partners to help build AI vision for specific areas of the business. Delivered prototype of AVR solution to Rehab @ home. A solution for Hospitals and Companies to offer persons with disabilities between home health and outpatient off days. Therapy doesn't have an off day. Worked as Lead, adviser and central point of contact, provide business and technical domain expertise to Accenture's ecosystem of innovation projects, clients, and partners. Technical understanding of how platforms work and integrate with one another to develop a solution. Business/technical understanding of market trends and business case development to identify industry/client needs and potential solutions/approaches. Ability to evaluate ecosystem partners for solution selection, awareness and guidance on healthcare with respect to, platforms and technology.
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Cloud Executive - Senior Principle

Accenture
02.2012 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: www.accenture.com/us-en
  • In my role at Accenture, I spearheaded initiatives in Pre-Sales and Offering Development for OpenStack, shaping the strategic vision for Software Defined Infrastructure. Collaborating with partners like Red Hat and Nuage, I focused on driving innovation within the technology landscape. My leadership of a global team enabled us to effectively engage with clients and enhance our service offerings in the cloud ecosystem. Work with AI starting in 2021, began developing multi-tiered solution.
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Global Architect, OpenStack Lead - Emerging Technologies

Accenture
12.2014 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: www.accenture.com/us-en
  • In my role at Accenture, I spearheaded the OpenStack and Open Source Cloud innovation strategy, focusing on global outreach and project delivery. I effectively managed key OpenStack projects from pre-sales through to execution, significantly enhancing our portfolio. Additionally, I fostered strategic partnerships to elevate our offerings and led the OpenStack Alliance to drive collaborative innovation. Red Hat OpenStack Certified.
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Global Technology Chief Architect - Red Hat Alliances

Accenture
08.2016 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: www.accenture.com/us-en
  • Chief Technology leader developing, enabling and executing Accenture's joint go-to market strategies with our Red Hat Alliance partner. Creating and integrating innovative key solutions. Integrating Red Hat products into Accenture's various business units as a joint business solution that underpin our key offerings. Building trusted relationships with leaders and clients, while sustaining a culture of operational excellence and collaboration focusing on marketplace, new trends, opportunities and closing gaps.
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Business Solutions Architect

Accenture
01.2012 - 08.2013
  • Company Overview: www.accenture.com/us-en
  • At Accenture, I engaged with CxO clients to drive alignment between IT and business objectives. My role involved selling consulting engagements through precise scoping and risk management. I also contributed to thought leadership initiatives, enhancing both internal and external understanding of our solutions.
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Enterprise Architect - Enterprise

Microsoft
11.2008 - 01.2012
  • At Microsoft, I played a pivotal role in leading the Enterprise Architecture team, focusing on the Private Cloud sector. My responsibilities included developing Cloud Strategy offerings that not only reduced costs for our clients but also strengthened our market position. Collaborating with global partners, I designed end-to-end solutions that facilitated high-level negotiations and secured key deals.

Enterprise Architect

Microsoft
11.2008 - 01.2012
  • At Microsoft, I played a pivotal role in developing the Microsoft Hybrid Cloud as a Senior Architect. My responsibilities included creating a competitive virtual product against VMware and designing a hybrid cloud service based on utility computing. I also utilized TOGAF to establish a repeatable architecture framework, while managing staff and collaborating on the Azure solution.

Enterprise Architect, VMware

VMware
03.2005 - 09.2008
  • I led Architecture and design for VMware to IBM Global Services globally. Created architecture designs that incorporate VMware products to IGS and their customers. Produced enterprise reference architectures to assist IBM with their client base for winning additional deals. Influence CXO levels and gain buy-in to implement strategic big bets to generate $300M in revenue on technology driven business solutions and on a myriad of strategic, operational and business impacting solutions.

Senior Consulting Architect

IBM Global Services
09.1998 - 03.2005
  • In my role at IBM Global Services, I focused on enhancing client engagement and driving technology advancement through strategic partnerships. I identified opportunities for lead generation and implemented targeted account selling strategies. By establishing effective operational processes, utilized TOGAF model processes to create standardized architecture frameworks that could be reutilized, saving time and resources.

Business Continuity Architect

IBM Global Services
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • In my role at IBM Global Services, I spearheaded the creation of a robust Business Continuity and Resilience strategy, ensuring organizational preparedness. I collaborated with divisional leaders to embed resilience in strategic planning and conducted thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities. My efforts contributed to a culture of resilience through ongoing training and stakeholder engagement. We ran our tests at Sterling Forest. I ran over ten clients through testing.

Enterprise Architect

Lockheed Martin
06.1996 - 09.1998
  • Led a consulting team of architects across 25 accounts, ensuring alignment with client needs. Specialized in IBM RISC systems and IRIX UNIX, driving technical excellence. Achieved Cisco Networks certification, enhancing team capabilities and service offerings.

Network Architect

Warner Full Service Network
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • As a Network Architect at Warner Full Service Network, I played a pivotal role in designing and implementing network solutions. My responsibilities included collaborating with the NOC team to establish a robust datacenter network and providing essential support to field personnel. I also contributed to the development of high-speed home networks using advanced cabling technologies. My expertise in Bay Networks technology was instrumental in achieving our objectives.

Senior IT Architect

University of Georgia
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • I went to work for the University of Georgia at Athens to bring Georgia Libraries online. This was known as Galileo virtual library. It was designed to provide a virtual online gateway to large sum of scholarly article's, journals, and databases for students and faculty, it was a significant development as the internet was just becoming a more broad spread tool. Building from a single IBM SP2 Frame, high speed network that would allow student's to view different media formats, we scanned thousands of works into the system, built our own search engine. The program start in 1994, but it didn't launch until 1995, its purpose was to offer a credible, curated source of information that was more reliable than the general web, which in its early stages of development during the mid 1990's. As we built the library, it became known as the first and most notably comprehensive virtual libraries of its time. We processed over 1500 full text journals.

Navy Diver 2nd Class

US Navy
01.1985 - 01.1994
  • Managed 20 service members, worked with weekend ready reserve personnel. Built our network solution between locations. Support servers in the unit. Served with Honors.

USMC 2nd Lt

United States Marine Corps
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Led a team of special operations in ammunitions disposal and community negotiations. Supported humanitarian efforts and collaborated with local Armed Forces for security initiatives. Educated locals on cooking with MRE rations and assisted in providing aid to the community.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Unversity of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
06.1991

No Degree - Law

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.1991

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Law

Auburn University
Auburn, Al
01.1989

Skills

  • Effective risk management and continuity planning
  • Robust backup strategies
  • Skilled in contract negotiations
  • Architecture design strategy
  • Security and compliance
  • Automated infrastructure deployment
  • Experienced in executing Agile DevOps strategies
  • Proficient in API management
  • Experienced in cloud technology implementation
  • Proficient in agile methodologies
  • Modernizing software strategies
  • Expertise in integrating technology solutions
  • Skilled in software development lifecycle management
  • Microservices architecture
  • Strategic architecture planning

Accomplishments

  • Business Development: - Spearheaded partnering of two vendors and managed partner relationships on a daily basis. Developed new marketing strategy which identified a new area of opportunity for the firm.
  • Program Management: - Ran an end-to-end new product. Leveraging network of sales executives we were able to fast track discussions to senior leaders. Developed a low cost prototype solution to demonstrate to client teams and partners under two weeks. Public Relations: - Built a marketing plan and executed plan under budget. Road show of new technology to key stakeholders using minimal travel costs and setup was repeatable.
  • Completed a $100,000 project 2 months early and under budget.
  • Fiscal Management - Managed all financial activities for program operations. Accountable for all P&L.Reduced department expenditures by 10% over a one-year period.

Certification

Master Architect

Openstack

Cisco networks

Languages

English

Interests

  • Rock Climbing
  • Playing Sports
  • Kayaking
  • cycling
  • rowing
  • Historical Exploration
  • Food Tourism
  • Road Trips

Timeline

Executive Solutions Architect

Self-employed
10.2025 - Current

Executive Architect Life Sciences & HealthCare Offering Development

Accenture
09.2023 - 10.2025

Global Technology Chief Architect - Red Hat Alliances

Accenture
08.2016 - 01.2021

Global Architect, OpenStack Lead - Emerging Technologies

Accenture
12.2014 - 05.2023

Cloud Executive - Senior Principle

Accenture
02.2012 - 10.2023

Business Solutions Architect

Accenture
01.2012 - 08.2013

Enterprise Architect - Enterprise

Microsoft
11.2008 - 01.2012

Enterprise Architect

Microsoft
11.2008 - 01.2012

Enterprise Architect, VMware

VMware
03.2005 - 09.2008

Senior Consulting Architect

IBM Global Services
09.1998 - 03.2005

Business Continuity Architect

IBM Global Services
01.1998 - 01.2000

Enterprise Architect

Lockheed Martin
06.1996 - 09.1998

Network Architect

Warner Full Service Network
01.1995 - 01.1996

Senior IT Architect

University of Georgia
01.1993 - 01.1995

USMC 2nd Lt

United States Marine Corps
01.1991 - 01.1993

Navy Diver 2nd Class

US Navy
01.1985 - 01.1994

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Unversity of Alabama

No Degree - Law

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Law

Auburn University

Personal Information

  • Title: Executive Enterprise Architect
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  • Willing to Travel


Denise Glasscock