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Jarrod Knox
Senior Director Of Engineering
Georgetown,TX
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Jarrod Knox
Summary
Experienced technical director of software engineering with a successful track record in end-to-end design, application systems, and technology implementation. Skilled in overseeing project technical aspects and collaborating with development teams (remote and international), internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Proficient in architecting and developing complex systems, delivering cost-effective and secure applications. Exceptional technical skills combined with a proven ability to build diverse and cohesive teams throughout the project lifecycle. Committed to project, team members, and company success.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
2025
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
Work History
Integrated Care CollaborationAustin, TX
Senior Director of Software Engineering
1 2010 - Current
Job overview
- Transformed immense datasets into usable healthcare interoperability data (FHIR, HL7, CCD)
- Advanced secure electronic data resources and analytic data
- Conducted R&D into using generative AI for early warning detection in diagnosis and Vaccine Forecasting
- Utilized SDOH and health qualifiers to assist in Continuity of Care after an ER or Hospitalization event
- Created a Notification system to alert providers of patient ER visits, reducing revisits
- Worked with UT and Harvard on data governance for research projects
- Successfully spearheading the transition from Pentaho to Docker integrated with Airflow
- Led the Health Data Utility teams, providing technology strategy and implementation direction
- Led Global DevOps teams, ensuring a balance of quality, functionality, and compliance
- Managed partnership relations
- Interviewed potential candidates and conducted one-on-one sessions with employees
- Oversaw and supported leads throughout the entire lifecycle of multiple projects and teams
- Provided effective and transparent communication from direct reports to the CEO, supporting and mentoring Engineering and Team Leads
- Created automation, improving efficiency by 200%
- Worked with the team to establish an onboarding process, allowing 4x more customers to join monthly
- Responsible for providing proof of concept and helping Engineering Leads define advanced requirements
- Managed the architecture and development of complex systems, delivering cost-effective and secure applications with continuous integration
- Added Security Policies and Procedures for compliance
- (HIPPA, HiTrust, TxRamp)
- Brought in Jira/Confluence and set up change control management, improving efficiency and ticket prioritization
- Overall skills: Executive Leadership, Project Management, Software Implementation, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Healthcare, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Leadership, Healthcare Information Exchange (HIE)
- Implementation used skills: AWS, ETL translations, HL7, JavaScript, Java, Python, Mirth Connect, OOAD and OOAP, Pentaho, PostgreSQL, REST, Scrum, SQL, Spring, REST API
DADS State DepartmentAustin, TX
Lead Architect | Team Lead
01.2007 - 01.2010
Job overview
- 508 compliances on web pages
- Oversee and support the leads for the entire lifecycle of multiple projects and teams
- Work with design on the implementation of core systems from end to end
- Provide technology leadership and direction to the team
- Provide effective and clear communication, support, and mentorship for Engineering Leads and Team Leads
- Manage the end-to-end design
- Responsible for providing proof of concept and helping Engineering Leads define advanced requirements to outline and meet project goals
- Manage architecting and developing complex systems
- Risk management
- Code Systems maintenance and reviews
- Integrate systems with ETL solutions and development software to deliver state-of-the-art health information and technology solutions
- We customized in-development software to clients' current hardware environments, designing applications spanning multiple systems
Level 3 (Formally: Broadwing Communications)Austin, TX
Senior Project Manager of Software Engineering | Principal Architect | Team Lead
01.2005 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Project Management and Consultant with customers
- Provide the team, CEO, and Executive Management with technology leadership and direction
- Integrating systems, software design, and development to deliver state-of-the-art health information and technology solutions
- Assess and provide scheduling and project timelines based on requirements
- Risk assessment
- Interviewing and hiring potential candidates
- Integrating systems with software design of ETL solutions and development to deliver state-of-the-art information and technology solutions
- Strong leadership and experience managing, architecting, developing, and overseeing the entire lifecycle of projects
- Managed team members on multiple projects, including offshore teams, in the SCRUM process
- We regularly released the product to the customer for early feedback, emphasizing testing and creating continued project success
- Excellent customer communication and project management, increasing customer contracts with the state
- Skills: Project Management, Technology Leadership, Systems Integration, Software Design and Development, ETL Solutions, Risk Assessment, Team Management, SCRUM Process, Customer Communication
Nationwide InsuranceAustin, TX
Project Manager of Software Development
01.2004 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Consultant on project architecture and design
- Provide technology leadership and direction to the team and Executive Management
- Responsible for analysis, design, and requirements gathering
- Integrating systems, software design, and development, the project's entire lifecycle from concept to deployment
- Assess and provide scheduling and project timelines based on requirements
- Risk assessment
- Planned and developed interfaces that simplified overall management and offered ease of use
(Confidential)Washington, D.C.
Project Manager of Software Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Project lead and consultant with D.O.D and the FBI
- Provide the team, CEO, and Executive Management with technology leadership and direction
- Responsible for requirements analysis and design and requirements gathering
- Integrating systems, software design, and development
- Assess and provide scheduling and project timelines based on requirements
- Risk assessment
- Design and Implement project development for the U.S
- Government, seeing the full lifecycle of projects from concept to deployment
Education
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA
No Degree from Computer Science
05.2001
Monroe Community College
Associate of Science from Computer Science
05.2001
Skills
Executive Project Management
Software Development & Architect
Infrastructure development
Product development
Security planning
Teamwork and Collaboration
Generative AI & Automation Specialist
Executive Leadership
Project Management
Software Implementation
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Healthcare
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Leadership
Healthcare Information Exchange (HIE)
ETL translations
HL7
JavaScript
Java
Python
Mirth Connect
OOAD and OOAP
Pentaho
PostgreSQL
REST
Scrum
SQL
Spring
REST API
Team Building and Motivation
Data Analytics
Pipeline Development
Policy Development
Strategic Planning
Staff Management
People Management
Contract and Vendor Management
Information Technology Management
Program Management
Hiring and Retention
Staff Development
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Charismatic Leader
Problem-solving abilities
Problem-Solving
Project Planning
Team Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Team Development
Positive Attitude
Active Listening
Team building
Technical Proficiency
Computer Skills
Problem Resolution
Analytical Skills
Customer Relationship Management
Performance reviewing
Professional and Courteous
Accomplishments
- Achieved priority tasks and Release Management by introducing Jira and Confluence for Tasks and creating how to documents.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved lack of Requirements which led to discovery of current process and analytics to new KPI's and Reports.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Integration pipelines.
Software
Python
OOA
OOD
Architecture
Problem Solving
Certification
Sun Microsystems Certified Java Instructor
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkGig WorkFull TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid sick leave401k matchLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Learning and Teaching
Gaming
Anime
Gardening
Having Fun
Availability
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Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Lead Architect | Team Lead
DADS State Department
01.2007 - 01.2010
Senior Project Manager of Software Engineering | Principal Architect | Team Lead
Level 3 (Formally: Broadwing Communications)
01.2005 - 01.2007
Project Manager of Software Development
Nationwide Insurance
01.2004 - 01.2005
Project Manager of Software Engineering
(Confidential)
01.2002 - 01.2004
Harvard University
No Degree from Computer Science
05.2001
Monroe Community College
Associate of Science from Computer Science
05.2001
Senior Director of Software Engineering
Integrated Care Collaboration
1 2010 - Current