Jeffrey L. Bugbee
East Hampton
Summary
Dynamic data architect with extensive experience at UKG, driving enterprise data governance and cloud solutions. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and implementing event-driven architectures, enhancing analytics capabilities. Expert in strategic planning and team leadership, delivering high-performance data solutions that significantly improved customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director and Architect of Data Analytics
UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
09.2020 - 04.2025
- Led the strategic development and technical direction of People Fabric, UKG's enterprise data integration and governance platform, overseeing initiatives across database architecture, data ingestion pipelines, real-time eventing, analytics, and observability.
- Successfully designed and implemented the People Fabric Data Store leveraging Google Cloud SQL and AlloyDB (Postgres) to achieve high scalability, performance, and FedRAMP compliance.
- Directed critical modernization projects including migrating from legacy Omni Data Hub solutions, establishing advanced event-driven architectures using Kafka, Google DataStream, and DataFlow, significantly improving data latency and reliability.
- Championed enterprise-wide data governance initiatives, enhancing domain self-sufficiency through standardized processes, improved data quality tools, and real-time analytics capabilities.
- Spearheaded the development and integration of key analytics platforms (e.g., Denodo, BigQuery), enabling comprehensive reporting and self-service analytics for multiple customer-facing environments.
- Managed and mentored senior managers, architects, and engineers, driving structured goal setting, performance improvement, engineering efficiency, and leadership growth across distributed teams.
- Introduced rigorous engineering processes including enhanced root-cause analysis (RCA), robust defect tracking methodologies in Jira, and streamlined deployment and release management practices.
- Key influencer in cross-organizational alignment between technical strategy and business goals, leading complex decision-making processes with a focus on customer adoption, security, compliance, and cost efficiency.
Sr Manager / Data Hub Product Architect
Kronos
10.2015 - 09.2020
- Strategically led the architecture and management of UKG's Data Hub, a cloud-native data analytics platform built entirely on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Data Hub is designed to scale effortlessly, offering robust and secure analytics capabilities tailored for enterprise clients.
- Directed the complete lifecycle of the Data Hub platform, encompassing architecture design, product development, automated testing, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), observability, and operational support.
- Ensured alignment with enterprise security requirements and compliance standards, leveraging advanced cloud practices to deliver secure, highly available analytics services.
- Facilitated internal teams, including marketing, services, and sales, to leverage Data Hub for delivering strategic analytics solutions and enhanced customer experiences.
- Managed cross-functional teams and promoted a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, significantly enhancing platform scalability, reliability, and adoption across diverse analytics use-cases.
- Today, as a SaaS offering, Data Hub services over 3000 customers and has never experienced an outage.
Sr Analytics Services Software Engineer
Kronos
02.2012 - 10.2015
- Led the Kronos Custom Analytics Services practice, focusing on the design, development, and support of tailored analytics solutions, notably the Retail Extension Package.
- Managed a robust analytics suite delivering hundreds of critical KPIs and data points tailored specifically for Retail and Hospitality industries.
- Directed and developed a team of 6 full-time developers and over 4 contractors, overseeing analytics projects and custom reporting solutions across diverse verticals.
- Delivered strategic leadership in analytics engagements for major global brands and large public-sector entities, including Target, Whole Foods, Amazon, Lowes, Kohls, PetSmart, John Deere, Banner Health, and the Cities of Houston, TX and Springfield, MA.
- Enhanced customer value by developing customized, actionable analytics solutions beyond standard product offerings, resulting in measurable improvements in workforce efficiency and business outcomes.
- Maintained deep customer relationships, consistently achieving high satisfaction and successful implementation outcomes.
Solution Architect & Senior Analytics Consultant
Kronos
02.2001 - 02.2012
- Delivered comprehensive consulting engagements with extensive experience in implementing Kronos Workforce Management (WFM) solutions, including Timekeeping, Scheduling, and Forecasting.
- Transitioned to a senior analytics consulting role, specializing in advanced analytics, business intelligence, and integration strategies primarily for Retail, Hospitality, Gaming, and Entertainment verticals.
- Led the solution architecture and implementation of the Kronos Workforce Central Suite, delivering customized workforce management strategies to over 200 clients.
- Developed and architected specialized analytics solutions, notably the Analytics Retail Extension Project, which expanded standard analytics capabilities with tailored ETL processes to meet retail-specific operational requirements.
- Recognized subject matter expert in integration technology, automation, and secure data solutions, frequently providing strategic advisory on business process optimization and technology alignment.
- Consistently achieved project delivery on time and within budget, maintaining exceptional utilization rates between 115% to 130%.
- Managed client engagements and mentored consulting teams, fostering expertise and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and project success.
Education
Central Connecticut State University
01.2000
Skills
- Data architecture and governance
- Cloud computing solutions
- Event-driven architecture design
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Strategic planning and execution
- SaaS development expertise
Timeline
Director and Architect of Data Analytics
UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
09.2020 - 04.2025
Sr Manager / Data Hub Product Architect
Kronos
10.2015 - 09.2020
Sr Analytics Services Software Engineer
Kronos
02.2012 - 10.2015
Solution Architect & Senior Analytics Consultant
Kronos
02.2001 - 02.2012
Central Connecticut State University
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