Julieann Benson
Fountain Valley,CA
Summary
Results-oriented software engineering manager known for enhancing collaboration across cross-functional teams and ensuring timely project deliveries. Expertise in staff development, customer relationship management, and aligning technology solutions with business objectives to achieve measurable outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Mgr, Software Engineering
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
03.1995 - 06.2026
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance software development processes and ensure timely project deliveries.
- Collaborated with product management to define technical requirements and align development efforts with business goals.
- Developed strategic roadmaps for software initiatives, aligning technology solutions with organizational objectives.
- Managed software release cycles with careful planning, coordination, and communication across various departments.
- Increased overall team productivity through continuous process improvement initiatives and effective resource allocation.
- Reduced production defects by implementing thorough code reviews and automated testing strategies.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for software development projects, ensuring optimal use of resources and timely delivery of milestones.
- Promoted a culture of innovation within the team by encouraging experimentation with new tools and techniques.
- Drove high-level strategic planning of development efforts across multiple projects to optimize resource utilization and shorten development times.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between engineering teams and other departments for seamless project handoffs and efficient collaboration on cross-functional initiatives.
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westminster High School
Westminster, CASkills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Staff management
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Performance evaluations
- Product management
- Data analysis
- Resource allocation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer skills
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Team development
- MS office
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Mgr, Software Engineering
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
03.1995 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Westminster High School
Training/Applications
- Basic Nuxeo Training
- Basic Dremio Training
- Application Planner
- Manage intake queue
- Atlassian Tools (JIRA, Confluence, JIRA Service Desk)