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Michael Buadoo

Ft. Washington,MD

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Michael is an executive-level advisor and oversight professional who bridges technology strategy, international commercial law, and governance to help institutions implement complex digital, regulatory, and cross-border initiatives with legal integrity and operational realism. He combines strategic leadership, legal sophistication, and diplomatic acuity to navigate regulatory frameworks and cross-border governance, deliver high-impact solutions for governments, multilateral institutions, and Fortune 500 corporations across Africa, Europe, and the United States. He began his career at Chevron Information Technology Company, CITC, supporting enterprise legal systems before advancing to World Savings and Loan Association, where he modernized critical financial systems and strengthened institutional performance. At Electronic Data Systems, EDS, he contributed to United States Department of Defense programs, delivering secure modernization, high-assurance engineering, and defense-grade interoperability across mission-critical systems. At Lockheed Martin, he led the independent verification and validation effort for national integration and federal modernization initiatives, including enhancements to the United States National Institutes of Health, NIH’s National Business System, NBS. He later joined Turning Point Global Solutions, where he directed the enterprise validation/competency oversight for CMS on the Affordable Care Act, one of the largest and most complex civilian technology systems ever deployed. Strong leader with proven track record in leading teams and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and foster growth. Known for utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and achieve organizational goals.

Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 45 employees with 5 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Technology and Law, and skilled at planning, implementing, and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information and pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company. Collaborative leaders partner with coworkers to promote an engaged and empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. 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. Professional business leader prepared for the challenges of the Senior Manager role.

Combines deep understanding of business operations with commitment to driving team success and achieving significant results. Renowned for adaptability in dynamic environments and a collaborative approach to problem-solving, leveraging keen analytical and decision-making skills. Senior management professional, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Skilled in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization with keen focus on achieving results.

Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 45 employees with 5 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Qualified Senior Manager with proven track record in leading teams and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and foster growth. Known for utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and achieve organizational goals. Qualified Senior Manager with proven track record in leading teams and driving operational efficiency.

Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and foster growth. Known for utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and achieve organizational goals. Qualified Senior Manager with proven track record in leading teams and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and foster growth. Known for utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and achieve organizational goals. Qualified Senior Manager with proven track record in leading teams and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and foster growth. Known for utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and achieve organizational goals.

Qualified Senior Manager with proven track record in leading teams and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and foster growth. Known for utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and achieve organizational goals. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 45 employees with 5 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Versatile Senior Manager specializing in [Area] and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company. Multi-tasking Manager is well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams.

Demonstrated Technology and Law convergence expertise, including competitive offerings, pricing, and market positioning. Multi-tasking Manager is well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated Management expertise, including competitive offerings, pricing, and market positioning. Proactive and meticulous [Job Title] with over 28 years of experience in enterprise-level technology and the legal industry. Proficiencies in inventory control, sales, staff training, and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise in generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Systems Engineer

Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
USA
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Supported U.S. Department of Defense programs as a Senior Software Developer and Quality Assurance Manager, contributing to mission-critical defense systems within a highly regulated public-sector environment delivered through a private-sector enterprise model.
  • Led software development and quality assurance efforts for the Defense Medical Human Resource System (DMHRS) and the Defense Medical Logistics System Support (DMLSS), ensuring system reliability, functional integrity, and adherence to stringent defense and security standards.
  • Impact: Played a key role in delivering high-quality, enterprise-scale defense systems by applying private-sector software engineering and quality assurance discipline in support of public-sector national security and military healthcare missions, consistently meeting delivery timelines and performance expectations.
  • Designed and implemented system architectures to meet project requirements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
  • Developed automation scripts to enhance system efficiency and reduce manual processes.
  • Conducted system performance analysis to identify areas for improvement.
  • Mentored junior engineers on best practices in systems design and implementation.
  • Led initiatives to optimize network security protocols across multiple platforms.
  • Established documentation standards for system configurations and operational procedures.
  • Improved system performance by identifying and resolving technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use.
  • Evaluated new tools and technologies for possible integration into existing infrastructure environments.
  • Analyzed system requirements, developing tailored solutions that met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Optimized server efficiency through virtualization techniques and capacity planning.
  • Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.

Open Consultancy, Technology and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

The World Bank
Washington DC, USA
01.2013
  • Provided advisory support at the intersection of public-sector institutional reform, private-sector technology delivery, and international cross-border implementation to World Bank and UN–supported programs across multiple countries, including the United Republic of Tanzania, the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, focusing on government efficiency and service delivery within large-scale water and sanitation development initiatives.
  • Led country-level assessments across national and regional jurisdictions, applying private-sector systems engineering and delivery practices to design a prototype Monitoring and Evaluation and Management Information System (M&E/MIS) solution that supported automation, transparency, and accountability for rural water projects in Tanzania within a multi-country development context.
  • Developed enterprise systems, data models, and reporting structures for national and regional water supply authorities, strengthening public-sector financial governance and operational oversight through the application of private-sector enterprise architecture discipline across cross-border and donor-supported environments.
  • Worked collaboratively with international development partners, government agencies, and private implementing organizations to enhance Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Management Information Systems (MIS), ensuring alignment among donor requirements, national policy objectives, cross-border operational realities, and practical delivery constraints.
  • Impact: Strengthened public-sector institutional capacity by deliberately integrating private-sector technology rigor and enterprise architecture discipline into international, cross-border development environments. Reengineered business processes, streamlined workflows, and supported automation initiatives across regional entities, improving program effectiveness, accountability, and sustainability while reinforcing coordination and trust among governments, development partners, and private delivery organizations.

Senior Manager | Modular Digital Transformation

NTT DATA
01.2019 - Current
  • Direct the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) modernization and implementation initiative as part of the Maryland MMIS Modular Transformation program, supporting statewide health system interoperability and modular delivery objectives within a highly regulated public-sector environment delivered through a private-sector enterprise model.
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams spanning systems analysis, requirements capture, solution architecture, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring a cohesive, end-to-end approach across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), while maintaining alignment with contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and policy-driven objectives.
  • Developed and institutionalized NTT DATA’s Agile delivery framework, establishing a repeatable execution model that became a recognized private-sector competitive advantage and was rapidly integrated into client proposals and enterprise delivery practices.
  • Guide ongoing implementations across both Waterfall and Agile delivery models, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and aligning technical execution with client priorities, governance requirements, and operational constraints across government and enterprise stakeholders.
  • Impact: Provide consistent delivery leadership at the intersection of public-sector oversight and private-sector execution, ensuring continuity, quality, and disciplined delivery in a high-visibility government modernization program. Legal training in International Commercial Law informs a governance-aware and contract-sensitive approach to delivery, strengthening regulatory alignment, risk-aware decision-making, and stakeholder confidence. This integrated technical, governance, and leadership capability supports readiness for expanded responsibility across larger, more complex government and enterprise initiatives.
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives enhancing service delivery.
  • Streamlined project management processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
  • Mentored junior managers, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth initiatives.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify process improvements, optimizing resource allocation across projects.
  • Enhanced team performance with regular coaching sessions, focusing on individual strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Championed company-wide diversity and inclusion initiative, creating more supportive and innovative work environment.
  • Enhanced digital marketing efforts, increasing online engagement and driving higher sales through various digital channels.

Head | Oversight of ACA Implementation

Turning Point Global Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Directed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) federal enterprise initiative through an independent verification and validation (IV&V) framework, overseeing the competency, integration, and performance of one of the world’s most complex civilian healthcare technology ecosystems supporting millions of users nationwide.
  • Led coordination and integration across major federal contractors, including Accenture, Mantec, and Booz Allen, ensuring disciplined execution, technical alignment, and scalable deployment within a highly regulated federal environment.
  • Oversaw the implementation of the State Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) Enterprise Shared Services (ESS) workstream, enabling the integration of modern tools with legacy systems while maintaining operational continuity and compliance requirements.
  • Supported digital transformation efforts that enabled seamless interoperability across federal healthcare platforms, contributing to modernization of national healthcare delivery systems and improved end-user experience.
  • Strengthened government efficiency by streamlining deployment processes, reinforcing operational controls, and supporting system performance at national scale, ensuring reliable service delivery under high transaction volumes.
  • Impact: Contributed to the delivery and stabilization of a national healthcare platform that expanded access to affordable health coverage for millions of previously uninsured Americans, advancing health equity and improving access to essential services.
  • Award-Winning Program Leadership: Led successful federal contract renewal efforts, securing an additional five-year engagement through sustained delivery performance, governance discipline, and stakeholder confidence.
  • Maintained high program performance standards, resulting in Federal CPARS ratings of three “Exceptional” and two “Very Good” evaluations, among the highest performance outcomes within the federal program portfolio.
  • Sustained government efficiency through leadership of high-performing delivery teams, ensuring uninterrupted access to healthcare services and operational excellence at national scale.

National Institute of Health (NIH)

Lockheed Martin, Corporation
USA
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Led the Technical Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) effort for NIH government agency systems integration projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), operating at the intersection of federal public-sector oversight and private-sector enterprise delivery.
  • Oversaw alignment of NIH enterprise systems with the National Business System (NBS), the system of record for the NBS domain, including large-scale platforms such as the electronic Research Administration (eRA) system and the Biomedical Translational Research Information Systems (BTRICS), ensuring interoperability, data integrity, and compliance with federal governance requirements.
  • Coordinated across diverse stakeholder groups, including federal program officials, technical teams, and private-sector delivery partners, to support mission-critical objectives, manage interdependencies, and maintain disciplined execution within a complex, regulated federal environment.
  • Impact: Successfully supported the integration and interoperability of multiple NIH enterprise systems by applying private-sector systems engineering rigor within a public-sector governance and compliance framework, improving operational efficiency, data accuracy, and institutional confidence in federally funded modernization initiatives.

Education

Ph.D. - Computer Science, Business Administration

Southwest University
New Orleans, LA

LL.M. - International Commercial Law

University of Salford, Manchester
UK

MS - Computer Science

St. Mary’s University
San Antonio, TX

BA - Computer Information Systems

Howard University
Washington D.C.

Skills

Professional Skills
Multidisciplinary Team Leader, Implementation and Oversight
Strategic Leadership & Advisory
Stakeholder Engagement (Public & Private Sector)
Capacity Building & Institutional Strengthening


Technology Strategy & Oversight
Technology Governance & Regulatory Strategy
Digital Transformation Strategy, Policy & Data Governance
Cloud Computing Oversight (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
Enterprise Platforms (O365, Salesforce, ServiceNow)


Software Engineering & Systems
Advanced Software Engineering
Systems Architecture & Design
Enterprise Application Integration
Technology Infrastructure Assessment

International & Commercial Law
International Commercial Law
Cross-Border Trade & Legal Risk Analysis
Treaty Interpretation & Implementation
Regulatory Compliance & Legal Harmonization

Trade, Policy & Governance
AfCFTA Institutional Readiness and Technology Gap Assessment
Public Policy & Regulatory Frameworks
Government Oversight & Accountability
Multilateral & Development Institutions Engagement

Certification

  • Harvard University: Certified, Leadership Principles.
  • Carnegie Mellon University: Software Engineering Institute: Trained, Capability Maturity Model integrated (CMMi), Staged and Continuous.
  • Scaled Agile, Inc.: Certified Scaled Agile Framework 'SAFe' 5 Agile Leadership, Certified Scaled Agile Framework 'SAFe' 6 Professional
  • Scrum Alliance: Certified Advanced ScrumMaster, Certified Product Owner
  • Project Management Institute (PMI): Members (Member ID# 1977652)

Timeline

Senior Manager | Modular Digital Transformation

NTT DATA
01.2019 - Current

Head | Oversight of ACA Implementation

Turning Point Global Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2018

Open Consultancy, Technology and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

The World Bank
01.2013

National Institute of Health (NIH)

Lockheed Martin, Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2013

Advanced Systems Engineer

Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
01.2005 - 01.2010

BA - Computer Information Systems

Howard University

Ph.D. - Computer Science, Business Administration

Southwest University

LL.M. - International Commercial Law

University of Salford, Manchester

MS - Computer Science

St. Mary’s University

Relevant Articles and Publications

  • Africa’s Digital Future, ECOWAS, etc. vs AfCFTA and Technological Sovereignty, Let’s Move from Admiration to Pragmatic, Actionable Recommendations, Modern Ghana, 2025, https://www.modernghana.com/news/1453851/africas-digital-future-ecowas-etc-vs-afcfta.html
  • A Strategic Case for Caribbean Accession to the AfCFTA Framework toward a Global African Economic Architecture, Modern Ghana, 2025, https://www.modernghana.com/news/1448360/a-strategic-case-for-caribbean-accession-to-the.html
  • The Critical Nexus between Business Processes, Workflows, And Business Application Success, A Technical Imperative, Modern Ghana, 2025, https://www.modernghana.com/news/1391673/the-critical-nexus-between-business-processes.html
  • International Development - ECOWAS, Modern Ghana, 2024, https://www.modernghana.com/news/1322076/international-development.html
  • Highlight of Allotey Formalism - a Constant, Modern Ghana, 2024 https://www.modernghana.com/news/1306891/allotey-formalism-a-constant.html
  • Enabling Technology: Cavity in delivery communication?, Modern Ghana, 2022, https://www.modernghana.com/news/1190358/enabling-technology-cavity-in-delivery-communicat.html
  • Technology Review - The New Ghana Education Software / WERE THE SIGNS ON THE WALL?, Modern Ghana, 2019, https://www.modernghana.com/news/959832/technology-review-the-new-ghana-education-softwa.html
Michael Buadoo