Walid Metwaly
Stevenson Ranch,SC
Summary
Accomplished IT Program Leader with 25+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, software implementation, and cross-regional systems integration. Proven ability to lead large-scale programs, manage and coach diverse technical teams, oversee complex financials, and optimize project portfolios. Seeking a strategic role leading complex IT initiatives and fostering team and stakeholder alignment to deliver measurable impact.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Program Manager, Consultant Specialist
Kaiser Permanente
07.2000 - Current
- Directed enterprise-level programs, including the $1B Membership Connect Program, aligning regional systems (GA, HI, NW, CO) into a unified platform
- Oversaw cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment with strategic goals and adherence to project milestones
- Designed and led disaster recovery strategies for 10+ Medicare and Membership applications
- Managed cloud rehosting and Oracle database migrations, driving scalability and modernization
- Developed JIRA-based intake processes to streamline prioritization and improve workload visibility
- Delivered COVID-19 vaccination initiative, enabling non-members to create records and schedule appointments
- Collaborated with senior leadership on stakeholder engagement and cross-functional alignment
- Accepted an additional role in January 2024 as SCAL Operations Lead for the Generations Business Resource Group (BRG)
- Launched a coaching program and coordinated educational sessions focused on leadership development
- Partnered with Kaiser’s mentoring and learning and development teams to support talent growth
Instructor
UCLA Extension
04.2025 - Current
- Teach project planning and scheduling using MS Project.
- Developed curriculum tailored to industry best practices.
Leadership Coach
Enjoywell
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered coaching on leadership, communication, and team performance
- Helped clients build resilient leadership habits and high-performing cultures
Mainframe Systems Programmer
EgyptAir
06.1996 - 06.2000
- Developed EgyptAir’s first disaster recovery site
- Delivered technical training for new hires on mainframe systems and MVS
- Provided DB2/IMS/CICS infrastructure support and assisted with migrations
Education
MBA - Information Technology
California State University
Los Angeles, CA06.2006
Bachelor Of Commerce
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt06.1994
Skills
- Enterprise IT Infrastructure
- Cloud Migration
- Large-Scale Program Leadership
- Large-Scale Project Leadership
- Stakeholder Partnership
- Vendor Partnership
- Change Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Waterfall Methodologies
- Hybrid Methodologies
- Talent Development
- Team Coaching
- Process Optimization
- JIRA
- MS Project
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – 2018
- UCLA Project Management Certificate – 2017
- Scaled Agile Certified Practitioner (SP) – 2021
- ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) – 2022
Volunteering And Leadership
- Founder, MYSC Inc., Santa Clarita, CA, 01/01/17, 12/31/23, Launched a nonprofit focused on youth leadership, communication, and civic engagement., Created a Toastmasters-affiliated club to promote public speaking and leadership.
- Head Coach, United Club Soccer, Santa Clarita, CA, 01/01/12, 12/31/22, Coached competitive youth teams with emphasis on leadership, teamwork, and discipline.
Timeline
Instructor
UCLA Extension
04.2025 - Current
Leadership Coach
Enjoywell
01.2021 - Current
Program Manager, Consultant Specialist
Kaiser Permanente
07.2000 - Current
Mainframe Systems Programmer
EgyptAir
06.1996 - 06.2000
MBA - Information Technology
California State University
Bachelor Of Commerce
Ain Shams University
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