Director of Engineering

CTO / Director of Engineering Dallas, Texas, United States

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Technology executive with 20+ years of experience leading digital transformation, cloud modernization, and product delivery for enterprise-scale organizations. Proven ability to align business and technology strategies, drive innovation through AI and automation, and deliver secure, scalable platforms that enhance consumer and member experiences. Skilled at managing multi-site and hybrid teams, optimizing vendor partnerships, and leading large cross-functional programs with measurable business impact.

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At Southwest, I led more than 30 engineers and multiple managers in designing and operating enterprise-grade cloud platforms on AWS. I implemented automation through Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Kubernetes, and partnered with Finance and IT leadership to manage a multi-million-dollar cloud budget under a FinOps modelensuring cost transparency and maximum ROI. My teams built the foundation for cloud governance, observability, and infrastructure-as-code adoption across hundreds of services while maintaining strong collaboration with security and product stakeholders.

I would like to apply my experience in Director level roles on technical strategy, modernization