Melissa Connery

Director of Information Technology at Dept. of Motor Vehicles

Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States

About

Results oriented leader with proven experience establishing and administering an enterprise architecture program for a Fortune 500 healthcare company and State government. Demonstrated collaborative management skills with a solid background in strategic planning, enterprise architecture development, program management, systems architecture and business solution delivery. Translates business goals and objectives into effective information technology strategies and solutions. Specialties: Enterprise Architecture, Strategic Solutions Delivery, Governance, Systems Architecture, IT Operations, Program/Project Management,Continuous Improvement & Team Leadership

Experience

  • Retired at State of Connecticut
    Jul 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

  • Director of Information Technology at Department of Motor Vehicles, State of Connecticut
    May 2011 - Dec 2024 · 13 yrs 8 mos

    As a member of the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Executive team responsible for providing vision and leadership in the establishment of agency goals and business strategies and the delivery of innovative business technology solutions. Accountable for all aspects of the agency’s information technology and systems. Direct the planning and implementation of IT systems in support of business operations to improve cost effectiveness, service quality and enable business development. Provide technical leadership and drive delivery of key DMV initiatives including the Department of Motor Vehicle, e.Government Modernization Program, the Select CT verified license program and the development of on-line scheduling and testing applications for driver permitting and testing.

  • Director Enterprise Architecture and Governance at Department of Information Technology, State Connecticut
    Nov 2009 - May 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Participated in the development of the Health Information Technology Exchange of Connecticut (HITE CT) Strategic and Operating Plans. Architecture lead for the $24M Department of Motor Vehicle, eGovernment Modernization Program. Provided leadship in the development and implementation of a state-wide Enterprise Architecture Program. Identified shared service opportunities. Collaborated with infrastructure/operations teams to develop and execute implementation strategies. Negotiated vendor contracts resulting in savings of over $2 million dollars.

  • Director of Systems Architecture at Aetna
    1995 - 2008 · 13 yrs

    Established and managed Enterprise Architecture and Governance programs. Developed strategic multi-year IT/business plans. Drove continuous improvement of the architecture and solution delivery process through leadership of the Technical Solutions Practice which included process and artifact definition, cross-team collaboration, communication and training, and issue resolution. Managed the solution delivery governance process.