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Strategic Enterprise Architect | $18M+ Cost Optimization | Insurance Modernization Expert I lead large-scale architectural transformations that bridge the gap between legacy stability and modern innovation. With a proven track record at GEICO, I specialize in navigating the complexities of the insurance ecosystem to drive measurable financial and operational outcomes. Key Career Benchmarks: 📈 Fiscal Impact: Captured $18M+ in annual savings through Azure-based automation and platform rationalization (UiPath to Power Automate). 🗄️ Data Scale: Architected a claims modernization program supporting the migration of 400B+ records. 🤖 AI Strategy: Pioneering Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Apache Superset integrations to deliver LLM-driven enterprise reporting. 🛡️ Risk Mitigation: Led the retirement of legacy Windows 2003 systems, drastically hardening security and ensuring PCI compliance. Technical Ecosystem: Cloud: Azure, Hybrid Cloud, DevSecOps Domain: Guidewire (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter) AI/Data: MCP, LLM Patterns, Python, SQL Optimization, Apache Superset 📧 Reach out to discuss Enterprise Architecture, Insurance Tech Transformation, or Agentic AI.
Strategic Lead for Enterprise Modernization & AI Transformation I orchestrate high-stakes architecture initiatives across claims, automation, and analytics to drive GEICO’s next-generation digital evolution. My focus is on balancing hyper-scale data integrity with aggressive cost-optimization. Financial Impact: Captured $18M+ in annual savings by optimizing Azure-based automation workflows and migrating from UiPath to Microsoft Power Automate. AI Innovation: Pioneered the integration of Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Apache Superset, revolutionizing enterprise reporting through LLM-driven, agentic AI architectures. Data & Modernization: Masterminded the claims modernization strategy, successfully migrating 400B+ records into next-gen core systems and retiring high-risk legacy Windows Server 2003 environments. Governance: Championed the Enterprise Architecture Review Board (ARB), institutionalizing standards for PCI compliance, resiliency, and cloud-native scalability across distributed engineering teams. Portfolio Rationalization: Realized $275K in OpEx reduction by decommissioned redundant infrastructure and rationalizing the application portfolio.
Automation & Release Governance I led the transition from manual operations to automated, high-velocity delivery frameworks for 25+ developers, focusing on enterprise-wide stability. Operational Efficiency: Delivered automation initiatives that contributed to $300M in enterprise savings. DevOps Pioneer: Engineered the first-generation CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment frameworks, drastically reducing release cycle times. Governance: Standardized configuration management and release engineering protocols to ensure zero-downtime deployments for mission-critical apps.
Full-Stack Optimization Technical lead focused on the performance and restructuring of core insurance processing systems. Performance Engineering: Achieved a 90% performance increase in claims medical processing through aggressive SQL optimization and database schema restructuring. Technical Delivery: Developed and maintained core C++, VB, C# and SQL-based applications, ensuring alignment with emerging business requirements.