Luis Descaire
About Luis Descaire
Luis Descaire serves as the Assistant Director at the American Chemical Society, where he manages staff and oversees IT policies and software development activities. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from James Madison University and an M.S. in Physiology from Virginia Commonwealth University, along with a certificate in Information Systems.
Work at American Chemical Society
Luis Descaire has been serving as the Assistant Director at the American Chemical Society since 2021. In this role, he manages staff, contractors, and vendors, overseeing recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, and evaluation. He is responsible for defining and implementing IT policies, procedures, and best practices within the organization. Descaire follows Agile Scrum practices in the Society and Administrative Technology Department, ensuring that software development activities align with the organization's business objectives. His previous roles at the Society include AEM Architect / MuleSoft Architect and Adobe AEM Developer, where he contributed to the deployment and support of Society applications.
Education and Expertise
Luis Descaire holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from James Madison University, which he completed from 1995 to 1998. He furthered his education at Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a Master of Science in Physiology from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Information Systems from Virginia Commonwealth University from 2000 to 2002. Descaire's educational background supports his expertise in managing software development activities and implementing technology solutions that are cost-effective and aligned with organizational goals.
Background
Descaire's professional background includes significant experience in various technical roles. Before joining the American Chemical Society, he worked as an Application Developer and Technical Writer at Fannie Mae for eight months in 2006-2007. He also held positions as a Senior Systems Engineer and Developer at the New York Institute of Technology from 2003 to 2006, and as a Stellent/Oracle UCM Developer at the American Chemical Society from 2007 to 2013. His extensive experience in software development and IT management has shaped his current role in leading technology initiatives.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Luis Descaire has demonstrated a commitment to improving technology solutions within organizations. At the American Chemical Society, he leads the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of Society applications and managed systems. His ability to work closely with decision-makers in various departments has enabled him to identify and implement effective technology solutions. Descaire's expertise in Agile Scrum practices and IT policy implementation has contributed to the Society's operational efficiency.