Scott Dinnis
About Scott Dinnis
Scott Dinnis serves as the Assistant VP, Development Manager at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2009. He has extensive experience in data architecture and analytics, contributing to significant projects in the insurance sector.
Work at AXA XL
Scott Dinnis has served as the Assistant VP, Development Manager at AXA XL since 2009. In this role, he has been instrumental in leading high-profile projects across various sectors including Insurance, Claims, Re-Insurance, Actuarial, and Enterprise. His work has significantly enhanced data-driven decision-making capabilities within the organization. Dinnis manages a team that successfully implemented a scalable, high availability reporting environment, which has notably improved query response times for enterprise-level dashboards. Additionally, he contributed to the establishment of an enterprise reporting Center of Excellence, setting standards for reporting and analytics.
Education and Expertise
Scott Dinnis holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from Charter Oak State College, which he completed in 2001. He also studied Computer Science at Southern Connecticut State University from 1993 to 1996. Earlier in his academic career, he pursued Electrical and Electronics Engineering at The University of Connecticut from 1991 to 1993. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in technology and data management, which he has applied throughout his career.
Background
Before joining AXA XL, Scott Dinnis worked at several notable organizations. He was a Senior Data Architect at Verisk Health from 2006 to 2009, where he focused on data architecture and modeling. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Data Analyst at Aetna from 1999 to 2006, and as an Associate Software Engineer at UnitedHealth Group from 1996 to 1999. His diverse experience in data management and software engineering has contributed to his current role in development management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Scott Dinnis has made significant contributions to data architecture and reporting standards. He established standards and documentation processes for data architecture, ensuring consistency and quality across projects. Dinnis extended the insurance data warehouse data model to meet new reporting requirements, enhancing management information reports. He also coordinated the scheduling and testing of over 75 databases and application SQL Server upgrades, facilitating seamless transitions. His leadership in creating a Claims operational data store has supported over 250 claims handlers and management.