Kirk L.
About Kirk L.
Kirk L. is a Technology Strategy Manager specializing in software development at Cambia Health Solutions, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in software architecture and project management, having held various leadership roles across multiple companies since the early 1990s.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
Kirk L. has been employed at Cambia Health Solutions since 2019, serving as the Technology Strategy (Software Development) Manager. In this role, he leads initiatives related to technology strategy and software development within the organization. He has taken on responsibilities that include serving as the Product Owner for a development team and overseeing the Jira Process & Governance space. His contributions include designing the Digital Solutions Jira environment to meet the needs of the Project Management Office (PMO) and implementing cost and budget estimation processes within Jira.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Kirk L. has extensive experience in software development and architecture. He worked at NMP, Inc as a Senior Software Architect for 10 months in 1997-1998 and later at Intelix in the same capacity from 1998 to 2000. He held the position of Chief Architect & Product Owner at IET, Inc from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he served as a Sr Software Development Manager at HealthSparq from 2016 to 2019. His roles have involved leading teams, managing software projects, and implementing significant migrations and upgrades.
Education and Expertise
Kirk L. pursued his education at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Statistics from 1988 to 1992. He continued his studies at the University of Michigan, completing graduate coursework in Computer Science from 1994 to 1996. Later, he attended The George Washington University School of Business, where he completed graduate coursework in Management Information Systems from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in technology strategy and software development.
Leadership in Project Management Tools
Kirk L. has demonstrated leadership in project management tools, particularly with Jira. He led the migration of approximately 10 teams from Remedy to Jira, which included creating documentation and conducting training sessions. He has also created company-wide visualizations and dashboards from Jira data for executive-level briefings. His work includes designing Jira environments to support PMO needs, cross-project reporting, and budget estimation, showcasing his ability to enhance project management processes.
Career Timeline and Roles
Kirk L.'s career spans several roles and organizations. He began as a Software Engineer at Urban Science Applications, Inc from 1993 to 1996. He then served as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Michigan-Dearborn for one year. His subsequent positions included Associate Principal Software Engineer at ITT, Senior II Engineer at LS Technologies, and Software Development Manager at Hobsons. His diverse experience across various companies and roles highlights his adaptability and depth of knowledge in the software development field.