Les Feist
About Les Feist
Les Feist is an IT Delivery Lead at Cambia Health Solutions, where he has worked for 35 years. He utilizes agile methodologies to manage a team of seventeen and ensure timely software delivery.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
Les Feist has been employed at Cambia Health Solutions since 1989, serving as the IT Delivery Lead. In this role, he utilizes agile methodologies to ensure the successful planning and delivery of software projects. He leads a team of seventeen IT professionals, focusing on delivering code on schedule and maintaining project timelines. His responsibilities include acting as a liaison to management, providing estimates, status updates, and timelines for various projects.
Career Progression in IT
Les Feist began his IT career at Online, INC, where he worked the graveyard shift running a check sorter. His dedication and skills led to a promotion to Junior Programmer just six months after starting his first IT job. This early experience laid the foundation for his extensive career in the IT sector, culminating in his current leadership role at Cambia Health Solutions.
Education and Expertise
Les Feist studied at Highline College from 1980 to 1981, where he focused on Data Processing and earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree. This educational background provided him with the foundational knowledge necessary for his career in information technology, particularly in software delivery and project management.
Leadership and Team Management
As IT Delivery Lead, Les Feist oversees a team of seventeen individuals, ensuring effective collaboration and timely project delivery. His leadership style emphasizes the importance of agile methodologies, which facilitate adaptive planning and iterative development. He plays a crucial role in guiding his team toward achieving project goals and maintaining high standards of performance.