Bill Mc Raney
About Bill Mc Raney
Bill Mc Raney serves as the Lead Enterprise Architect at Harley-Davidson Financial Services, where he leads application rationalization efforts and develops IoT strategies. He has a background in architecture and extensive experience in systems engineering and solution design.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Bill Mc Raney currently serves as the Lead Enterprise Architect at Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) since 2017. In this role, he leads application rationalization efforts to evaluate applications for maintenance, elimination, modernization, or consolidation. He collaborates closely with the Director of Enterprise Architecture to enhance best practices within the enterprise architecture framework at Harley-Davidson. Previously, he held various positions at HDFS, including Manager of Technical Architecture, Information Systems Manager, and Business Relationship Manager, contributing to the development of modernization strategies for legacy systems.
Education and Expertise
Bill Mc Raney studied at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from 1984 to 1989. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in enterprise architecture and technical strategy development. He has extensive experience in systems engineering and architecture, having worked in various capacities at Harley-Davidson Financial Services and SAIC, where he served as a Systems Engineer for ten years.
Background
Bill Mc Raney began his career in systems engineering at SAIC, where he worked from 1990 to 2000. He transitioned to Harley-Davidson Financial Services in 2002, where he spent several years in various roles, including Systems Architect and Manager of Solution Design & Architecture. His tenure at Harley-Davidson has spanned multiple positions, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's technology landscape and operational needs.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Bill Mc Raney has been instrumental in developing an Internet of Things (IoT) strategy and technical architecture aimed at leveraging IoT capabilities in manufacturing and consumer products. He has also facilitated the Design Review Board to ensure project solution designs align with company technology standards. His efforts in application rationalization and modernization strategies have significantly contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's technology infrastructure.