Bob Woolverton
About Bob Woolverton
Bob Woolverton is a Senior Applications Architect at Protective Life, where he has worked since 1991. He holds a Master's of Engineering in Information and Engineering Management and has a strong background in software development and system architecture.
Work at Protective Life
Bob Woolverton has been employed at Protective Life since 1991, serving as a Senior Applications Architect for 33 years. In this role, he has led numerous initiatives aimed at modernizing the company's technology infrastructure. His contributions include the reconfiguration of legacy policy systems for PDF delivery via the internet and the integration of advanced print and finish equipment. Woolverton also played a key role in developing the first automated, internet-based electronic data communication system for the field sales force, enhancing communication and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Bob Woolverton holds a Master's of Engineering in Information and Engineering Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the same institution, completing his studies from 1981 to 1983. Additionally, he has a Bachelor's degree from The University of Alabama, where he studied Physical Anthropology, Computer Science, and Geology from 1977 to 1981. Woolverton furthered his education at the American College, achieving the CLU and ChFC designations from 1992 to 1994.
Background
Before joining Protective Life, Bob Woolverton worked at EBSCO as a Senior Programmer Analyst for a brief period in 1989. His diverse educational background spans multiple fields, including computer science and physical anthropology, which has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of technology and its applications in business. Woolverton's career has been characterized by a focus on innovative solutions and system improvements.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Bob Woolverton has achieved several significant milestones. He converted the connection to the Medical Information Bureau from a legacy dial-up mainframe architecture to a Java-based web communication system using the TXLife standard XML. He also created and led the 'Green Beans' program, a quality improvement initiative for the policy production system that resulted in top-level outcomes. Additionally, he pioneered the first Object-Oriented Client Server application development role and was instrumental in developing the first network-based email system and the first Voice Response application at Protective Life.