Kala Baird
About Kala Baird
Kala Baird is a Senior Application Architect at Protective Life, where he has worked since 2013. He has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, primarily in various roles at Protective Life, including Director and 2nd Vice President of Annuity Systems.
Work at Protective Life
Kala Baird has had a long tenure at Protective Life, starting as a Software Developer from 1984 to 2001, where she worked for 17 years. She then advanced to the position of Director from 2001 to 2003 for 2 years. Following this, she served as 2nd Vice President of Annuity Systems from 2007 to 2013, holding that role for 6 years. In 2013, she transitioned to her current role as Senior Application Architect, where she has worked for 11 years. All positions were based in Birmingham, Alabama.
Education and Expertise
Kala Baird earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Samford University, where she studied Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business from 1980 to 1984. This educational background has contributed to her expertise in application architecture and systems management within the financial services industry.
Background
Kala Baird began her professional career as a Software Developer at Protective Life, where she gained extensive experience over 17 years. Her career progressed through various roles, leading to significant positions in Annuity Systems. She briefly worked as a Senior Project Manager at Itac Solutions in 2013 before returning to Protective Life.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Protective Life, Kala Baird has held multiple leadership roles, demonstrating her capability in managing complex systems and projects. Her progression from Software Developer to Senior Application Architect reflects her deep understanding of application development and system architecture in the annuity sector.