Lee Spivack
About Lee Spivack
Lee Spivack is the Director of Digital Strategy at Sallie Mae, where he has worked since 2016, focusing on enhancing the user experience of the Sallie Mae app. He has extensive experience in digital strategy and mobile technology, having previously held positions at TV Guide, Upromise, and other technology companies.
Work at Sallie Mae
Lee Spivack has served as the Director of Digital Strategy at Sallie Mae since 2016. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the user experience of the Sallie Mae app by acting as a subject matter expert in mobile technology. He collaborates with various business teams to implement improvements and innovations. Additionally, he serves as the Product Owner for the Sallie Mae smartphone app, where he applies agile scrum methodologies to enhance app features. Spivack also manages the user story backlog for the app, ensuring that prioritization and scheduling align with customer value delivery.
Previous Experience in Digital Strategy
Before joining Sallie Mae, Lee Spivack worked as a Digital Project Manager at Upromise from 2010 to 2016. His role involved overseeing digital strategy initiatives, where he contributed to the development and execution of projects aimed at improving digital engagement. Prior to Upromise, he held various positions, including Director of Engineering at TV Guide on Screen from 2000 to 2005, and Team Lead for Windows Development at Compete, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. These roles provided him with extensive experience in digital strategy and project management.
Technical Background and Software Engineering
Lee Spivack has a solid foundation in software engineering, having worked in various technical roles throughout his career. He began his career as a Software Engineer at Lotus Development from 1990 to 1992, followed by a position at Progress as a Senior Software Engineer from 1994 to 1996. He also worked at Archetype Group as a Software Engineer from 1992 to 1993. His technical expertise has been instrumental in his subsequent roles in digital strategy and project management.
Education and Expertise
Lee Spivack studied Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1984 to 1988. He also attended George W. Hewlett High School. His educational background in computer science has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in his roles in digital strategy and software engineering.