Cecil Dearborne
About Cecil Dearborne
Cecil Dearborne serves as the Head of Strategic Operations for Enterprise Modernization, Platforms, and Cloud at ThoughtWorks, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in project management and strategic planning, he has held various roles at ThoughtWorks and other organizations, contributing to his expertise in business process reengineering and web-based application development.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Cecil Dearborne serves as the Head of Strategic Operations for Enterprise Modernization, Platforms, and Cloud at ThoughtWorks. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he oversees strategic initiatives that drive modernization efforts across various platforms and cloud services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Cecil Dearborne has extensive experience at ThoughtWorks, where he worked in various capacities from 2012 to 2021. His roles included Lead Consultant - Project Manager, Principal Consultant, Senior Delivery Principal, Delivery Director, and Program Manager for Strategic Partnerships in North America. His tenure at ThoughtWorks spanned nearly a decade, during which he contributed to multiple projects and initiatives.
Professional Background
Prior to his time at ThoughtWorks, Cecil Dearborne worked at CCC Information Services as Manager of Product Development from 2008 to 2012. He also held the position of Sr. Director of Implementations at Kaplan Financial from 2003 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he served as a Sr. Manager at Accenture for ten years, from 1992 to 2002.
Education and Certifications
Cecil Dearborne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Cornell University, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. He also possesses certifications in project management and Six Sigma, which enhance his expertise in process improvement and operational efficiency.
Board Membership and Community Involvement
Since 2021, Cecil Dearborne has served as a Board Member for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. In this role, he contributes to the foundation's mission and strategic direction, leveraging his professional experience to support community initiatives.