Fractional CTO AI & Product Strategy Leader
Resume:
Certified SAFe® * Agilist
Certified SAFe® * Scrum Master
Prosci Change Management
Practitioner
Microsoft Certified Professional
(MCPS)
C O N T A C T M E
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Bachelor of Computer Science
CERTIFICATIONS
E D U C A T I O N
C O R E S K I L L S
Technology Strategy & Roadmap
Execution
Product Development & Delivery
Digital Transformation Leadership
Agile & SAFe Framework
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Go-to-Market Strategy
Organizational Change Management
S U MMARY
Technology leader with expertise in delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, driving digital transformation, and translating business goals into actionable technical strategies for growth and measurable outcomes.
WORK E X P E R I E N C E
NEWTON VISION CORP
Engagement Director 11/2023 – 6/2025
Built strategic client partnerships by aligning technical solutions with business goals, ensuring stakeholder clarity and maximizing value delivery. Led cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale initiatives on time and within budget.
Translated business objectives into actionable technology roadmaps for sustainable growth.
Actively mentored consultants embedded at client sites, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement linkedin.com/in/edanielacuna
SMX
Principal Consultant, Commercial Healthcare 07/2022 – 11/2023 Established and led the healthcare practice, defining go-to-market strategies and crafting compelling messaging to position SMX as a leading cloud migration provider.
Drove multi-million-dollar strategic deals by collaborating across product development, marketing, and innovation teams to deliver client-centric solutions.
Led cross-functional teams in Azure and AWS environments to deliver transformative solutions for healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences clients.
Managed end-to-end opportunity progression, including product proposals, RFIs, RFPs, and contract negotiations.
SLALOM
Sr. Principal Consultant, Products & Innovation 05/2021 – 07/2023 Led the Houston office innovation studio focused on helping clients solve complex problems through cutting-edge technology and product innovation.
Directed feasibility studies, proof-of-concept engagements, and MVP development to accelerate time-to-market and maximize ROI. Defined and executed go-to-market strategies for the healthcare vertical, positioning Slalom as a thought leader and trusted partner. Led delivery teams through the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client goals and maintaining the highest quality standards. I n n o v a t i n g a t t h e I n t e r s e c t i o n o f T e c h n o l o g y, S t r a t e g y & B u s i n e s s T r a n s f o r m a t i o n DANNY ACUNA
DANVIR CONSULTING
Principal Consultant, Management Consulting 08/2020 – 05/2021 Provided strategic advisory focused on fractional CTO services, technology delivery, agile transformation, and organizational strategy. Led technology roadmapping and product development for clients in gaming, brand marketing, and other sectors.
Assembled and managed teams to deliver MVPs with a clear ROI and high-quality outcomes.
Advised startups on product development and go-to-market strategies to accelerate growth and market entry.
LOGICA RATIO
Chief Technology Officer 02/2020 – 08/2020
Partnered with executive leadership to develop technology enablement strategies, enhancing operational efficiencies and driving digital transformation. Led an enterprise-wide agile transformation, improving process efficiency and reducing redundancies.
Designed and implemented an application to serve as the operational backbone, improving data governance and operational oversight. CREDERA
Managing Consulting, Microsoft Solutions 10/2017 – 02/2020 Led the delivery of strategic initiatives across multiple industries, including oil & gas and healthcare.
Implemented agile methodologies across Fortune 500 clients, leading Agile Centers of Excellence.
Designed scalable and fault-tolerant architectures, enabling faster product releases and improved customer satisfaction.
Spearheaded at-risk project turnarounds by restructuring team composition and enhancing delivery processes.
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
Manager, Application Development 04/2014 – 10/2017 Established the application development practice, leading a team to deliver enterprise-wide solutions and innovations.
Introduced agile methodologies, leading to an organization-wide transformation and improved project delivery.
Designed microservices architecture for Epic EHR integration, enhancing interoperability across platforms.
Led the successful implementation of the Houston Methodist website using Sitecore CMS, improving digital engagement.
AVANADE
Manager, Applied Solutions 10/2012 – 04/2014
Delivered enterprise-level applications by leading cross-functional teams and prioritizing project deliverables.
Mentored and developed career advancement strategies for direct reports across multiple regions.
Led the redesign of critical application architectures, improving scalability and time- to-market efficiency.
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www.dannyacuna.com
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