Software Engineering Development
Resume:
Tad Blanco
IT Leadership – Software Engineering
*********@*****.*** • 213-***-****
linkedin.com/in/tadblanco/ NC, 28031
Highly analytical and technically proficient professional with expertise in software development life cycle, system infrastructure, agile project execution, and excels in leveraging technology as a strategic asset. Skilled at aligning emerging technologies with business objectives to drive efficiency and innovation. Proven IT leader in managing projects, mentoring teams, and delivering scalable solutions that enhance operations and exceed organizational goals. CORE COMPETENCIES
Technology Vision & Strategy • App Development • Digital Transformation • Process Automation • Cloud Computing • Budgeting
• Agile • SaaS Implementation • Financial Services/ Fintech • Data-driven execution • Business/Systems Analysis • Vendor / MSP Management • Contract Negotiation
Technical Proficiencies
DevOps: Jenkins, Docker, AWS, Terraforms, Azure
Internet/Languages: C/C++, C#, React.js, Angular/Node.js, Java/JavaScript, Python Life Administrative
Platforms:
LifePro, Cyberlife, nBA, LIPAS
Databases: Oracle, MS SQL
GUI: Figma UI
Career Experience
Transamerica Life Bermuda, Hong Kong SAR April 2024 – Present Consultant, System Architecture Illustration System– USA Remote Lead the system development team by walking through the solution design, providing necessary support, and refine the design. Provide internal and external stakeholders, senior management, external vendors, project members to manage and deliver successful solutions during all implementation stages of application delivery.
• Rearchitect inforce illustration system and new business software with emphasis on robustness, scalability, and flexibility.
• Consolidated illustration system backend with service-oriented architecture.
• Devised tactical plan to move illustration out of technical debt.
• Manage the implementation plan and performance of third-party vendors to ensure project deliverables meet agreed standards.
Transamerica Insurance and Investments Group, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2016 – Dec 2022 Senior Software Engineering Manager, Technology Illustration Systems Directed end-to-end operations associated with Cloud infrastructure development; DevOps and CI/CD, system, and platform migration; Inforce illustrations and Lifepro, and Web application development; reported to senior leaders. Led high-performance team to pioneer the development of claims platform focused on life expectancy payout while integrating legacy systems and achieving organizational objectives and vision. Managed functions related to seamless delivery of innovative, user-friendly solutions for complex financial products. Administered creation and control of software budgets. Oversaw testing of diverse applications and systems for the insurance industry as a technical leader Page 2 2
• Devised annuity inforce platform for a closed block of business.
• Upheld vendor relations with Insurance Technology for our Annuity Platform.
• Spearheaded e-signature capabilities expansion for the life illustrations system.
• Engineered, impactful and efficient software catering to the needs and anticipations of customers and stakeholders.
• Steered development of in-house system, gaining recognition as top industry illustrations software.
• Confirmed projects completion ahead of set schedule and deliverables within budget while boosting teams’ efficiency.
• Supervised .NET conversion to JAVA and/or .NET Core to utilize our deployment strategy to the CI/CD pipeline.
• Continued delivering on-time product releases.
• Devised criteria of data analysis on how life products are used with our illustration systems. Created the automation process for product and sales team on how products are utilized with your agents and customers. Transamerica Insurance and Investments Group, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1999 – 2016 Director, Product Software
Delivered exceptional leadership support in development of novel business illustration software to aid in generation of multi- million-dollar annual premium sales. Oversaw design and implementation of system architecture across multiple platforms ranging from mobile devices to web services for illustrations or quotes while guiding network team. Led efforts to align project team priorities with overall business objectives. Headed planning and creation of leading-edge applications for Agency Management. Coordinated with third-party developers to ensure prompt project completion.
• Transformed legacy applications to contemporary technology (.NET)
• Supervised the development of Middleware APIs in JAVA for our nightly batching jobs for inforce illustrations.
• Supervised development of updates and enhancements for all TLC products.
• Pioneered the development of mytransware life system, currently utilized by our field force.
• Strategically prioritized enhancement requests for current software applications as well as the creation of new ones.
• Steered multiple development teams, facilitating product implementation across Term and Universal Life Insurance, Annuities, Long Term Care, and Variable Products.
Additional Professional Experience
• Software Engineering Architecture Manager – Consultant, Bell Atlantic Corporation, Arlington, Virginia
• Owner, Software Dynamics Corporation, Ashburn, Virginia
• Computer Scientist Contractor, Naval Research Laboratory, Radar Division, Washington D.C. Education
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Publication
Radar Clutter Effects, Dennis Trizna. PH. D, Taddeo Blanco
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