Executive Director, Software Engineering & Technology

• Software Product Platforms - Ensure the product management and architecture process are providing the maximum customer value created through high adoption, usage, and satisfaction of end users for the data reports, features, user experience, and value creation for their roles in K12 education. 
• Development Team Productivity - Increase the output and productivity of the development teams leveraging the adoption and use of AI, developing existing personnel growth and development, improved use of scrum in our agile development processes. 
• System Security - Proactively ensure security of systems are strong, current, and audited.
• Data Warehouse - Ensure data warehouse is properly developed to provide maximum value to internal and external (client) users. 
• Information Technology - Ensure IT systems and infrastructure are secure and provide maximum productivity and value for internal and external customers. 
• Cross-functional Value - Outside in viewpoint and provides advice and support across the company's leadership areas to increase productivity, lower costs, and increase customer value. 

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering or related field
• Experience in Educational Technology  
• Experience with security tools and technologies, such as vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and secure coding practices.
• Experience managing a team with focus on  accountability, performance and development
• Proven experience managing the architecture and operations of modern cloud-based data warehouses (e.g., AWS ).

• Security Plus
• Solutions Architect certification (AWS)
• CIPP/US for data privacy and student data compliance
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and/or Lean Six Sigma
• Experience or certification in user experience design thinking  or human-centered product development

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