Thomas DiBella
Verified Expert in Project Management
Project Manager
Carmel, IN, United States
Toptal member since February 2, 2021
Tom has a strong background in software engineering management, primarily in consulting engagements with numerous companies in several industries. He has managed teams across disciplines, including development, QA, and DevOps. From Waterfall to Agile to Kanban (and every combination in between), Tom has managed teams of up to 95 employees with the appropriate process for each situation. He brings energy, experience, and a sense of humor to every engagement.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Agile
- Financials
- Product Ownership
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Scrum Master
- Software Development
Work Experience
President
Deep Blue Solutions, Inc.
- Implemented and conducted standardized processes, including Agile and DevOps best practices.
- Managed teams of all sizes, from small Scrum to IT departments of over 90 employees.
- Triaged and repaired several projects and initiatives in several industries.
- Provided client recommendations and implementation for technical architecture, platform selection, and vendor selection.
Director of Delivery
CSpring
- Directed and coached the entire consulting team, providing leadership, process definition, and motivation.
- Managed P&L, reporting, and utilization for consulting services.
- Led the company through a successful Agile transformation.
- Implemented weekly meetings, quarterly feedback discussions, and virtual “office hours” to improve employee engagement, increasing employee satisfaction by 10%.
Director of Technology and DevOps
Batesville
- Managed web product development, hosting, maintenance and enhancements for over 5,000 unique company websites. Implemented eCommerce initiatives with strategic partners, creating millions in revenue.
- Directed creation and delivery of ERP products for the funeral industry. Led development of unprecedented new SaaS products for entry into a market. Reduced release cycle from annually to six weeks, increasing customer satisfaction ratings by 18%.
- Architected the planning, development, QA, and implementation delivery of cutting-edge, industry-changing mobile apps.
- Created the technology architectural roadmap, product planning and release schedules, and managed P&L for all technical products and services.
- Implemented development, QA, infrastructure, and business processes to deliver incremental advances that radically improved the overall business.
Program Manager/Architect
Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Developed a three-year roadmap for a Guidewire ERP implementation in collaboration with Cap Gemini consultants.
- Managed the ERP integration and consolidation of 40+ systems, services, and companies.
- Integrated SAP’s financial services product line with legacy applications. Managed solution architecture approach, design, development, and implementation.
- Directed development of a nationwide, web-based application for real-time insurance quoting and issuance, replacing three-day cycles with real-time answers.
- Managed a team of 40 developers through concurrent Rational Unified Process (RUP) iterative project cycles.
Project History
Guidewire Implementation
Managed the integration of a large-scale ERP system for a major insurance provider.
Mobile App Creation
Performed product owner and development management for the design, creation, and deployment of a large-scale mobile application.
Regulatory Compliance Integration
Managed the integration of 47 systems into SAP for a large client's regulatory compliance initiative.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice
Purdue University - West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Certifications
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
Skills
Tools
Jira, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, Slack
Paradigms
Management, Agile, Scrum, Agile Project Management, Waterfall Development, Waterfall Delivery, Requirements Analysis, Design Thinking, Kanban, DevOps
Platforms
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Industry Expertise
Insurance Technology (Insurtech), Call Centers, Insurance, Medical Diagnostics
Other
Project Rescue, Project Management, Scrum Master, Web Applications, Software Development, Program Management, IT Program Management, Planning, Executive Reporting, Vendor Management, Microsoft 365, IT Projects, Project Planning, Project Finance, Project Delivery, Agile Sprints, Technical Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Startups, Communication, Governance, IT Governance, Delivery Management, Project Estimation, Estimation & Planning, Project Scoping, Project Scheduling, Technical Leadership, Project Timelines, Scope of Work (SOW), Vendor Selection, Vendors & Suppliers, Waterfall Methodology, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Request for Proposal (RFP), Finance, Leadership, Business Plan Consulting, Financials, Product Ownership, Product Owner, Budgeting, Executive Consulting, PMO, Project Management Office (PMO), Big Data, Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), eCommerce, Feature Analysis, Risk Management, Healthcare & Insurance, Mobile Applications, Mobile App Development, Planview Daptiv, Guidewire, Regulatory Compliance, Agile Transformation, Mobile Apps, Agile Coaching, Technical Architecture, User Requirements, System Requirements, Planview, Marketing, Compliance, Cloud, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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