Carl Kopplin
Verified Expert in Engineering
DevOps and Cloud Computing Developer
Carl is a strategic technology leader with extensive experience in the insurance and financial services industry. He has worked across various areas, including DevOps, cloud computing, and AI. Adept at strategic analysis, Carl has established a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative solutions while fostering inclusive environments that leverage diversity and collaboration to maximize stakeholder engagement, drive acceptance, and achieve results.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
AWS Cloud Computing Services
The most amazing...
...project I've handled is establishing the cloud computing program at a Fortune 250 financial organization.
Work Experience
Director – Cloud Services
Toptal
- Acted as a P&L leader for Toptal's global cloud computing technology consulting and implementation services business.
- Created multiple new cloud service offerings in the transformation space, including cloud migrations and cloud governance.
- Worked with enterprise and startup clients across various industries to analyze their needs and identify appropriate talent-driven solutions.
Director – Cloud Transformation Services
AHEAD
- Developed the cloud consulting practice emphasizing enterprise customers across various industries.
- Worked with clients to analyze their cloud computing needs and develop appropriate solutions.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of a cloud training and certification program.
Product Owner – Infrastructure Engineering
American Family Insurance
- Managed engineering teams that delivered new and transformational public cloud-based infrastructure technologies supporting business innovation, agility, and efficiency.
- Developed Agile-based enterprise public cloud-computing discipline, including recruiting and talent development, operational and financial controls, and the effective adoption and implementation of cloud-based technologies that drive business value.
- Evangelized about the effective adoption and implementation of cloud-based technologies that drive business value.
Enterprise Architect
American Family Insurance
- Collaborated with the business leadership, other architects, and technologists to identify and analyze business and technology trends and lead the planning and definition of the appropriate enterprise-wide infrastructure technology strategies.
- Co-developed an enterprise cloud-first strategy that established the direction and objectives necessary to meet future business needs by leveraging cloud computing.
- Led efforts to evaluate and access technology and business trends, including self-driving cars and blockchain. I also established technology strategies to position the organization for success.
- Developed the enterprise's call center strategy and approach.
Base Technology Advisor, Architect, and Consultant
American Family Insurance
- Provided essential leadership in maintaining, designing, and supporting the most complex technical solutions involving multiple technologies and cross-platform issues.
- Partnered with business leaders to understand business challenges and find appropriate alternative technical solutions to various issues, including disaster recovery and continuity planning.
- Led the IS data management department's strategic planning efforts.
President and Principal
QCK Consulting, Inc.
- Founded a technology and business-consulting firm, serving clients that included multiple Fortune 1000 P&C, life, and other insurance companies.
- Provided contract-based strategic business analysis, planning, budgeting, technology evaluation, project management, and system implementation services to clients in the real estate, insurance, and financial sectors.
- Specialized in large-scale, complex projects with interdisciplinary areas, including legal, regulatory, tax, and corporate governance.
- Developed an SCM practice for a Fortune 250 client's mainframe and 3-tier development units.
Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
CUNA Mortgage
- Negotiated the divestment of a top 100 national mortgage banking operation.
- Managed the successful transition from mortgage banking operations to joint ventures, including joint venture negotiation, asset liquidation, transitional operations, and structuring of a new corporate entity.
- Handled the operational workforce transition, including a staff reduction of over 400 employees.
Vice President of Administration
CUNA Mortgage
- Directed strategic corporate technology development, managed the corporate planning and budget development process, and acted as a chief negotiator for all corporate contracts.
- Managed all administrative functions, including information systems, cash management, quality assurance, corporate services, facilities management, and record retention.
- Designed and implemented the successful conversion of the entire mortgage processing system to the Unix client-server system in only one year, during which the company experienced a record sales volume.
- Handled the design and relocation of corporate headquarters resulting in an NPV gain of $2 million. I also designed and managed a 34,000 square feet corporate headquarters expansion project.
- Implemented and designed a corporate-wide total quality improvement program, reducing operating costs by 10% and improving customer service.
Experience
Cloud Computing Program for a Fortune 250 Insurer
Mortgage Banker Technology Plan Enabling Hypergrowth
SCM Practice for a Fortune 250 Insurer
New Program Development for a Fortune 100 Entity
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Corporate Finance and Banking
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Madison, WI, USA
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Real Estate
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Madison, WI, USA
Juris Doctor Degree in Contract Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Madison, WI, USA
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management Information Systems
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI, USA
Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services
Skills
Platforms
Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Cloud Computing Services
Paradigms
UI Design
Industry Expertise
Banking & Finance
Languages
Visual Basic, Python
Other
Business Systems Analysis, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Consulting, Agile DevOps, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategic Initiatives, Strategic Planning, IT Project Management, System Implementation, IT, Contract Negotiation, Annual Budgets, Budgeting, Complex Problem Solving, Software Configuration Management (SCM), Business & Digital Transformation, IT Projects, Staff Management & Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Platforms, IT Infrastructure, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), IT Program Management, Development, Strategic Sourcing, Cash Management, Human Resources (HR), Quality Control (QC), Administration, Telecom Equipment & Solutions, Cloud Architecture, Problem Management, Chief Operations Officer (COO), AWS Certified Solution Architect, AWS Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Architecture, Real Estate Development, Corporate Legal, Analytics, Big Data, Training, Data Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, Call Centers
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