Andre Dessens
Principal Technical Program Manager @Appian
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Technical Program Manager @Appian
El Paso, TX, US
Strategic Engineering Leadership & Process ArchitecturePromoted to Principal level to lead critical cross-departmental engineering initiatives, focusing on velocity, predictability, and the architectural health of the engineering organization- Strategic Infrastructure & Security: Directing a high-stakes cross-functional program (Engineering, InfoSec, Product, Customer Success) to expand secure cloud network capabilities. The initiative focuses on rigorous security compliance and architecture to unlock significant new revenue channels- Process Optimization: Architecting and implementing data-driven frameworks to reduce cycle times and eliminate bottlenecks across distributed teams- Cross-Functional Synchronization: Acting as the primary bridge between Engineering, Product, and Stakeholders to ensure high-fidelity delivery of complex features.
EDUCATION
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Electronic Systems Engineer, Information Technology
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDRE DESSENS
Strategic Engineering Leader & Process Architect with nearly two decades of continuous progression at Appian Corporation. I specialize in Operational Rigor—using data-driven insights to cut through organizational complexity and drive systemic change.My career has evolved from hands-on Software Development and Quality Assurance to architecting the operational foundations that power large-scale engineering departments. My core expertise lies in moving organizations from \"storming\" to \"performing\" by building self-sufficient squads, optimizing cycle times, and ensuring technical execution aligns perfectly with business goals.Core Focus- Process Architecture: Reducing cycle times (e.g, 6 days to <3 days) and increasing velocity- Strategic Scaling: Building and coaching high-performing, fully remote international teams- Complex Program Delivery: Directing high-stakes initiatives at the intersection of Cloud Infrastructure, Security, and Revenue Strategy to modernize platforms and ensure strict compliance.
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