Dirk Zoller
Technology Leader | Agile Transformation | Strategic Planning | Team Building & Mentorship | Cloud Platforms | Stakeholder Engagement | Engineering Excellence | DevOps & Automation | Results-Oriented | Change manager
- Role
- Director of Software Engineering at Walmart Global Tech
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dirk Zoller
I\'m a strategic technology leader with 30+ years of experience building global engineering organizations and resilient, customer-centric platforms at scale. I believe resilient teams build resilient systems — and the most durable innovation comes from investing in both people and platforms. Currently serving as Director of Software Engineering at Walmart, I lead cross-functional teams across backend services, mobile, frontend, and infrastructure to scale our global Membership platform. My portfolio spans architecture strategy, cloud modernization, organizational design, and delivery of $1B+ revenue-generating systems across the U.S, Canada, and Mexico. My leadership approach combines deep technical expertise with a focus on culture, mentorship, and operational excellence. I’ve led global Agile transformations, built high-performing DevOps orgs, and shaped multi-year platform strategies in complex enterprise environments. I\'m passionate about: • Scaling engineering orgs with clarity and intent • Leading cloud-native and event-driven platform modernization • Enabling AI- and data-powered product ecosystems • Building engineering cultures rooted in trust, autonomy, and accountability • Partnering with C-suite leaders to drive business-aligned tech strategy A Few Wins I’m Proud Of: • Directed Walmart’s global Membership platform initiative—6+ teams, 50+ engineers,$150M+ scope,$1B+ revenue impact • Built and scaled the virtual cash ecosystem powering stores and eCommerce • Led org-wide Agile transformation and DevOps evolution, improving reliability and delivery velocity • Mentored dozens of engineering leaders; architected succession plans and scaled global hiring • Unified global membership infrastructure with 99.99% uptime and zero-customer-impact launches I\'m energized by solving hard problems at scale — technical, organizational, and human. If you\'re interested in shaping the future of engineering leadership, systems thinking, or building next-gen platforms, let’s connect.
Experience
Director of Software Engineering
Aug 2023 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US
Education
Ausbildungszentrum fuer Technik & Wirtschaft
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
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