Faith W.

About Faith W.

With over 30 years in software, delivery, and product development, I’ve built a career around developing people, strengthening teams, and creating clarity in complex environments. Whether I’m leading enterprise implementations, designing training programs, or coaching analysts and architects, my focus is always the same: help people grow, communicate well, and deliver work they’re proud of.I’ve led high‑performing teams across FinTech and enterprise environments, built structured onboarding and capability development programs, and shaped global learning strategy as part of Odessa’s Learning Council. I enjoy simplifying complexity, breaking work into practical steps, and creating learning experiences that build confidence and long‑term capability.At the same time, I bring deep experience in application delivery, cross‑functional collaboration, and process improvement. I’m comfortable guiding teams through ambiguity, aligning technology with business goals, and building the structure needed for sustainable, predictable delivery.Core Strengths: Learning & Development, Coaching & Mentorship, Team Empowerment, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Process Improvement, Application Delivery, Client Success, Emotional Intelligence, SDLC Leadership

Experience

1. Director, Solution Architecture

   Odessa

   Apr 2025 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   o Driving strategic execution across a portfolio of concurrent in-flight implementations for a FinTech equipment leasing platform, emphasizing a people-first approach to team and client success.o Optimize resource allocation, driving efficiency through capacity planning and team management.o Transforming underperforming projects from red-to-green, mitigating risks and aligning stakeholders.o Spearheading Learning & Development programs, enhancing team growth and career progression.o Providing strategic oversight, ensuring seamless execution with direct engagement when necessary. o Managing and mentoring Business Analysts/Architects, fostering skill development, collaboration, and high-performance team dynamics.

Education

• Rowan University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Technical Translation
• Optiva
• Reporting
• Websphere
• Business Analysis
• Mentoring
• Vendor Management
• Business Process
• Business Process Improvement
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Project Management
• Itil
• Troubleshooting
• Pmo
• IT Service Management
• Plm Tools
• Training
• Testing
• Db2
• IT Strategy
• Unix
• Business Intelligence
• Version Control
• Full Li
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Integration
• Enterprise Architecture
• Creative Solutions
• Data Analysis
• IT Management
• Data Visualization
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Technical Training
• Sql