Joong Lee

About Joong Lee

Strategic Visionary | Software Engineering & Cybersecurity Expert | Agile & DevSecOps AdvocateWelcome to my LinkedIn profile! With many years of experience in the tech industry, I specialize in steering organizations through transformative projects, particularly in software engineering and cybersecurity domains. What I Do: I leverage my extensive background in leading complex projects to drive innovation and growth. My expertise spans Change Management, Security & Cybersecurity, Agile & Scrum methodologies, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, and Compliance & Risk Management, Distributed systems, and Software Development. I have a proven track record of delivering solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and catalyze revenue growth. Key Achievements- Led development of mission-critical emergency call handling solutions for a major US customer, enhancing security and monitoring and observability capabilities- Orchestrated the transition of transactional legacy enterprise solutions to SaaS platforms, directly contributing to an $18M revenue increase- Conceptualized and commercialized the CU-Hub product, generating $1M in its first year- Played a pivotal role in guiding Motorola Solutions to achieve ISO certification- Built and led a high-performing team, turning around an underperforming unit into a dynamic force within the company.My Approach: My leadership style is rooted in servant leadership. I prioritize the growth and well-being of my team members, fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, and innovation. I\'m a firm believer in Agile principles and have established comprehensive Agile programs from scratch, enhancing operational efficiency and adaptability.Looking Forward: I\'m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring opportunities where I can contribute my skills and experience towards meaningful and challenging projects. Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss technology, leadership, or potential collaborations!

Experience

1. Director of Engineering

   Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• University of Washington

  Certificate, Data Science

• The University of Southern Mississippi

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics

• The University of Southern Mississippi

  MS, Advanced Mathematics

Skills

• J2ee
• Ejb
• Machine Learning
• Tomcat
• Matlab
• Web Development
• C++
• Fraud
• Soa
• Uml
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Agile Methodologies
• Architecture
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Software Design
• Css
• Spring
• Sdlc
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Web Services
• Soap
• Process Development
• Cloud Computing
• Software Project Management
• Software Engineering
• Application Development
• Sql Server
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Web Applications
• Sql
• Linux
• Hibernate
• Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
• Java
• Subversion
• Mysql
• Jdbc
• Distributed Systems
• Struts