Michelle B.
Director Software Engineering @ Inspira Financial | Certified SAFe® 6 Practitioner
- Role
- Director Software Engineering Agile Transformation at Inspira Financial
- Location
- Omaha, NE, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michelle B.
I’m a strategic and people-first technology leader with 20+ years of experience transforming how organizations deliver software, scale agile practices, and align IT capabilities to business outcomes in the financial, health, and benefits industries. My passion lies in leading high-performing teams, cultivating inclusive and collaborative cultures, and driving large-scale digital transformations across enterprise environments.Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional global teams, managed multi-million-dollar portfolios, and delivered measurable impact across software engineering, quality assurance, agile delivery, and process optimization. Whether overseeing 52+ agile teams or modernizing development pipelines, I strive to simplify complexity and empower teams to deliver with speed, quality, and purpose.What sets me apart is a servant leadership mindset—mentoring future leaders, championing diversity, and creating sustainable frameworks that scale. I thrive in environments where technology is seen not just as a function, but a driver of innovation and value.Let’s connect if you’re looking to build strong teams, modernize delivery, or lead meaningful transformation in tech.
Experience
Director Software Engineering Agile Transformation
Mar 2024 — Present · Omaha, NE, US
Lead technology strategy and software delivery for four business units (Retirement, Wealth, Health, and Benefits), managing $11.1M in budget and overseeing eight cross-functional Agile teams.•Guide two Release Train Engineers and 52 Agile teams supporting 350+ professionals across development, QA, product, and delivery.*Lead eight IT teams, 2 Release Train Engineers, and 1 Manager.•Champion enterprise adoption of SAFe Agile, standardizing practices and improving product quality.•Act as key liaison between business stakeholders and IT, ensuring alignment and exceptional service delivery.•Advance diversity and inclusion through leadership roles in Women\'s Professional Network and IT Engagement Committee.
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science, Edcuation
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