Sean Cooney

About Sean Cooney

I create engineering systems that scale clarity, ownership, and delivery. Teams grow stronger and ship faster with less noise.As a Senior Software Development Manager, I focus on scaling leadership. My goal is to create systems where Product Owners and Engineering Leads drive execution with clear scope, steady flow, and visible accountability. This approach allows teams to deliver predictably without fire drills or hidden risk.Recent focus areas include- Coaching Engineering Leads and Product Owners to own planning, estimation, and readiness- Guiding platform engineering through modernization of core services and infrastructure- Driving mobile application improvements in authentication, device and app syncing, and navigation across iOS and Android- Improving backlog quality and sprint planning to reduce ambiguity and rework- Reinforcing UX and platform alignment for consistent, high-quality deliveryI work best where growth demands structure. My focus is on connecting product intent to engineering capacity, building systems that sustain delivery, and developing leaders who multiply clarity and execution.If your teams are scaling and need to move with more ownership and calm execution, I welcome the conversation.

Experience

1. Senior Software Development Manager

   Webmd Health Services

   Jul 2024 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Build systems so teams lead confidently and deliver predictably.I lead engineering teams to deliver with clarity, consistency, and ownership. My focus is on building systems that connect product intent to engineering capacity while scaling leadership across teams. I create frameworks that make planning predictable, risk visible, and delivery sustainable.I build leadership systems that enable Engineering Leads and Product Owners to own readiness, estimation, and execution. I help teams align around clear scope and success measures so they can deliver without dependency chaos or constant escalation.I guide platform engineering across multiple teams through modernization of core services to improve scalability and maintainability. In parallel, I drive continuous improvements across our mobile applications, focusing on authentication, device and app syncing, and smoother navigation on iOS and Android.My approach centers on operational clarity and structured execution. I reinforce the link between product and engineering planning, ensuring capacity matches intent and strategy stays grounded in reality. I value calm, consistent delivery over short-term heroics and measure success by how well teams lead without my direct intervention.Key outcomes- Improved delivery consistency and reduced rework through structured ownership systems- Enhanced mobile reliability and user experience across platforms- Developed new technical leaders, strengthening organizational capacity- Increased predictability and surfaced risk early through disciplined planning systems- Reduced noise and dependency chaos through visible ownership and calm execution rhythmsSkills: Software Development Management, Engineering Leadership, Platform Engineering, Mobile Application Development, Agile Delivery, Systems Leadership, Delivery Architecture, Leadership Development, Platform and Application Modernization, Operational Clarity

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelors of Arts, Business Management

  2002 — 2005

• Penn State University

  Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Geographic Information Systems

  2009 — 2010

• University of Oregon

  Architecture

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Erp
• Software Development
• Python
• Integration
• Leadership
• Software Project Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Technical Support
• Databases
• Business Analysis
• Sharepoint
• Testing
• .net
• Enterprise Software
• Software Documentation
• Process Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Arcgis
• Project Management
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Sql
• Quality Assurance
• Consulting