Steve Ciske

About Steve Ciske

Accomplished technology executive with a proven track record in driving enterprise-scale digital transformation, modernization, and AI-powered product innovation across global organizations. I specialize in translating complex business challenges into scalable technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and accelerate growth.Skilled at scaling engineering and IT operations, I have successfully overseen multi-brand platforms, optimized shared services, and implemented forward-looking technology architectures that deliver measurable business impact. My approach blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership, enabling organizations to stay ahead in rapidly evolving markets.Passionate about building high-performance engineering teams, I focus on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. By aligning technology strategy with corporate goals, I empower organizations to leverage data-driven insights for smarter decision-making and sustainable results.Let’s connect to explore how I can help your organization drive transformation, unlock growth, and maximize technology potential. SIGNATURE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Enabled 17× EBITDA valuation multiple at exit by securing patent for healthcare analytics platform.• Executed multi-million-dollar enterprise transformations by directing large-scale delivery programs across global portfolios.• Reduced engineering costs by 35% via platform modernization initiatives, intelligent automation, and offshore optimization.• Accelerated release velocity, improved delivery transparency, and enhanced product intelligence by architecting and deploying AI-first product delivery frameworks.

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer

   SubjectWell

   Jan 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   I design executive roadmaps and implement governance frameworks that enhance delivery predictability, operational transparency, and stakeholder confidence. I drive AI-powered recruitment and engagement strategies, leveraging intelligent targeting and automated workflows to optimize call-center and patient engagement operations end-to-end.Below listed are some of my achievements within this role:• Reduced development, testing, and deployment timelines by 50% by creating AI-first SDLC process.• Championed adoption of product-centric operating model by aligning engineering, data, and product teams to defined and measurable business outcomes.• Accelerated time-to-market and improved product intelligence at scale by architecting an AI-first delivery framework spanning ideation through enterprise deployment.• Increased engineering team engagement and capability maturity by strengthening organizational culture through structured coaching, capability mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor of Science in Political Science/International Relations

Skills

• Etl
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• C#
• .net
• Web Applications
• Databases
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Business Analysis
• Data Warehousing
• Software Project Management
• Sharepoint
• Soa
• Process Improvement
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• IT Strategy
• General Awesomeness
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Web Services
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Business Process Improvement
• E-Commerce
• Extreme Programming
• T-Sql
• Requirements Analysis
• Saas
• Visual Studio
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Architecture
• Integration
• Sql
• Visio