Tim Kao

About Tim Kao

Seasoned Technical Consultant with a strong track record in driving digital transformation through low-code, configuration-driven platforms including Pega CRM (CLSA), Snowflake Streamlit, and Maven EDSS. I specialize in architecting scalable, user-centric solutions that streamline operations and improve service delivery—particularly in complex government and public sector environments.With extensive experience consulting across federal, state, city, and county agencies, I bring a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, stakeholder alignment, and mission-critical systems. From health informatics and workforce solutions to CRM implementations, I’ve led initiatives from concept to production with a focus on reusability, governance, and long-term impact.Core strengths include:Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)Low-code & no-code enterprise solution architectureGovernment consulting & vendor collaborationPre-sales solutioning, RFP/RFI response strategyAgile delivery & team leadership across dispersed teamsPublic Trust ClearanceI\'m passionate about building future-ready systems that deliver real-world results—and always open to opportunities to collaborate on transformational projects.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Software Engineering

   Indeed

   Nov 2021 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Senior Manager at OutpostAt Outpost, we’re a full-service partner managing contractor operations at Indeed—driving efficiency, scalability, and innovation across workforce solutions.Key Outcomes: Reduced operational costs from 8% to 2.1% of spend Improved forecast-to-actual variance from 9% to <1% Enabled scalable contractor spend—ramping up to $100M or down to $25M with zero business disruption Scaled operations through SaaS and custom low-code applicationsStrategic Focus: Centralized data to power AI-driven insights and performance dashboards Built low-code applications using Snowflake + Streamlit Applied AI where impactful—Gleanbots for knowledge retrieval, Cursor for developer productivity, and Snowflake Cortex for advanced analyticsAlways looking to connect with others driving innovation in workforce operations, AI, and data strategy.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  B.S., Electrical Engineering

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Hl7 2.5.1
• Business Analysis
• Design Patterns
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Databases
• Hl7
• Eclipse
• Agile Methodologies
• Sql
• Hibernate
• Struts
• Intellij Idea
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Healthcare Consulting
• Integration
• Business Intelligence
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Sql Server 2000-2008
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Enterprise Architecture
• Oracle
• Web Applications
• Testing
• Java
• Web Services
• Project Management
• Perl