Patricia Putnam
Innovative Technical Leader | Harnessing AI at the Intersection of Development, Program Management, and QA to Build High-Impact Teams and Accelerate Results
- Role
- Vice President, Executive Board at Cascade Community Theatre
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Patricia Putnam
Gemini saidThey say you can’t have it all—speed, quality, and scale. I disagree. I’m a technology leader thriving at the intersection of delivery, engineering excellence, and quality. My \"managerial trifecta\"—SDM, TPM, and QA—allows me to bridge the gap between ambitious roadmaps and rock-solid execution.I view AI as a powerful force multiplier. My focus is on integrating AI to automate toil and accelerate delivery, while maintaining strict human evaluation and control to ensure security, architectural integrity, and a seamless user experience.How I Drive ImpactModernization at Scale: I directed a $6.5M portfolio that included migrating legacy COBOL/RPG systems to cloud-native Python and Java on AWS. I ensure technical transitions drive business value without disrupting stability.Customer-Centric Quality: Quality is the ultimate form of customer service. My \"quality-in\" culture led to a 90% reduction in UAT defects at Array Health. I deliver reliable experiences by slashing deployment times by 85% and boosting automation coverage by 40%.Empowering High-Performing Teams: I specialize in building and fostering inclusive, global teams. By managing 30+ professionals for Fortune 100 clients and improving hiring efficiency by 25%, I ensure people have the tools and mentorship to excel. I believe leadership is about removing roadblocks and fostering a culture where everyone can do their best work.Operational Excellence: I optimize via data-driven insights. Leading global teams, I’ve boosted productivity and estimation accuracy by 25% through refined Agile workflows and modern automation.Compliance & Trust: I’ve guided organizations through SOC2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 certifications. I ensure emerging tech meets the same rigorous standards for privacy and security I’ve upheld throughout my career.I am a fierce advocate for mentorship and collaborative leadership. Whether scaling a startup or leading a global program, I deliver technology that is as innovative as it is secure.
Experience
Vice President, Executive Board
Jun 2022 — Present · Duvall, WA, US
Education
Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, IT Management
2015 — 2018
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology; Networks Design and Management
2007 — 2009
Western Governors University
Master of Science - MS, Data Science
2023 — 2025
Skills
- Sql Server
- Process Improvement
- Agile Methodologies
- Management
- Database Administration
- Vendor Management
- Test Management
- Integration
- Team Leadership
- Systems Analysis
- Requirements Analysis
- Regression Testing
- Iis
- Sql
- Visio
- Quality Center
- Quality Assurance
- Waterfall
- Troubleshooting
- Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
- Software Quality Assurance
- Data Analysis
- Release Management
- User Acceptance Testing
- Javascript
- Agile
- Test Planning
- Project Management
- Test Automation
- Business Analysis
- Security
- Enterprise Software
- Analysis
- Software Development
- Python
- Scrum
- Java
- E-Commerce
- Web Applications
- Visual Studio
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