Waddah K. Higley
Technology Leader | Digital Transformation | Platform Engineering | Cloud
- Role
- Senior Technical Lead - Edtech at United Nations
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Waddah K. Higley
Seasoned Technology Leader with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise-scale transformation across cloud, DevOps, and platform engineering. I specialize in modernizing legacy systems, managing software development lifecycle, accelerating time-to-market, and delivering secure, scalable solutions using AWS, Kubernetes, and containerized architectures.My journey began with hands-on consulting at Borland Software, where I delivered enterprise SDLC and configuration management solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Since then, I’ve led tech teams, launched startup, and modernized infrastructure for financial institutions and government agencies.Whether advising C-suite executives or leading cross-functional engineering teams, I bring clarity to complexity—and turn strategy into scalable, secure, high-impact solutions. Global experience across the U.S, Europe, and Middle East Passionate about building cloud-native platforms and simplifying complex systems🤝 Proven track record of aligning IT capabilities with strategic business goals
Experience
Senior Technical Lead - Edtech
Oct 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
As Senior Technical Lead, I lead the regional digital transformation of Education Technology initiatives, driving the modernization of learning systems and digital services across more than 700 schools and impacting over students. In this role, I oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and innovative EdTech solutions that enhance teaching and learning outcomes in diverse and challenging contexts. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and partners to deliver sustainable digital platforms, strengthen data-driven decision-making, and ensure inclusive access to quality education through technology across the region.
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business
California State University, Long Beach
Masters of Science - MS, Computer Science
Skills
- Integration
- Software Development
- Scrum
- Agile Project Management
- Software Quality Assurance
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Strategy
- Microsoft Tfs
- Business Analysis
- Agile Methodologies
- Unix
- Configuration Management
- Enterprise Software
- Enterprise Architecture
- Software Design
- Software Configuration Management
- Software Project Management
- Application Lifecycle Management
- Quality Assurance
- Automation
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