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Tamera Young

@tamerayoung

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Tech-savvy business leader driving innovation in IT product management and cybersecurity.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a leadership role in IT product management or cybersecurity that leverages my expertise in driving digital transformation, optimizing operations, and fostering innovation. I am passionate about leading cross-functional teams, aligning technical solutions with business objectives, and delivering scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that drive business growth and operational excellence

As a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience in IT product and program management, cloud services, automation, network operations, and cybersecurity, I bring a proven track record of driving innovation and efficiency in diverse environments. My expertise spans strategic leadership, technical proficiency, and a strong commitment to process improvement and cybersecurity.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led large-scale digital transformations, leveraging cloud-native microservices, AI/ML applications, and automation to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. My achievements include leading a $5M automated platform development using Power BI Dataverse, optimizing store readiness tracking by 72%, and driving $29M in incremental revenue through AI/ML applications.

I am passionate about fostering cross-functional collaboration, mentoring teams, and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. My technical expertise includes cloud services (AWS, Azure), cybersecurity frameworks, and Agile methodologies. I am committed to delivering scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that drive business growth and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Manager Digital Product Program Management

HMA Consulting - CVS Health

Dec 2023 - Nov 2024 (11 months)

Led the automation of firewalls and network security, achieving 99.9% uptime and reducing server response time by 75%. Drove enterprise network automation strategy, cutting operational costs by 35% and improving system performance by 15%.

Network Security Automation Cloud Services Program Management Performance Optimization

Senior Manager Product Management Machine Learning

Insight Global - United Airlines

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)

Managed AI/ML applications, generating $29M in incremental revenue and enhancing customer insights. Improved personalized product recommendations, contributing an additional $5M per month.

AI Machine Learning Product Management Revenue Customer Insights

Principal Technical Solutions Manager

Insight Global - T-Mobile

Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 (11 months)

Led the transformation of legacy billing systems using cloud-native microservices and APIs, enhancing scalability and customer experience. Launched multiple digital products on 5G platforms.

Microservices APIs Cloud Services Customer Experience Digital Transformation

Lead Product Manager

TATA - Walgreens Boot Alliance

Mar 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Developed an automated platform using Power BI Dataverse, optimizing store readiness tracking and improving operational efficiency by 72%.

Power BI Automation Data Analytics Platform Development

Lead Solution Architect / Product Manager

TAI ACCESSORIES

Aug 2019 - Mar 2020 (7 months)

Defined technical vision and roadmaps, prioritizing capabilities and outlining solutions leveraging Azure for agile program development.

Azure Technical Vision Agile Development Roadmap Development Solution Architecture

Lead Business Development

AT&T Technology Transformation

Sep 2018 - May 2019 (8 months)

Translated complex business needs into structured technical solutions, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and delivery teams.

Business Development Technical Solutions Stakeholder Management Delivery Alignment Communication

Principal Product Development Engineer

AT&T Security

Jan 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years 9 months)

Automated provisioning systems for secure gateway connections, enhancing cybersecurity and cloud connectivity.

Cybersecurity Automation

Senior Network Support Manager

AT&T Tech Operations

Feb 2006 - Jun 2015 (9 years 4 months)

Consolidated multiple applications into a unified system, significantly reducing operational expenses and increasing profit margins.

Consolidation Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2015 - 2019

Studied advanced concepts in cybersecurity as part of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program, focusing on protecting systems and networks from cyber threats.