Brian McCune

Senior Technology Leader

15+ years delivering multi-million-dollar programs, cross-functional initiatives, and enterprise software solutions. Expert in strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and team leadership driving innovation and operational efficiency.

About Me

Technology leader with a passion for innovation and team excellence

I am a senior technology leader with over 15 years of experience delivering multi-million-dollar programs, cross-functional initiatives, and enterprise software solutions. My expertise spans strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and on-time, on-budget execution.

I combine deep technical expertise with program governance, risk mitigation, and team leadership to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and measurable business impact across diverse industries. From leading teams of 20+ engineers to presenting to C-level executives, I thrive in environments where technology meets strategic business objectives.

Currently, I'm applying my leadership and technical skills in education, partnering with school leadership to modernize the technology curriculum, introduce strategic project-based programs, and mentor students and staff in practical, industry-relevant practices.

15+

Years of Experience

$5M+

Programs Managed

58M+

Users Impacted

95%

On-Time Delivery

Education

MS, Information Technology Management

Western Governors University

BS, Interactive Media and Web Design

The Art Institute of California-Orange County

Professional Experience

15+ years of technology leadership and software development

Teacher

Cedar Park Schools

Bothell, WAJune 2024 - Present
  • Designed, implemented, and managed 5+ concurrent curricula aligning 100% with state standards
  • Facilitated stakeholder communication with parents, administrators, and support staff improving student outcomes by 15%
  • Oversaw 15+ project-based learning initiatives for 100+ students using Agile workflows
  • Improved project quality scores by 20% through data-driven interventions
  • Mentored 40+ students with 80% achieving real-world client expectations

Vice President - Lead Architect

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Seattle, WAJanuary 2021 - March 2024
  • Led architecture and delivery of 12+ large-scale applications impacting 58M+ users
  • Managed cross-functional teams of 8-15 engineers with 98% adherence to release schedules
  • Reduced feature delivery time by 30% through optimized backlog prioritization
  • Oversaw budgets up to $2M for front-end initiatives
  • Increased page load speed by 55% and reduced defect rates by 20%
  • Mentored 6 junior architects with 100% promotion/retention rate

Vice President - Software Development Manager

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Seattle, WAJanuary 2013 - January 2021
  • Directed 10-20 person teams delivering 95% of projects on/ahead of schedule
  • Managed end-to-end lifecycles with budgets up to $5M spanning 6-18 months
  • Increased on-time feature releases by 40% through multi-project roadmaps
  • Secured $400K+ in vendor cost savings through strategic negotiations
  • Reduced production defects by 25% year-over-year through KPI tracking
  • Enabled 3 internal promotions through mentorship of team leads and engineers

Associate - UI Frameworks Developer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

San Francisco, CAMarch 2011 - January 2013
  • Led design of reusable UI component library adopted by 7+ product teams
  • Reduced front-end development time by 45% across organization
  • Saved $350K in development costs through enterprise application migration
  • Increased internal framework utilization from 40% to 95% within one year
  • Reduced UI defects by 25% through code quality standards for 20+ engineers

Sr. Front End Web Developer

Pacific Sunwear

Orange County, CAJuly 2008 - March 2011
  • Developed 20+ responsive web applications improving user engagement by 35%
  • Reduced page load times by 50% and increased conversion rates by 15%
  • Handled 100K+ daily transactions with custom PHP/MySQL solutions
  • Cut development time by 30% through reusable CSS frameworks
  • Achieved 3 team promotions through effective mentorship

Online Editor

Bonnier Publications

Orange County, CAOctober 2006 - October 2007
  • Produced 100+ articles annually driving 40% increase in website traffic
  • Boosted social media engagement by 60% through photo/video content
  • Increased average time-on-page by 25% through custom design
  • Achieved 99.9% uptime managing magazine website with HTML/CSS/JavaScript
  • Generated $250K+ in annual revenue through branded content

Skills & Expertise

Comprehensive technology and leadership capabilities

📊

Program & Project Management

Program GovernanceStrategic PlanningAgile/ScrumRisk MitigationBudget ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipStakeholder CommunicationRoadmap DevelopmentKPI TrackingProcess Improvement
💻

Technical Expertise

JavaScriptCSSHTML5PythonPHPMySQLNode.js.NETCloud ArchitectureUI/UX DesignWeb DevelopmentApplication DevelopmentPerformance Optimization
🛠️

Tools & Platforms

GitVisual StudioAdobe Creative SuiteCMS PlatformsIISJSONAJAXXMLJiraConfluenceTrelloMicrosoft Project
📈

Data & Analysis

Data-Driven Decision MakingPerformance MetricsDashboard ReportingDatabase OptimizationSEO Best PracticesAnalytics ImplementationBusiness IntelligenceReporting Automation
👥

Leadership & Interpersonal

Team MentorshipVendor ManagementContract NegotiationConflict ResolutionExecutive PresentationChange ManagementCultural TransformationSuccession Planning

50+

Technical Skills

20+

Teams Led

100+

Projects Delivered

Multiple

Industries

Get In Touch

Let's discuss how we can work together to drive innovation and results

Ready to Connect?

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, collaboration possibilities, and innovative projects. Whether you're looking for technical leadership, program management expertise, or strategic guidance, I'd love to hear from you.

Send a Message