Mike Jacobs

Technology Fellow and SVP of Engineering at Optum

A savvy, innovative, industry thought leader with experience leading organizations through successful implementations in multiple industries and technologies. Strong agile development skills, with proven ability to achieve bottom-line results while implementing cutting edge IT solutions. Superior hands-on technical capabilities combined with a proven history of successful deliveries of large-scale mission critical projects. Skilled in providing effective and collaborative leadership in fast-paced, deadline driven environments. Articulate communicator with strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, able to quickly understand business requirements and deliver. Selected Highlights • Experienced, pragmatic individual contributor with proven technical, business, and management experience known for aligning teams and accelerating delivery by bringing clarity to healthcare technology projects • Conceived and started the industry's first national level blockchain alliance for healthcare [www.synaptichealthalliance.com] • Co-founded and chaired multiple architecture review boards, contributing to the establishment of process and documentation standards for architecture and design best practices • Selected as one of the first Optum Distinguished Engineers and fostered the Technology Leadership Career Path • Relentlessly pursued individual research on diverse cutting edge technologies to improve my skills and value