Dean Vallas

Dean Vallas has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies. Dean most recently worked at CBTS as a Senior Project Manager starting in 2019. Prior to that, they were a Senior Program Manager at Vallas Consulting, where they led the design of an Omni-channel fulfillment and SEO Proof-of-Concept Cloud Solution for an enterprise retail client.

Before Vallas Consulting, Dean worked at Perficient as a Senior Project Manager, where they managed the implementation and integration of solutions for partners and clients worldwide. Dean also worked at IBM Global Business Services as a Senior Project Manager, leading various projects such as the procurement and supply management cloud solution for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the design of an Omni-channel fulfillment Proof-of-Concept with SoftLayer Solution in the Federal Data System.

Dean's work experience at IBM includes roles as a Global Senior Program Manager, where they focused on advancing Omni channel E-Commerce SaaS/Cloud and On-Premise solutions. Dean also served as a Senior Global Portfolio/Program Manager and oversaw project administration and oversight for Tier 1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Data Center.

Previous to IBM, Dean worked at Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company, as a Global Senior Program Manager. There, they managed large cross-functional teams and drove global solutioning with enterprise mobility apps.

Dean's earlier work experience includes roles at MBNA as a Senior Business Program and Operations Manager, and at VeriFone as a Professional Services Senior Business Program Manager. Dean started their career at Gemplus Corporate, where they directed new enterprise business alliances and channel partnerships.

Overall, Dean Vallas has a strong background in project and program management, overseeing the implementation of various solutions and leading teams to drive business growth.

Dean Vallas earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Texas Tech University in 1985. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications from LinkedIn in subjects such as design thinking, user experience (UX) for non-designers, agile versus waterfall project management, and digital technologies case studies. The most recent certification obtained was in May 2023, titled "A Design Thinking Approach to Putting the Customer First" from LinkedIn.