Allen Licitra

Allen Licitra has extensive work experience in the IT and technology industry. Allen is currently working as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where they manage multiple programs for the Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness. Prior to this, they were the Owner and CTO of TeamLogicIT, where they specialized in managed IT, computer services, and network solutions.

Before joining Amazon, Allen worked at Talend as the Director of Competitive Enablement. In this role, they analyzed technology trends and provided guidance to various departments within the organization to outperform the competition. Allen also worked at Teradata, initially as the Senior Director of Cloud Analytics and Benchmarking, where they led a team responsible for analyzing technology trends and providing input for product development. Allen later became the Director of Competitive Intelligence & Engineering, where they expanded the team and contributed to marketing strategies generating significant revenue.

Allen also has experience in the telecommunications industry, having worked as the Director of Business Intelligence at US Cellular. In this role, they led a project team in implementing an Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and managed a large team and budget. Additionally, they worked at Orbitz LLC as the Senior Director of the Data Warehouse Technology Team, where they led the creation of a multi-terabyte data warehouse for strategic use.

Earlier in their career, Allen worked at Allstate Investments LLC as a Project Director, overseeing various IT projects. Allen also worked at Ameritech Cellular (now AT&T) as the Director of Business Systems Management, handling IT product development for multiple departments. Allen began their career at Kemper Insurance as the Manager of Data Warehouse and International Systems Development, where they implemented comprehensive systems for policy, claims, billing, and financials.

Allen's career also includes a role as a Senior Manager at Price Waterhouse LLC, where they managed large teams and implemented financial and HR systems for multinational corporations.

Overall, Allen Licitra has a diverse and extensive background in IT and technology, with a focus on program management, competitive analysis, and product development.

Allen Licitra's education history begins with their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Computer Science and Business, which they obtained from Lake Forest College between the years 1983 and 1987. Following this, Allen pursued further education and completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management from 1990 to 1993.

In addition to their formal education, Allen Licitra has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. Allen is certified in Google Cloud Essentials, having completed the program offered by Google in August 2020. Furthermore, Allen holds a Cloud Analytics Master certification from Cloud Analytics Academy, which they acquired in February 2019. Allen also obtained a Cloudera Certified credential in November 2015 and an Oracle Database Certified designation in June 2014. Lastly, Allen achieved a PMI Certification from the Project Management Institute in 2007, although the specific month of completion is not specified.