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Jerry Kavouras
Global IT Program/Project Management - Application Development
Jerry Kavouras is a seasoned collaborative application development technology director with a passion for driving business success through effective project implementation. With a background in larger corporations within the Benefits Consulting and Healthcare insurance fields, Jerry has successfully managed multi-million dollar global development projects leading teams of over 50 associates. He is skilled in working with offshore and cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, Project Managers, Quality Assurance, and development staff, while closely engaging with global business stakeholders and users. Jerry's expertise encompasses program and project management, stakeholder relationship management, strategic planning, operational efficiency, and global team leadership. He excels in bringing clarity to chaotic situations, defining actionable steps, and fostering team growth and consensus to achieve organizational goals. Jerry's professional track record also includes proficiency in budget management, issue and defect management, risk mitigation, application and software development, vendor management, SDLC, business and requirements analysis, change management, and business intelligence. Jerry Kavouras holds a BA in Math & Computer Science from the University of Illinois Chicago.