John Ernste
Saint Paul
Summary
Strategic Senior Director of Development recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in fundraising strategy, donor relations, and project management, ensuring successful development initiatives. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to drive organizational goals forward.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Director of Development
Optum
Eden Prairie
03.2019 - Current
- Lead solution architecture, development, and technical operations on key commercial care management initiatives.
- Develop partnerships with key stakeholders to drive collaborative projects.
- Manage fundraising strategies to support organizational goals and objectives.
- Lead technology RFP responses
- Lead AI powered strategies, development and design.
Director of Solution Architecture
UnitedHealthcare
Eden Prairie
03.2013 - 03.2019
- Led strategic initiatives to optimize healthcare claim, membership, provider and care management domains.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop technology solutions including strategic architecture, cost-benefit analysis, and ongoing maintenance.
Director of Solution Architecture
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Eagan
06.2008 - 03.2013
- Led strategic initiatives to optimize healthcare care management delivery models.
- Collaborated with cross-functional and vendor teams and vendor to implement the first care management solution using internal and vendor products.
- Led solution and development of DataPower integration services across healthcare domains.
Technical Lead
BI Worldwide
Edina
04.2007 - 06.2008
- Led cross-functional teams to design and implement technical solutions including strategic architecture pure Agile framework.
- Mentored junior developers through code reviews and technical discussions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements for new projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management Information Systems
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 09.1994 - 06.1999
Skills
- Solution architecture
- Fundraising strategies
- AI strategy development
- Technical operations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Director of Development
Optum
03.2019 - Current
Director of Solution Architecture
UnitedHealthcare
03.2013 - 03.2019
Director of Solution Architecture
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
06.2008 - 03.2013
Technical Lead
BI Worldwide
04.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Management Information Systems
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
09.1994 - 06.1999