Teams at Thrivent Financial

Leads data engineering teams and provides technical direction for software architecture, development, DevOps, engineering standards, platform strategy, and production support. Partners with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders on roadmaps and solutions, manages vendors, coaches engineers, recruits talent, and oversees team performance, budgets, objectives, and continuous improvement.

Owns governance and optimization of the TAN investment advisory product shelf. Coordinates product intake, evaluations, due diligence, approvals, implementation, and ongoing oversight across managed accounts, alternatives, models, and specialized solutions. Advises CIOs and advisors, identifies shelf gaps, monitors industry trends, and partners with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, Technology, Distribution, and Wealth Management teams to improve competitiveness and client outcomes.

Leads Money Canvas Coaching Operations, owning the coaching delivery strategy, operating model, roadmap, performance metrics, workforce planning, and service quality. Manages Coach Managers and 40+ geographically dispersed coaches, develops leadership and culture, improves engagement and retention, and drives operational excellence. Partners with Product, Engineering, Design, HR, Learning Operations, and Strategic Operations to prioritize initiatives, implement new capabilities, and improve coaching and customer experiences.