Jennifer Lieberman
Jennifer Lieberman
Sr. Director, Software Engineering
Department Leadership
Project Management
Budgeting
Resource Management
Performance Management
Agile
SCRUM
JIRA
Confluence
Cybersecurity
Seasoned engineering and technology leader with 25+ years of experience across high-tech sectors. Proven track record of scaling global teams, delivering innovative cloud and cybersecurity solutions, and leading enterprise-wide digital transformations. Empathetic servant-leader who drives results while fostering inclusive, high-performance cultures.
Experience
Sr. Director, IT Ops
SoundExchangeMarch 2024 – April 2025
- Led IT Ops transformation, cutting costs by $100k and improving automation, cloud operations, and cybersecurity.
- Partnered closely with Engineering and Product departments to facilitate continuous improvement and seamless operations for AWS and GitHub environments.
- Launched cross-functional AI Task Force to create the SoundExchange AI Policy and trained employees on Generative AI software such as Zoom AI Companion and Microsoft Copilot.
Associate Director, Software Platforms and Applications Engineering
Collins AerospaceMay 2021 – January 2024
- Scaled global engineering department from 25 to 100+ cross-functional engineers across 10+ SaaS products (including AI/ML driven analytics on Azure and sustainability apps on AWS) with $35M budget.
- Unified product management, UX, cybersecurity, and data science teams to deliver comprehensive aviation enterprise solutions. Reviewed Figma UX designs throughout the product lifecycle.
- Implemented Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), CI/CD pipelines, OWASP training, DORA metrics, and DevSecOps automation.
- Achieved 50% gender diversity within the direct report management team, positioning the department as a model for inclusivity within the business unit.
Sr. Engineering Manager
Collins AerospaceOctober 2019 – May 2021
- Supervised cross-functional engineering team of 20, implementing Agile and risk mitigation strategies for DoD flight simulation projects.
- Cultivated high-performing engineering culture through mentorship and knowledge sharing, achieving exceptional 360-degree feedback scores.
- Improved compliance and knowledge sharing through Security+ training and Confluence systems.
Director, Software Engineering
SecureAuthOctober 2018 – June 2019
- Directed global engineering teams for IAM/MFA cloud products on AWS, aligning roadmap and UX.
- Improved product security via Checkmarx integration and secure coding practices.
- Motivated offshore and onshore development and quality engineering teams to collaborate to achieve an extremely short deadline for a sales kickoff demo, which included a new frontend, biometrics, and passwordless login.
- Actively organized teams across time zones with JIRA, Confluence, Slack, and other communication methods to lead teams to move an appliance-based product into an AWS cloud. Teams used a variety of programming languages, data stores, encryption methods, and other technologies.
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Collins AerospaceNovember 2016 – October 2018
- Led Flight Simulation software development team – up to 21 cross-functional direct reports. Coached engineers through individual growth plans. Collaborated daily across departments for program, process, tools, and staffing planning.
- Optimized team efficiency through process improvements, delivering $500k cost savings on $16M contract while maintaining CMMI, ISO 9000, DFARS, and NIST SP 800-171 compliance.
Education
MBA, Information Security
James Madison University
MS, Computer Science
Catholic University of America
BS, Computer and Information Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
Certifications
Volunteer Experience
Development Officer
Women on ChangeJan 2018 – present
Animal Care Volunteer
Fairfax County Park AuthoritySep 202 – Apr 2025
- Feed, water, and exercise box turtle, wood turtle, and painted turtle. Water rat snake.
- Ensure habitats are clean, lights are working, and water pools are clean.
Treasurer
Rachel Carson Middle School PTAAug 2017 – Jun 2019; Jul 2020 – Jun 2022
- Managed reimbursements, vendor payments, and bank reconciliation.
- Documented all expenses and income and ensured that cash flow followed the approved budget
- Presented Treasurer’s Report monthly to the Board and PTA members.
- Facilitated annual audits to ensure all income and expenses were properly managed and all monies were accounted for.
Pack 160 Hiking Coordinator
Boy Scouts of AmericaNov 2014 – Jun 2018
- Collaborate with Pack Committee Members to organize pack hikes and other activities
Troop Leader, Troop 2599
Girl Scouts Nation's CapitalSep 2010 – Sep 2016
- Founded Troop 2599; led 9-12 girls in Daisy, Brownie, and Junior levels.
- Coordinated meetings and activities with co-leader, vendors, and community organizations.
- Advocated volunteerism within the troop and service unit.
- Camp Certified Adult from Sep 2010 – Sep 2018