
Stephen Burow
Software and Data Engineer Leader
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Software and Data Engineering leader with 18 years of experience delivering enterprise solutions across customer communications, higher education, healthcare, banking, and cloud-based platforms. Proven track record in architecting scalable systems, modernizing legacy applications, and leading high-performing Agile teams. Combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement to drive value-focused outcomes, with 3 years of experience in people management and team development.
Experience
Product Automation Manager at M&T Bank (2025-03 – 2026-04)
Led development of a next-generation workflow automation platform while managing a team and enhancing delivery processes.
- Architected and delivered a workflow automation platform using Automic, Python, SQL Server, and AWS S3
- Managed and developed team members through coaching, workload planning, and performance support
- Improved SDLC with stronger peer review practices and stakeholder engagement to increase quality and delivery consistency
Data Visualization Lead at M&T Bank (2023-10 – 2025-03)
Led a team delivering automated data pipelines and reporting solutions, transforming customer data into actionable insights for business stakeholders.
- Built automated workflows to extract and process data from Hadoop and Snowflake, publishing scheduled Tableau dashboards using Python and GitLab
- Managed team delivery using Agile practices, aligning priorities with stakeholders and planning work based on capacity
- Established development standards and documented processes in Confluence to improve consistency and efficiency
Senior Software Engineer at Travelers Insurance (2022-08 – 2023-10)
Led migration from Adobe Experience Manager to Quadient Inspire, overseeing requirements, development coordination, and delivery.
Project Lead Application Software Engineer at Centene Corporation (Fidelis Care) (2017-09 – 2022-08)
Architected and delivered an enterprise Customer Communications Management (CCM) platform to modernize document generation and data workflows.
- Designed a scalable CCM solution using Automic, Greenplum, DataStage, SQL Server, and Inspire
- Built a new SQL Server data model and refactored legacy processes to streamline data flow
- Developed end-to-end document composition workflows with the Inspire suite
- Led Agile teams, coordinated delivery, drove tool adoption, and trained staff
- Presented the platform at industry conferences and supported team hiring
Senior Programmer/Analyst at Matrix Imaging Solutions (2015-10 – 2017-09)
Led the development and modernization of enterprise applications and client-facing solutions, transitioning legacy systems to modern technologies while delivering automated workflows and CRM platforms.
- Migrated legacy Visual FoxPro applications to C#, improving system performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Developed and maintained automated data processing and document generation systems using FoxPro, Excel, GMC Inspire, and Xerox VIPP
- Designed and deployed internal web applications and customer portals using Web Connect and PHP
- Directed end-to-end Salesforce implementation, including data migration, custom objects, reporting, and user training
- Managed large-scale projects from requirements gathering through testing and execution, optimizing workflows and ensuring quality
- Mentored and trained team members, strengthening capabilities and accelerating onboarding
Programmer/Analyst at Matrix Imaging Solutions (2008-06 – 2014-05)
Led the development and modernization of enterprise applications and client-facing solutions, transitioning legacy systems to modern technologies while delivering automated workflows and CRM platforms.
- Migrated legacy Visual FoxPro applications to C#, improving system performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Developed and maintained automated data processing and document generation systems using FoxPro, Excel, GMC Inspire, and Xerox VIPP
- Designed and deployed internal web applications and customer portals using Web Connect and PHP
- Directed end-to-end Salesforce implementation, including data migration, custom objects, reporting, and user training
- Managed large-scale projects from requirements gathering through testing and execution, optimizing workflows and ensuring quality
- Mentored and trained team members, strengthening capabilities and accelerating onboarding
Software Developer/Technical Consultant/Application Developer at Emergence Tek Group/Cloud62/UB – Enterprise Application Svcs (2014-02 – 2015-10)
Delivered software development, CRM customization, and enterprise application support for academic and private-sector clients.
- Built a custom web portal with automated MySQL-to-SQL Server data pipelines
- Developed Salesforce applications using Apex and Visualforce, integrating third-party systems
- Supported PeopleSoft Campus Solutions with upgrades, testing, and performance validation
- Collaborated in Agile teams to enhance features, refactor legacy code, and optimize systems
Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – Buffalo State College