Avi Katz

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About Avi Katz

As an insightful, highly strategic technology, operations and engineering leader, I have a demonstrated history of driving technology improvements in evolving environments. I am known for leading technology transformation initiatives, and I improve and modernize infrastructure, software development, data management, and security protocols while mitigating risk. Data-driven and committed to innovation, I have a proven history of leading groundbreaking technology product development and designing and implementing disruptive solutions that enable revenue growth. I also serve as a key representative for my company in engagements with prospective partners, clients, vendors, and acquisition opportunities. I have been instrumental in streamlining processes, implementing HR initiatives, and enhancing operational efficiencyDuring my tenure with Business Licenses, LLC, I defined technology vision and strategy and served as a key member of the technology leadership team through the company’s acquisition by Avalara, a publicly traded tax compliance SaaS company. I led all IT functions and oversaw a distributed team of more than 30 to deliver on strategic technology goals, all while monitoring risk. Some of the key contributions of my career include the following achievements:Designed an online interview portal, automating the intake process and eliminating reliance on offshore resources, resulting in $12M in additional annual revenue and $1.5M in annual savings. Developed a SaaS application to manage clients’ business license portfolios, generating approximately $10M annually.Drove $2M in operational savings by automating processes and implementing an SDLC procedure to streamline deliverables.I am always eager to expand my professional network. If you would like to connect, please contact me via LinkedIn.SKILLSSaaS, Software Development & Data ManagementBusiness Analysis, Process Design & AutomationRoadmap Creation & Workflow Management Enterprise Architecture & System OversightFinancial Services & FinTech SolutionsService-Oriented Architecture [SOA]Product & Project ManagementChange Agility & TransformationTeam Leadership & Mentoring Risk Monitoring & Mitigation