Pete Edstrom

Experience

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  Cogent Software

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Consulting Software Engineer

  Developed mobile apps and web solutions for 3M divisions, specializing in sales, rebates, and policy management, leveraging Classic ASP and SQL Server.

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  Minnesota Department of Health

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Java Developer

  Vice-chair of the Technical Architecture and Standards Committee, developed a critical messaging platform for rapid disease outbreak notifications, enhancing public health response capabilities.

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  Renewal by Andersen

  Sept 2004 - Nov 2010

  Software Engineer

  Oversaw a legacy system handling over $100M annually, achieved a 20% cost reduction, provided mentorship within the IT department, and managed a dynamic developer team.

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  PRI Public Radio International

  Dec 2010 - Aug 2012

  Strategic Developer/Senior Developer, Interactive

  Pioneered the world's first multi-touch book for a public media company in just 3 weeks, led impactful software projects influencing legislative changes, and spearheaded DAM system consolidation for a Webby Award Honoree website.

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  Contata Solutions

  Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

  Director of Product Development

  Revolutionized project management by introducing agile methodologies and JIRA, optimizing both local and offshore development team operations.

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  Software for Good

  Feb 2013 - Oct 2017

  Enhanced operational efficiency for a 5x team growth, founded technical audit and HR practices, and managed multiple projects focusing on team development and innovation.

  • Director of Operations

    Feb 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Project Director

    Feb 2013 - Jan 2015
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  Lab 651

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

  IoT Consultant
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  Optum

  Apr 2018 - now

  Spearheading a large digital healthcare innovation portfolio, integrating product vision with technology for impactful enterprise-wide solutions. Pioneering in AI-driven services and leading a team of search technology experts. Managed a sizable portfolio, driving digital transformation across the member ecosystem with a focus on product innovation, team mentorship, and stakeholder engagement. Led content ecosystem and global search product initiatives, achieving large-scale content personalization and operational efficiencies through innovative solutions and data-driven strategies.

  • Director of Technical Product, Unified Enterprise Search

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Director of Technical Product, Common Digital Capabilities (CDC)

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Senior Digital Product Manager

    Dec 2018 - Aug 2021

  • Digital Product Manager

    Apr 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Nudge.it North

  May 2019 - Dec 2021

  Co-organizer

  Co-founded an international conference focusing on behavioral design principles, featuring industry-leading keynote speakers and providing actionable insights.