Meet Leigh Bartley
A technology transformation leader with experience across the healthcare, life sciences, and financial services industries.
When the work is complex and everyone has an opinion, I bring structure, clarity, and momentum—so we stop herding cats and start making decisions.
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My “secret sauce” isn’t magic—it’s method:
I build trust quickly, translate complexity into plain language, and run disciplined delivery.
The result: real progress, real follow-through, and we stick the landing.
How I work​:
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No-surprises delivery: clear plan, clear owners, decisions documented
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Stakeholder alignment: I get the right people in the room and keep decisions moving
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Vendor accountability: partners, not passengers (scope, cost, outcomes)
Roles I fill:
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Techno-functional delivery lead (business-first, technically fluent—translates between stakeholders and teams to drive outcomes)
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Implementation / Migration Lead (vendor-heavy, high stakes)
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Product-minded delivery lead (roadmap + adoption + outcomes)
My best-fit environment:
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Fast-paced, high-velocity work with real constraints and real accountability
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A “let’s solve it” culture—low ego, high trust, and shared ownership
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Creative problem-solving with follow-through: one-team mindset, minimal drama, and solutions that actually work.
"I'm the guy who gets things done!"
Case Studies of Accomplishments
Cost Optimization
Context: Vendor reliance slowing enhancements and increasing cost
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My move: Led migrations to integrated commercial SSO; aligned stakeholders; moved capability in-house
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Result: $4M annual savings + eliminated third-party dependency
Revenue Expansion
Context: Client had a gap/opportunity that wasn’t being addressed with their current approach.
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My move: Identified the opportunity, aligned stakeholders on the value case, and shaped a solution path with the client.
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Result: $425K in new revenue and strengthened the partnership as a trusted technology provider.
Migration Successes
Context: Client had aggressive migration goals with high delivery risk and tight tolerance for disruption.
My move: Led execution with disciplined planning, stakeholder alignment, and proactive risk management to exceed the target outcomes.
Result: $500K in additional revenue and a one-year contract extension secured.
Data Center Migration
Context: Multi-party migration event with high risk and multiple vendors
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My move: Primary liaison across CIO, state agency, AT&T/IBM; drove sequencing and accountability
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Result: $2.7M consolidation delivered successfully
Core Competencies
STRATEGIC PLANNING &
OPTIMIZATION
VENDOR SELECTION &
MANAGEMENT
CLIENT &
STAKEHOLDER
ENGAGEMENT
SAFe &
WATERFALL METHODOLOGIES
PROJECT/
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Industry Experience
FEDERAL/
STATE
FINTECH/
BANKING
BIOTECH/
PHARMA
HEALTHCARE/
HOSPITAL
DATA CENTERS/
INFRASTRUCTURE
What others have to say about me...
Testimonials from former clients & employers
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Jodie Zdrok
Sr. Digital Product Manager
@
Truist
Leigh gets demanding work done—and makes it look effortless. He brings people together, aligns teams around clear goals, and works across product, technology, vendors, and support teams with confidence and clarity.
During a major technology transformation, he stood out as a creative problem-solver and trusted partner. Any team is more likely to win with Leigh on it.
Chandan Thakur
Sr. Engineer
@
The Home Depot
He truly brought order to the chaos we were experiencing.
The energy and innovation he brought to my team kept their morale high and everyone engaged. Our new-hires, off-shore contractors, and our seasoned teammates felt valued and appreciated for their efforts.
Ward Howell
VP Network Channel Sales
@
Feedzai
As the VP of Channel Sales, I saw first-hand what he was able to accomplish for our Atlanta office where he oversaw multiple complex projects, managed our vendors, oversaw operations, and was a great mentor to our on-site staff!
Leigh IS the guy who gets things done.
Patricia Shewmaker, PhD.
Microbiologist
@
CDC
He was truly committed to the success of my laboratory --and we are not the easiest group to work with!
He took the time to listen and to understand what our needs and pain-points were. He was our champion to the steering committee and provided us with viable solutions that truly helped us work smarter, not harder.
Lee Lively-Garcia
Transitions Management Leader
@
Truist
We have worked on several projects together over the past few years at Truist.
I have seen first-hand what he has been able to accomplish as a program manager and most currently as product manager for a product that is being retired. He engenders cooperation from all his stakeholders and participants by being so engaging with everyone.