Senior software engineering leader, mentoring technologists and crafting AI-powered solutions that transform healthcare analytics and data platforms.
I lead engineering teams that build smart, secure, and scalable software solutions. I'm passionate about using AI to transform reporting, analytics, and data platforms—making operations faster, smarter, and more efficient.
With deep experience in full-stack development, DevOps, and SaaS, I help organizations turn complex data into meaningful insights and action. My expertise spans cloud architecture, digital strategy, statistical analysis, big data analytics, and data science.
Building and growing high-performing engineering teams
Secure data transfer and healthcare regulations
Emergent technology and AI-driven solutions
Cigna Healthcare / Evernorth Health Services
Leading AI-driven engineering teams focused on analytics, compliance, and operational intelligence across healthcare platforms. Driving enterprise-wide innovation through agentic delivery models, scalable data products, and a culture of technical excellence.
Warner Brothers Discovery Inc.
Led integration of data and analytics platforms, enabling advanced reporting and business intelligence for media operations. Unified disparate data sources to create a cohesive analytics ecosystem.
Scripps Networks Interactive
Directed development of data applications and analytics tools, supporting strategic business decisions. Built scalable solutions for HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel and 85 other lifestyle media brands.
The E.W. Scripps Company
Oversaw business intelligence and analytics functions, delivering actionable insights for media operations. Pioneered web analytics adoption across newspaper digital properties.
Edfinancial Services
Analyzed business data and created reports for financial operations. Developed automated reporting solutions for student loan portfolio management.
AT&T
Managed sales and marketing initiatives, driving growth and customer engagement. Led teams in telecommunications solutions and built foundation in data-driven decision making.
Bachelor of Science, Management
Computer Science & Human Resource Development
Class of 2000Learning to Lead so Others Will Follow
Evernorth Health Services View EQ-i 2.0 AssessmentLCP 360 Certification - Kouzes and Posner
Scripps Networks InteractiveCustom Microsoft Training
Edfinancial ServicesFundamentals of SQL
Edfinancial ServicesAdvanced Querying
Edfinancial ServicesCourse 50027
Edfinancial ServicesMicrosoft SQL Server 2008 - Course 2778
Edfinancial ServicesMCSE
Haslam College of Business, UTMOUS
Haslam College of Business, UT"Will is an expert in so many aspects of engineering including full-stack application development, customer engagement & metrics, API's, all things data, cloud engineering and the list goes on and on."
"Will possesses that rare combination of a brilliant, analytical mind matched with dominant genes for customer service and business acumen."
"Will is always learning something new and challenging himself, a facet of his insatiable curiosity."
"Will Austin is a well-poised leader and champion for innovation and change."
"He's one of the most detail-oriented people I know, levelheaded, not to mention a wizard when it comes to anything analytics."
"Will is one of the brightest people I have encountered in my career."
"I was always impressed with Will's ability to balance data engineering skills with creative strategies to deliver solutions."
"Will puts crucial strategic information at the fingertips of decisionmakers in ways they can actually use."
"He is an absolute joy to work with, loves to tackle any problems, and is very inventive in coming up with new ideas."
"Will is the master of web analytics."
Whether you're looking for a technology leader, want to discuss AI and analytics, or just want to connect—I'd love to hear from you.