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I Am Ran Rabiela, a Technology Transformation Leader.

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About Me

Highly accomplished and visionary Technology Transformation Leader, Solution Architect, and Technical Lead with over 30 years of deep software engineering experience driving multi-million dollar enterprise modernization initiatives. Proven track record of spearheading full-lifecycle digital migrations, optimizing scalable cloud infrastructures, and engineering high-volume data pipelines across public, private, and highly regulated sectors. Expert at bridging the gap between executive strategy and technical execution by translating complex requirements into actionable roadmaps. Adept at managing portfolios, managing vendors, and leveraging agile methodologies to eliminate operational friction, lower query latencies, and deliver exceptional stakeholder value.

Leadership Philosophy

Sustainable transformation occurs when an organization aligns its human capital, workflows, and digital tools around a shared, transparent goal. My approach balances rigorous analytical data-driven decision-making with people-centered servant leadership. I lead through development rather than authority alone - fostering high-performing, self-organizing teams by combining executive coaching frameworks with agile disciplines. I thrive on navigating organizational ambiguity, asking thoughtful questions, building authentic stakeholder consensus, and instilling absolute project traceability to ensure long-term, predictable business outcomes.

Core Competencies

Strategy & Transformation

  • Digital Transformation Strategy
  • Enterprise System Modernization
  • Change Management
  • Business Process Optimization
  • Customer-Centered Solution Design
  • Scalable Cloud Architecture

Program & Portfolio Leadership

  • Program Governance
  • Portfolio Delivery
  • Agile (Scrum, Kanban) & Hybrid Models
  • Risk Mitigation & Change Management
  • Budget Oversight ($500K–$2M+)
  • Executive Status Reporting & KPI Metrics

Technology & Data Engineering

  • Full-Lifecycle Web Ecosystems (Drupal 7–11, Symfony)
  • RESTful API Ecosystems
  • Cloud Design (Azure/AWS)
  • Data Migration & Integration
  • Continuous Integration (CI/CD Pipelines)
  • Cybersecurity Governance (NIST, FedRAMP)
  • Accessibility Compliance (Section 508)

Organizational Effectiveness

  • Executive Stakeholder Engagement
  • Cross-Functional Team Management
  • Vendor & Partner Integration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Consensus Building
  • Executive Coaching & Professional Mentorship

How can I help your organization?

A successful digital transformation requires more than just clean code—it requires deep cross-functional alignment and rigorous governance. Throughout my career as a Solution Architect and IT Leader, my focus has been on bridging the gap between high-level executive strategy and tactical technical execution. Explore the projects below to see how I have navigated complex legacy environments, reduced technical debt, and delivered secure, high-throughput systems.

Some successful Projects

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  • Digital modernization initiatives, resulting in improved ROI and strategic alignment.
  • Increased cybersecurity scores, ensuring business continuity and stronger security posture.
  • Enhanced project governance, risk visibility, and resource management for more effective execution.
  • Advised leadership on long-term modernization strategies, supporting sustainable organizational growth.

EWA Digital Transformation
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Led backend engineering for the modernization of Farmers.gov, migrating from Drupal 7 to 10 for the USDA. Architected custom modules, workflows, and robust technical roadmaps. Established coding standards, optimized performance, built a unified search platform, mentored DevOps, and improved UI/UX for diverse federal stakeholders, ensuring accessibility and scalability.

U.S. Department of Agriculture – Farmers.gov dashboard
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  • I spearheaded the successful migration of EWA’s public website from Drupal 7 to Backdrop, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal downtime.
  • My responsibilities included overseeing the project as both the technical lead and project manager, which involved coordinating with external vendors, managing timelines, and addressing technical challenges.
  • I also supervised and executed thorough testing procedures to guarantee the website’s stability, security, and continued functionality after migration.

Cevo migration from Drupal 7 to Backdrop
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  • I led the architecture and development of a custom report system using Symfony 6, MySQL, and Elastic Search.
  • This system manages and analyzes over 50 million records from the FCC database.
  • After designing and implementing a robust ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process to ingest and structure the data, I developed optimized search algorithms that enable users to perform complex searches in seconds.
  • My work ensured the platform could efficiently handle high query volumes while delivering accurate, real-time results for stakeholders.

Symfony & Big Data
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I was responsible for consistently maintaining and upgrading both contributed modules and core code for Drupal 7 and CiviCRM-powered sites. This involved evaluating module compatibility, testing new releases, and implementing updates in a safe and controlled manner. My proactive approach minimized site downtime and ensured ongoing security and stability for the organization’s web platforms.

Main website Drupal Updates
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Led the end-to-end reengineering of the Renewal Membership invoice system, achieving a 90% reduction in operational inefficiencies. The project involved a comprehensive analysis of existing workflows, identification of bottlenecks, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including finance, IT, and customer service. By mapping the user journey and integrating advanced automation tools, I successfully transformed a cumbersome 10-day manual invoicing and validation process into a seamless, fully automated 24-hour workflow. This not only accelerated invoice processing but also improved accuracy, reduced human error, and enhanced customer satisfaction. The initiative resulted in measurable cost savings and established a scalable framework for future process improvements.

Invoice System
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Led end-to-end development and integration of multiple Drupal sites and third-party APIs, focusing on code optimization and reuse. Managed project delivery and quality across diverse clients, mentored junior developers, and utilized the Drupal Community for solutions. Designed responsive UI components using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery to improve theming and workflows. Key achievements include code optimization, concurrent client management, and API integration to enhance site functionality.

Event Website & Registration
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Led NLRB website migration from Drupal 7 to 9, establishing coding standards, optimizing performance, and mentoring teams on DevOps. Architected migration strategy with content experts and managed technical roadmap. Directed development of RESTful APIs, defined content architecture, and translated technical details for business stakeholders. Oversaw custom theming and UI migration to ensure user-centered design for multiple industry clients.

NLRB Drupal migration
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Led end-to-end development and integration of multiple Drupal sites and third-party APIs, focusing on code optimization and reuse. Managed project delivery and quality across diverse clients, mentored junior developers, and utilized the Drupal Community for solutions. Designed responsive UI components using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery to improve theming and workflows. Key achievements include code optimization, concurrent client management, and API integration to enhance site functionality.

Drupal Maintenance & Big data

707422

Working Hours since 1996

1352

Big Impact Successful Projects

350

Organizations improved

320

Mentored team members

Education

30 Years of experience + learning.

Aug 1992- Dec 1996

Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey(ITESM), Mexico

Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering.

2021

SAFe 6.0 Agilist Certification – Scaled Agile, Inc

professional credential that validates an individual's ability to apply Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles at an enterprise scale.

2022

Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey(ITESM), Mexico

International Executive Coach Certification – International Association of Professions Career College.

2018

Harvard Bussiness Review

Harvard ManageMentor Leadership Program.

2017

Jack Welch Management Institute Leadership Certification

Leadership Certification designed to help executives across the organization reach new levels of success.

2026

Google Project Management

Google Project Management Professional Certificate

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Feedback from fellow professionals or associates with whom worked with me.

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