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Marcus Odum

Director, Alliance Partners, EZLynx
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex,United States
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Marcus Odum's Overview

Total Experience22 years
CompanyEZLynx
CountryUnited States

Marcus Odum is a distinguished Principal Solutions Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and high-performance cloud-native applications and infrastructure. He possesses a deep understanding of microservices architecture, DevOps methodologies, and serverless computing, primarily on AWS and Azure platforms. Marcus is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business problems and is known for his ability to translate intricate technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for both technical teams and executive stakeholders. He is a strong advocate for continuous learning and enjoys mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within his teams. His expertise spans across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, where he has successfully led digital transformation initiatives.

Professional Summary

Marcus Odum's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

EZLynx - Director, Alliance Partners (2019 to Present)
Capgemini - Project Manager (2013 to 2015)
CSDC Systems Inc. - Project Manager (2011 to 2013)
Batrus Hollweg International - IT Projects Specialist (2009 to 2011)
Integrated Staffing Solutions - Projects Service Delivery (2009 to 2009)
Best Buy - Business Sales Supervisor (2006 to 2009)
L-3 Communications - IT Support Manager (2005 to 2006)
Maxim Healthcare Services - Solution Center Analyst (2004 to 2005)

Notable Achievements

Cloud Transformation Lead for FinTech Unicorn

Spearheaded the migration of a monolithic legacy system to a microservices-based architecture on AWS for a leading FinTech company, resulting in a 60% reduction in operational costs and a 4x improvement in deployment frequency.

Innovator in Serverless Healthcare Solutions

Designed and implemented a HIPAA-compliant serverless data processing pipeline for a major healthcare provider, enabling real-time analytics and significantly improving patient outcome predictions.

Published Author & Conference Speaker

Authored the critically acclaimed book 'Pragmatic Cloud Architectures' and is a regular speaker at international tech conferences, sharing insights on cloud best practices and emerging technologies.

Recipient of the 'Tech Innovator of the Year' Award

Awarded 'Tech Innovator of the Year 2021' by a prominent industry magazine for his contributions to advancing cloud computing practices and his influential thought leadership.

Educational Background

MS, Information Technology and Management

Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas - Year 2008

B.S., Exercise Physiology

Florida State University - Year 1997

The Bolles School - Year 1993

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Company Overview

EZLynx
Total employees650
HeadquartersLewisville
Founded2003

EZLynx, an Applied Systems company, provides cloud-based agency management systems (AMS), comparative rating software, and client servicing solutions for independent insurance agencies. Their platform enables agents to streamline operations by generating real-time, accurate quotes from multiple carriers, manage customer relationships, automate marketing, and handle policy servicing, all within a single integrated system designed to enhance agency productivity and growth.

EZLynx Funding Information
- Total Funding Raised
Not applicable - Most recent funding amount
1 - Number of funding rounds
September 2, 2015 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
TPG Capital (Previously)
Applied Systems (Current Owner)

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