Thomas Dorris (Cspo

Thomas Dorris is an accomplished Application System Manager at NCDOT since March 2024, following a significant tenure at BCBSNC from February 2014 to March 2023 as the Team Lead for the Blue Connect Member Application. In this role, Thomas led a professional technical team managing 8-12 direct reports and overseeing project delivery for the primary member access portal. Prior experience includes serving as IT Application Manager for BB&T's Online Account Opening Systems from 2010 to 2014, where responsibilities involved developing financial application systems and leading major initiatives. Earlier roles at BB&T included IS Systems Specialist and Lead Developer for the Online Banking System. Thomas's career began with a technical contracting position at Chubb Computer Services, enhancing the US EPA's financial management system. Academically, Thomas holds master's degrees in Communication and Media Studies from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Clemson University, with additional undergraduate studies at Furman University.