Ismael El-Amin, SA, PMP

Ismael El-Amin has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. From 2007 to 2010, they worked as an IT Consultant and ETL Architect at Southwest Airlines, where they were responsible for managing and coordinating ETL development activities.

In 2010, Ismael joined the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, where they held multiple positions. From 2010 to 2015, they served as a Senior ETL Solution Architect, specializing in the Inter-Plan Data Solution (IPDS) and the Plan Partner Data Warehouse (PPDW). Ismael was responsible for researching and preparing reports for higher management, collaborating with business stakeholders for system enhancements and defect resolutions, and managing and coordinating ETL development activities. Ismael also improved transparency between technical issues and management.

From 2015 to 2023, Ismael worked as a Solution Architect, providing guidance for customer relationships and developing and socializing the scope of each engagement. Ismael managed complex business relationships, ensuring alignment among cross-functional teams from ideation to implementation.

In 2020, Ismael took on two additional roles. Ismael became the Co-Founder of PiggyBack Network and the Director of Operations at Revitalize Black Chicago.

Most recently, Ismael was appointed as the Director of Business Development at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, starting in 2023.

Overall, Ismael El-Amin has demonstrated expertise in solution architecture, ETL development, and business development throughout their career.

Ismael El-Amin, SA, PMP attended Princeton University from 1999 to 2003, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

In addition to their formal education, Ismael has obtained various certifications. These include certifications in Diverse Talent in Recruiting and Hiring, Having Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Managers, Leading with Empathy, Being an Effective Team Member, Holding Yourself Accountable, Inclusive Mindset, Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences, Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies, and Leading Your Org on a Journey of Allyship. These certifications were obtained through LinkedIn between September 2021 and May 2023.