About me
Daniel McCune
Executive Director
Software Product Management (SPM)
As the Executive Director for Software Product Management (SPM) in the Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Mr. McCune is responsible for VA’s software products’ lifecycle.
Before joining SPM, Mr. McCune spent 20 years leading software development projects in the private and public sectors. In private industry, Mr. McCune worked for a software development company where he implemented Agile and led development teams releasing commercial healthcare software. Mr. McCune transitioned to VA in 2010 when he joined the Financial Services Center (FSC). During his 8-year tenure at FSC, Mr. McCune served as a thought leader in IT Program Management and IT innovation. He introduced new methodologies, tools, and practices, including service-oriented architecture (SOA), Agile, portfolio/program management, low-code/no-code platforms, and Digital Centers. Using principles of Lean, Agile, and Speed to Market, Mr. McCune increased project velocity and capacity while, at the same time, reducing cost. He played many roles, including Development Manager, Project Manager, Division Chief, and PMO Director. While at the FSC, Mr. McCune launched three new organizations: Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Division, a Software Development Division, and PMO-as-a-Service. A certified PMP, SOA Architect, and Scrum Master, Mr. McCune has helped shape VA’s DevOps and Product Line Management transformations. Under his leadership, VA modernized software delivery and exponentially increased velocity.
CAREER CHRONOLOGY:
Present Executive Director, Software Product Management, VA, OI&T, Austin, TX
2016 – 2018 Director of Program Management Office, VA, FSC, Austin, TX
2014 – 2016 Chief of Software Development Division, VA, FSC, Austin, TX
2014 – 2014 Senior IT Project Manager of Mobile, VA, OI&T, Austin, TX
2010 – 2014 IT Project Manager, VA, FSC, Austin, TX
2009 – 2010 Development Manager, KForce Government Solutions, Austin, TX
2004 – 2009 Technical Product Manager, Logicare, Eau Claire, WI
1999 – 2004 Lead Software Engineer, Logicare, Eau Claire, WI
1997 – 1999 Software Engineer, Cargill, Minneapolis, MN
