Summary
Kris Ives is a seasoned program and data manager with 16 years of experience blending account management, business development, and technical fluency across healthcare, telecom, and enterprise software sectors. Currently leading a state-funded program at Washington Healthcare Access Alliance, he manages operations that expand volunteer healthcare access while handling complex regulatory and insurance logistics. His background includes driving revenue and product adoption for Fortune-class clients, selling professional services, and implementing training programs that improve customer satisfaction and retention. Technically literate with hands-on experience in Python, C++, Java and full web stack work, he bridges technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions. Known for pragmatic negotiation and relationship-building, he combines executive-level strategy with day-to-day program execution and a knack for turning policy advocacy into measurable service improvements.
16 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
BA, Sociology, BA, Sociology at University of Washington
COC, Negotiations & Leadership, COC, Negotiations & Leadership at UW, Foster School of Business Executive Education (2010 & 2011)
Sociology, Sociology at University of Puget Sound