Duane Lee

Duane A. Lee is a seasoned technology executive with nearly three decades of experience spanning software engineering, enterprise architecture, and large-scale IT leadership. Currently serving as AVP Portfolio Lead at CNA Insurance, he leads enterprise modernization efforts across a complex technology landscape, providing direction to over 150 technology professionals.

Duane's career reflects a rare blend of hands-on technical depth and strategic leadership. He began as a software engineer, building the foundational instincts that have informed his approach to architecture, delivery, and systems thinking throughout his career. In his career he has held progressive leadership roles — from Enterprise Solution Architecture Manager to DevOps Director to IT Business Transformation Director — where he drove platform modernization, cloud adoption, and CI/CD pipeline strategy at enterprise scale.

He has a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations, championing product-based delivery models, and bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution. His work with SAFe delivery frameworks, vendor management, and cloud platform implementations — demonstrates his ability to operate effectively at the intersection of people, process, and technology.