About
My excitement comes from guiding cross-functional teams to not just build things right, but to build the right things. For me, that means digging deep into business needs, architecting a clear technical strategy, and mentoring the talent that makes it all happen.
I am a firm believer in continuous learning. My focus is on finding smarter ways to modernize products and streamline processes, not just on chasing new technology. In an industry defined by change, staying ahead of the curve is how I ensure solutions are technologically sound, drive real growth, and make life easier for the people who use them.
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Joseph (Joe) Manuola

Senior Technical Leader

Always Open to the Right Opportunity

New Jersey, United States

What have I been working on all this time...
  • Senior IT Manager
    TD Bank | Mount Laurel, NJ
    Led technology governance and engineering for 30+ banking applications, overseeing a team of multiple technologists and delivering secure, scalable solutions. Drove modernization, AI adoption, and major technology initiatives while ensuring compliance, managing risk, and mentoring engineering leaders.
    Leadership
    Generative AI
    Technology Ownership
    Python
    Azure
  • Director of Technology
    Elsevier Inc | Philadelphia, PA
    Oversaw the global technology organization for the Elsevier Global Pharma division overseeing teams in the US, UK, Africa, and India. Led the technology ideation, design, and architecture of all major projects to ensure capabilities, scalability, and adherence to technology standards.
    Leadership
    AWS
    .NET
    Javascript
    Python
    MSSQL
    CI/CD
  • Director of Technology
    UL Solutions | Princeton, NJ
    Led the development and rapid growth of a resilient, 21 CFR Part 11 compliant LMS platform, generating over $28 million in annual revenue. Directed up to 30 members of a diverse technical team consisting of Architects, Full-Stack Developers, Database Admins, and Quality Engineers.
    Solution Design
    Compliance
    Team Leadership
    Project Management
    .NET
  • Director of Technology
    Home Decor Products | Edison, NJ
    Managed the software development of 10+ e-commerce websites selling luxury home products with $100M+ in annual revenue. Led efforts to implement a sitewide faceted-search and product discount system.
    E‑commerce
    .NET
    MSSQL
    Faceted-Search
    On-Premise Infrastructure
  • Application Development Manager
    Ameritrade | Jersey City, NJ
    Managed various teams of developers within the organization while maintaining an active, hands-on development role. Influenced the design and architecture of all projects and managed cross-team technology relationships crucial for the success of large-scale initiatives.
    Architecture
    People Management
    Cross‑team Collaboration
    Java
    ASP
  • Senior Software Engineering Consultant
    Priceline WebHouse Club | Stamford CT
    Designed the architecture and code implementation of a significant redesign of the "price decision model" used in grocery cost/bid determination. Utilized Microsoft tech stack (ASP/Visual Basic/MTS) with XML and MSMQ to facilitate communication between various business objects.
    ASP
    Visual Basic
    MTS
    XML
    MSMQ