Keith Kautzman

SVP - Software Engineering Group Manager @ PNC

About

Technology Executive with 25+ years of leadership delivering secure, scalable, and customer-focused digital solutions across mission-critical banking platforms. I combine deep engineering expertise with strategic vision to modernize legacy technology, strengthen operational resiliency, and accelerate business growth.Throughout my career at PNC, I’ve led large, cross-functional technology organizations supporting multi-billion-dollar transaction volumes and high-availability platforms. I build and empower high-performing teams, streamline engineering practices, and align technology roadmaps with enterprise priorities — resulting in faster delivery, improved stability, and measurable bottom-line impact.I thrive at the intersection of innovation, operational excellence, and business value. Whether leading modernization efforts, enhancing customer outcomes, or supporting expansion through acquisition, I bring structure, clarity, and strong accountability toexecution. Areas of Expertise: • Software Engineering Leadership • Digital Transformation • Enterprise Operations & Resiliency • High-Volume Payments & Banking Platforms • Agile & DevOps Delivery • Risk, Security & Regulatory Technology • Talent Development & Organizational Leadership Motivated by solving complex challenges, I deliver what’s possible — today and into the future.

Country

United States

City

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Prompt Engineering, Strategic Programs, Technical Vision, Problem Solving, Cross-team Collaboration, Organization Skills, Technical Discussions, Operational Transformation, Computer Science, Strategic Vision, Build Strong Relationships, Relationship Building, Team Management, Resource Planning, Communication, Applications Delivery, IT Leadership, Application Engineering, Technical Execution, Technology Leadership

Experience

SVP - Software Engineering Group Manager

PNC

2015-8 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Operational and strategic ownership of 60+ enterprise applications powering Corporate & Institutional Banking client solutions with a focus on reliability, security, and customer-centric enhancement. Leadership Impact • Elevated operational resilience and reduced incident volume through metric-driven improvement and automation initiatives. • Oversaw complex, multi-tier ecosystems: Windows, Linux, Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, Informatica, OBIEE, Java, .NET, SharePoint + key vendor platforms. • Strengthened governance, delivery quality, and engineering culture by advancing modern SDLC, DevOps, and risk management practices. • Collaborated closely with executive business leaders to support revenue growth and digital capability expansion. Oversee operational responsibilities across multiple technology tiers including distributed/midrange platforms (Windows, Linux, Oracle, SQLServer, Teradata, Informatica, OBIEE, Java, XML, .NET, SharePoint) as well as numerous vendor solutions. Drives operational excellence through continuous process improvement and metric based analysis and objectives.

Technology Manager II / Application Systems Manager II - Vice President

PNC

2007 - 2015-8 · 8 yrs

Pittsburgh, PA

Senior leader for ACH platforms — 1.2B+ annual transactions totaling $3.5T — driving modernization and operational scale. Key Achievements • 50% faster processing through targeted architecture improvements. • Led major acquisition integrations — advancing PNC from 10th to 5th largest U.S. ACH processor. • 40% incident reduction including 100% elimination of critical issues. • Delivered highly available systems across mainframe (COBOL, DB2, CICS, JCL) and distributed (Java, Oracle, OBI) environments.

Technical Project Lead

PNC

2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

• Drove prioritized delivery of enhancements and small-to-mid sized projects (<500 hours). • Acted as project manager and lead developer coordinating business and ops alignment. • Supported staffing and resource planning to enable efficient development pipeline flow.

Lead Software Engineer

PNC

1998 - 2006 · 8 yrs

• Identified and delivered technical improvements saving $50K+ annually. • Developed branch-facing Web Sales Projections solution for performance transparency. • Designed and facilitated Applied Project Management training to build internal talent pipeline. • Led development and integration efforts supporting early online banking capabilities.

Group Fitness Instructor

Row House

2024-11 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Group Fitness Instructor at Row House North Hills. Coach participants through high-intensity classes focused on rowing machines or Ergs. Classes include cardiovascular and strength training in a group setting.

Volunteer Leadership Coach

Braven

2023-8 - 2023-12 · 5 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Coach and develop a diverse cohort of college students by facilitating weekly group Learning Labs (2-hour sessions where students practice and build professional competencies) • Give real-world application to leadership concepts by sharing experiences and career knowledge • Provide professional mentorship over the course of 15 weeks, including supporting Fellows to each design a personal career vision and goals • Foster a strong team culture and community through modeling giving and receiving feedback