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White Plains, New York, United States

• Responsible for company-wide uplift of ERP systems to latest technologies, managing within budget and ensuring thorough functional testing and smooth implementation. Responsible for securing future continuous plan for timely release management.• Excelled at technical drop-in triage for several business functions, swiftly and accurately assessing and implementing stop-gaps, immediate next steps, and future pathways with skill and precision.• Managed company-wide initiatives from inception to cross-functional buy-in to deployment while supporting other technology partners in advancing and enabling their problem-solving and execution operatives in support of digitization and business transformation strategy. • Optimized forensic analysis to dig deep, cut, and cure systematic and metastatic global processing issues, nurturing confidence in technology solutions and partnerships. • Analyzed and led the recovery of Accounts Receivable for large customers to recognize revenue.• Led discovery and documentation of end to end processes in the ERP and related integrated systems.• Leveraged Credit and Treasury experience to determine gaps in process, system, user gaps. Recommend improvements and lead full-cycle changes as approved by HBB management.

Remote / Stamford, Ct

Developed strategy, priorities, finances, and resource alignment to deliver on outcomes for business value throughout the separation and IPO process. Responsible for the design, development, support and optimization of multiple core and interfacing Treasury technologies, systems and processes. • Transformed failing service of managing cash and investment holdings by delivering a cloud-based solution with an improved end-user experience to move funds efficiently and securely.• Implemented risk management and compliance with federal and international controls and reporting.• Designed and implemented tailored customizations for multiple interfacing cross-functional components.• Recognized for highest level of integrity and customer focus with a keen eye on audit controls.

Responsible for VisionPLUS strategic product management within overall IT infrastructure. Principal IT contact for VisionPLUS across all business functions. Defined new client wing-to-wing integration including interfacing systems with varying levels of client expertise and involvement. Managed various VisionPLUS initiatives concurrently, including redefining projects’ priorities along with business, HR, and Finance expectations. Reported to CIO.• Reduced origination system outages by 50%. Automated strict system controls to replace manual review of restructure payment process and grew recovery by developing and automating reconciliations. Implemented automated commission payments reducing delivery time and human error. • Product and infrastructure optimization via leveraging existing tools, implementing new processes and procedures, and simplifying underlying architectural framework. • Negotiated vendor contracts enhancing relationships with vendors, clients, and multiple internal business functions.• Simplified release management processes to tighten audit controls and streamline the SDLC lifecycle for new product enhancements and regulatory requirements.

Developed global VisionPLUS product enhancements, including mortgage as a new product line. Responsible for global product development as well as implementation in individual country sites. Managed multiple international vendors, resources, and multi-million dollar budgets throughout the entire SDLC process. Worked with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization. • Responsible for the requirements, vendor selection, design, build, testing, implementation, and on-going monitoring for global mortgage product on VisionPLUS and integration worldwide. • Designed and implanted global security audit enhancements reducing business and risk losses due to internal and external fraud. Analyzed trends to recommend and implement future enhancements. • Consulted and co-designed global VisionPLUS initiatives to simplify GAAP and compliance reporting across all businesses. • Graduate of Crotonville AIMC and Leader for Information Management Leadership programs

Participated on and supported global software conversion and implementation teams. Assisted sales and professional services to ensure project success on-time and within budget. Trained clients as well as new hires on foundational applications, new releases, and wing-to-wing conversion and integration planning. • Engaged in the live conversion and implementation of several international clients. • Key contributor to project managers, assisting in planning as well as executing on business analysis and requirements, conversion testing, QA planning, and post-live support. • Worked with internal departments to support new releases, QA testing, and product documentation development.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance