CIO with over 14 years experience in leveraging technology to implement business strategic goals and objectives with organizations in different industries (DIY retail, real estate, wholesale, IT) employing over 3,000 people. My extensive knowledge includes the entire range of information technology functions, software applications development, infrastructure, operations & project management methodologies and business analysis. I focus on managing and leveraging technologies in the most cost effective manner to meet and exceed the company’s goals and objectives. This includes the analyzing of the current systems, early adoption of emerging technologies and development of in-house applications that support the strategic business goals and objectives. I am proud that I could effectively communicate with executive management by utilizing my written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to translate technical concepts into language that business stakeholders understand to build consensus and ensure that all projects are clearly defined. I created and managed IT insoursing departments, business analysis departments, business intelligence departments, corporate security and HR management activities;Specialties: Develop & Write IT Policies, Procedures & Controls\ Recruiting, Motivating & Managing IT Team\ Liaisons between IT & Business Stakeholders\ Corporate government & strategy management