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Quincy, Ma, Us

Provider of large-scale strategic systems architecture, custom applications development and systems security consulting services.Engaged by leading companies in diverse industries to define strategy, execute and lead business-transforming IT initiatives. Evaluate current technology baseline, and build or define a future state around systems architecture, IT strategy or IT organizational model to meet the goals and objectives of each client company, often times in a merger or acquisition environment. Serve as Interim CIO and overall Architect and Project Manager for projects valued from < $100K to $10M with 2 to 20 project contributors. Selected client engagements include:

A $300M provider of dynamic patient performance programs using customized patient behavioral models built on extensive data insights and analytics to activate patients, improve outcomes and elevate brand performance. Selected as a strategic change agent to resolve quality issues, delays and cost overruns. Managed staff of 85 and a $14M budget in technology strategy, product development and operations. Instituted Agile project methodology along with a governance organization to monitor and report progress to management. Brought back on track operational integration, following merger with Catalina Health, creating one central service and development methodology. Consolidated and integrated data sets and products, following the company merger and incorporated Agile, Change Control and ITIL incident management practices. Served as HIPAA Compliance Officer and Security Officer within the regulated environment.

Courbevoie, Ile De France, Fr

A $500M identity company providing market-leading solutions and services to commercial businesses and government agencies that enable trusted transactions in person or online.Selected to direct global information technology and data integrity functions; managed a $10M budget and a team of 35 in data centers operations, technical service, production scheduling, communication networks, program development and applications. Planned and executed technology changes to meet the stipulations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS), following company’s sale to international conglomerate, Safran. Appointed to the security subcommittee of the Board of Directors during a period of proxy governance, which involved extensive regulatory review of the secure transmission of personal identifiable information (PII) data across 48 states.

Boston, Ma, Us

A $1B biotechnology firm focused on creation and commercialization of pharmaceuticals. Vertex discovered and developed the first treatment for the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF).Recruited to build and direct the Information Systems Operations group in a highly regulated global organization. Managed a team of 25 across solution engineering, help desk, computer operations, networking and security, and DBA services to support four major global sites.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

A $2B multinational biotechnology company specializing in the discovery and development of therapies for the treatment of neurodegenerative, hematologic and autoimmune diseases.Recruited to establish a PMO office, architecture and IT governance structure to meet technology needs in a rapidly growing $2B global enterprise with 30+ locations and >4,000 employees. Managed a $10M budget; built and led a team of 22 in project management and architectural design in a high-performance computing environment. Authored IT globalization strategy with a focus on defining core IT services and enhancing security in both regulated and non regulated technology environments.

Boston, Ma, Us

Government institution supporting the state of MassachusettsBrought on board as the first Chief Technology Officer of the Commonwealth to establish an enterprise security practice. Developed tools and data strategy, standards, best practices and technology roadmaps. Member of the Commonwealth senior CIO committee, overseeing all major IT in support of $420M in operating expense and $100M+ in annual capital outlay.

EARLIER-RELATED EXPERIENCE: Former leadership roles as Vice President of Information Technology at NMS Communications, and Senior Director, Worldwide Systems and Operations at Lotus Development Corporation.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Bsba, Marketing / Economics

High School, College Prep