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Austin, Tx, Us

As a Business and IT Consultant, I excel at leading transformative initiatives for clients across a spectrum of industries including finance, healthcare, technology, semi-conductor, logistics, and more. Some notable recent engagements include work with Sharpened Iron Studios, a film production company, Weno Exchange, an ePrescribing intermediary specializing in routing electronic prescriptions between trading partners and most recently with Tokyo Electron, a global semiconductor manufacturer.I enable businesses to achieve operational excellence through strategic guidance and expertise, enhancing efficiency and driving substantial revenue growth. My contributions include streamlining and optimizing technology, organizational, and process structures, consistently delivering remarkable outcomes and positioning my clients for success. With a steadfast focus on enhancing the customer experience and driving satisfaction, I take pride in forging collaborative partnerships that propel businesses towards sustained excellence and growth.Notably, my company Peak Management holds the distinction of being a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certified company. This certification underscores Peak Management's commitment to diversity and inclusion, further enhancing its credibility and appeal to clients seeking partnerships with socially responsible organizations. Learn more at www.peakpmc.com.

My journey as a leader in the cloud based FinTech SaaS industry has been truly rewarding. I have had the privilege of spearheading cross-functional teams across critical domains like Continuous Improvement, Incident Response, Data Analytics, Workforce Management, Training, Knowledge Management, and Corporate Services. Notable achievements include leading customer onboarding initiatives, implementing a CSM Certification Program, and curating a comprehensive knowledge base for seamless client experiences. I developed a strategic roadmap that amplified team capabilities, boosting throughput and driving impactful outcomes in onboarding, engagement, and product adoption.I also initiated data insights and analytics initiatives, overseeing SLA management and KPI reporting to optimize customer experience and measure satisfaction effectively. Additionally, I directed the implementation of customer-centric tools like contact center services and analytics, elevating operational efficiency.Throughout my journey, my passion has been leveraging innovative strategies and technologies to drive business success while prioritizing exceptional customer experiences. It has been a gratifying journey, and I look forward to continued impact in this dynamic industry.

Providing strategic leadership across application and infrastructure domains like Change Management, Enterprise Engineering, Systems Administration, Observability, Automation, Security and Network Operations was a thrilling endeavor for me.Highlights included spearheading automation initiatives that reduced fraud cases by 58% and deflected 63% through self-service forms. Leveraging technology, I cut monthly monitoring alerts by 66% and email alerts by 40% through advanced analytics, automation and data-driven reporting. I strengthened security by establishing a dedicated SOC and customer-facing Fraud Assist Team. The Service Operations Management team was revolutionized - I implemented ITIL processes, scaled it from 23 to 83 members, and broadened its functions.Enhancing team capabilities was paramount for me. Strategic automation and upskilling facilitated seamless handling of high-impact tasks while expanding overall capacity. I nurtured employee growth through skills matrices, tailored training, clear certification paths, and amplifying service output organization wide.It was an exhilarating journey driving excellence and delivering impactful results across this multifaceted infrastructure landscape.

As a strategic business consultant, I had the privilege of delivering comprehensive advisory services to the executive management team of a prominent restaurant group. In this role, I provided strategic guidance on company operations, helped shape their future direction, and played a pivotal part in the successful launch of their new services company venture. Working closely with visionary leaders, I offered insights and recommendations that drove growth, identified areas for improvement, and elevated the organization through collaborative problem-solving and solution-driven execution.

Austin, Texas Area

My visionary and transformative leadership at the AI/ML-driven cloud speech analytics startup was noteworthy. From the start, my customer-centric mindset permeated my efforts to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and prioritize satisfaction - perfectly aligning with the company's core values.Key initiatives included streamlining the quote-to-cash cycle with clearly defined sales roles and processes, facilitating seamless handoffs and accelerating revenue. However, my true impact extended beyond operations. I excelled at bringing together teams across different functions and transforming ambitious high-level concepts into specific, executable strategies that could be implemented. This collaborative environment propelled growth, bringing innovative ideas to life as meaningful solutions. Process innovation was another strength for me, whether implementing standardized change management, incident/problem management frameworks, or other best practices that fostered operational excellence across domains.

Austin, Texas Area

My tenure as an Executive Leader and Board Member at Serenova, a leading provider of contact center-as-a-service (CCaaS) and workforce optimization (WFO) solutions, was marked by strategic vision and impactful leadership. With a global purview spanning multiple time zones, six production data centers, and AWS Cloud locations across the US, EMEA, and APAC, I provided oversight to diverse teams, including Network Operations (NOC), Customer Support, Account Management, PMO/SCRUM, DevOps, Professional Services, Production, and Sustaining Engineering, both onshore and offshore.Having budget and P&L responsibility for Professional Services, my achievements were impressive. I spearheaded initiatives driving a 22% increase in customer revenue and retention through premier programs and services. My process improvements, telecom and data center initiatives, and outsourcing efforts resulted in a remarkable $4.7M in annualized cost savings within the first year.My leadership extended to restructuring and streamlining departments and processes, reducing personnel spending by a significant 30%. I led a customer success team of Technical Account Managers, Customer Support, Network Operations, and Professional Services Teams, aligning business and customer strategy plans with precision. I successfully segregated application and data center systems post-divestiture in under four months, ensuring no customer impact during the transition. I implemented ITIL best practices for Incident Management, Change Management, and Problem Management Policy and Processes, ensuring adherence through comprehensive training.My strategic vision extended to establishing a Network Ops Center, outsourcing nights and weekends offshore, and saving over $200K in salaries. I also attained critical certifications, including PCI, ISO27001, SOC2, Privacy Shield certifications, and implemented robust Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.

Austin, Texas Area

As a visionary leader, I provided strategic direction and oversight to a leading omni-channel commerce technology provider for retailers. I managed complex environments spanning 2 data centers, 11 operational facilities, and 2 corporate offices. Through technology M&A due diligence for 7 prospect companies, I seamlessly integrated 3 acquisitions while maximizing resources. My contract negotiations yielded $80K/year in savings, upgrading network services, and an RFP for a new data center provider saved an additional $50K/year, with another $78K saved through standardization. I led the transition from physical to 100% virtualized servers in under 90 days, ensuring stability and business continuity. I implemented system architecture strategies and enterprise monitoring, enhancing IT service delivery for business growth. My security initiatives achieved Safe Harbor, PCI, and SOX compliance, coupled with robust security policies and technology practices. Establishing a DevOps engineering team, I drove automation and IT best practices. My tenure exemplified navigating complexities, integrating strategic partnerships, and implementing transformative initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency, security, and scalability.