A Unique Blend of Extreme Technical Proficiency and Proven Leadership Capability• Leadership and Vision Through Cloud-Enablement Journeys• Digital Transformation Proponent and Catalyst• Intense focus on Convergence and Automation -- Delivering Extreme Cost-Reduction• Perception-Management Mastery -- Rehabilitating Damaged Service Delivery Reputation• Diverse Tactical Leadership Experience gained through several Outsourced CIO/CTO EngagementsHigh-Profile Initiatives Overseen • Network Automation Initiative in 2018 (Xcel Energy - $1M +)• Network Edge Innovation Initiative in 2019 (Xcel Energy - $18M +)• Advanced Grid Intelligence & Security Initiative (Xcel Energy - $1B +)• Distribution & Energy Management System Rebuild (Xcel Energy - $100M +)• Designed and Oversaw Implementation of a Cyber-Defense Center (Paragon - $100M +)A high-energy leader that boosts ROI and forges competitive market advantages through alignment of technology with other business drivers, quickly solving problems and delivering accurately forecasted results.Whether conscripted during transition or placed permanently, pride is taken in furthering and elevating the success of any organization by adopting and fostering a mentality of extreme action, technological surety and extreme ownership. Utilizing a mixture of tried-and-true engagement and culture-building strategies alongside a deep-rooted understanding of technology fundamentals and nuance, calculated risk-taking is defanged -- affording a dramatic increase in those key items (such as reliability, flexibility, affordability, etc.) that the business values and desperately desires.Specialties include:Executive Management, Technology Leadership, Strategic Vision, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Service Provider Network Design, Scalable Private Cloud Virtualization, Storage Area Network Integration, Server Architecture, High Availability Hosting, Technical Product Design and more...
Listed skills include Cloud Computing, Data Center, Voip, Saas, and 46 others.