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Pittsburgh, PA, US

New York, NY, US

• Led the Digital Innovation Lab team to innovate and deliver digital transformation solutions and digital technologies, including AI-driven products. Includes digital strategy, technology assessment and roadmap, full.
• Developed an integrated CPOTRAC suite of SaaS products, including AI-driven analytics, category management and AI intelligent assistant, resulting in recognition as a leader for Digital Transformation by industry.
• Drove a global go-to-market strategy that secured digital product sales and implementations for 26 clients, with recurring revenue exceeding $5 million.
• Built and led a team of 80+ professionals in Product Management, Digital Transformation, Data Science, Software Implementation and Customer Success.
• Established AI/ML capabilities, including RPA, intelligent automation, ML data classification and forecasting, Generative AI applications and AI Intelligent Assistant.
• Awarded the WNS CEO Habits Award for exceptional leadership and results.

New York, NY, US

• Client program leadership to design, deliver and continuously improve procurement transformation programs. Led the development and growth of Denali’s largest global client programs and grew the Pittsburgh operation to.
• Sample clients include Huntington Bank, Clorox, Dow Chemical, Mass Mutual, Intuit, NetApp, Northwestern Mutual, Corning Inc., Merck, Airbus, Kellogg
• Global transformation program for a $6B manufacturer delivered $240M in savings in 2 years. Full category management, source-to pay scope. Built and directed global team of 50+ resources.
• Strategic sourcing and category management transformation program for Financial Services company; 19% avg. savings delivered on $700M in indirect spend, and 40% increase in spend under management.
• Implemented a customized category management methodology and operating model for an $11B global manufacturer. 120+ team members trained/coached, 60+ category strategies developed.
• Thought leader and solution design expert across category management, sourcing, contract, P2P and supplier management. Developed whitepapers, delivered webinars and variety of speaking engagements.

Herndon, Virginia, US

• Led new client acquisition for supply chain solutions. SaaS offerings for supply chain collaboration, supply/demand synchronization, inventory and logistics, sourcing, and supplier enablement. Responsible for market.
• Designed and executed a go to market and lead development program that grew qualified new customer pipeline by 1000% (10x) in first 6 months.
• Implemented a new client business development process, resulting in better opportunity identification, business case development, and execution planning.

Waldorf, DE

• Product line director for Ariba Supplier Network business for more than 250 global customers and over 160,000 suppliers. SaaS products for supply chain collaboration across source-to-pay processes, supplier enablement.
• Drove definition and execution of new company strategy to commercialize the Ariba Supplier Network that opened a $50M+ market opportunity and growth business for Ariba.
• Grew Supplier Network revenue from $0 to $8M+ revenue and secured 37 new network customers in the first two years. Built Ariba’s market position as a recognized industry leader among analysts and clients.
• Developed a strategic partner ecosystem to expand revenue potential. Negotiated 10 strategic partnerships, including invoicing, supply chain finance, integration, payment, and enablement services.
• Recruited and built a team of 10 product managers, procurement and accounts payable subject matter experts and product marketing managers, and managed $2.5 million annual budget.

Waldorf, DE

• Directed Program Management operations, including business process design, cross-functional coordination, communications, and team mentoring. Responsible for strategic alliance strategy and partner ecosystem.
• Developed a standard operating framework and methodology for sourcing program design, trained and implemented across global Account Management teams.
• Generated $800K in annual cost savings by establishing offshore operations for software development, market operations and product support; provided leadership through start-up.
• Designed and executed a Business Management System, including Revenue Forecasting, Capacity Planning, Standard Work and Metric Management, Training and Coaching Programs.

Waldorf, DE

• Managed F100 clients in industrial, manufacturing, aerospace and defense industries. Responsible for client relationship management, procurement and supply chain strategy, services delivery and implementation of.
• Sample clients include United Technologies Corporation, Sikorsky Aircraft, Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand, Carrier, Otis, Bombardier Aerospace.
• Delivered over $40 million in cost savings for Diversified Manufacturer from strategic sourcing programs more than $200 million in annualized spend (20%).
• Thought leader for Advanced Sourcing eDesign methodology, Export Control Program and Low-cost country sourcing strategy in response to identified client needs and expanding service offerings.
• Executed global online sourcing programs that consistently delivered average savings of 15-35%.

Master Of Science, Aeronautics & Astronautics

Mba, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems

Bachelor Of Science Honors Degree, Mechanical Engineering Honors Degree