Working with the CTO and other members of the Executive leadership team, this role is responsible for the management of IT software, technologies, and resources. The role includescommunication across all levels, regions, and disciplines of the Company, planning andexecution of investments and services, resource planning and management, andpartnering with service providers.

Recruited to develop and implement a scalable enterprise model for software development, software delivery, and overall organizational efficiency. This is a new role within Navigator, and was identified as critical by the Board of Directors in order to support the growth of the organization post Series A funding.

Recruited to define an enterprise-wide digital transformation strategy to encompass both network and application platforms in order to enable a comprehensive decision-making executive dashboard; provide increased awareness and protection for cyber related activities; evaluate our current cloud technologies and recommend improvements or changes; and expanding these capabilities to our tenants where applicable.

Recruited to develop vision and strategy necessary to implement an enterprise-wide network architecture and integrate enterprise applications to deliver decision-making business intelligence to realize the vision of the executive office. • Designed and implemented a network architecture enabling an enterprise-wide unified framework including failover and redundant capabilities ensuring operational capabilities; in tandem developed an enterprise Disaster Recovery framework and in adherence to best practice Risk Management protocols and standards.o Exceeded executive team expectations providing the ability to deliver “an office in a box” responding to dynamic business change and growth.o Unified framework and standardized model enables cost predictability for the budget and procurement processes.• Designed a retail center WiFi strategy enabling real-time reporting and analytics of shopper behavior and traffic to drive additional revenue through tenant marketing and advertising initiatives.• Developed a “turnkey” IT solution for tenants that has been implemented in a North Carolina property.• Led Change Management initiative moving the IT organization from a “Break Fix” to a “Business Partner” model.• In partnership with the Human Capital Organization, implemented a web based Employee Review program increasing efficiencies and integration with core HCM applications.• Streamlined lease approval process by leveraging automated workflows replacing paper based processes and approvals.• Implemented enterprise collaboration platform enabling users across functional areas to share valuable decision-making information.• Assumed management responsibilities for the Marketing organization during a transition period.o Led the Digital Marketing initiatives in partnership with our Construction organization for one of our large-scale property projects.

Spearheaded the transformation of global ERP and HR streamlining business processes, implementing and integrating new ERP and HR application platforms increasing operational efficiencies throughout corporate shared services.• Led all initiatives for corporate IT strategy, process reengineering, implementation and development utilizing Agile and SDLC methodologies encompassing Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing and Customer Success.o Defined the approach for Master Data Management (MDM) to consolidate disparate systems supporting business intelligence and analytics.o Developed architectural roadmap for system integrations of software and hardware platforms.o Drove effective communication and collaboration processes across multiple constituents.o Designed release management framework for SaaS applications.o Facilitated requirements sessions for business process mapping and data transformation activities.• Designed an Organizational Change Management (OCM) framework to drive operational consistency across IT and our Business constituents.o Developed and lead programs to resolve cross-functional challenges throughout the business to ensure best practice, adoption of new process and technology, and established a growth driven framework.o Managed and coordinated development team activities, established standards and defined required skill sets.• Spearheaded contract negotiation with all IT vendors and partners; and developed the adopted approach for vendor and strategic partner selection to support enterprise ERP/HR and which was leveraged to streamline G&A procurement.• Designed and executed upon a collaborative framework for enabling and educating senior leadership on the benefits of a Business Process Oriented (BPO) business model.• Developed and managed a cross functional department budget (Capital and Operating) for current initiatives.

Developed business case and ROI/TCO compositions with the Executive sponsors for large capital engagementsDeveloped and managed a cross functional department budget (Capital and Operating) for current initiativesDeveloped and managed multiple project budgets representing approximately $5 Million in capital/operating expensesNegotiated contract savings of 40% with System Integration PartnersNegotiated an average of 30% cost savings on negotiated Software contracts (range of $500k to $1.3M)

Responsible for the overall corporate IT strategy for Finance/Accounting, Human Resources with cross functional responsibilities for Sales, Marketing and Customer SuccessDesigned a program framework to drive consistency across IT project management activitiesDeveloped an approach for vendor and strategic partner selection activities to be leveraged for all IT purchasesDefined an approach to Master Data Management (MDM) to consolidate disparate systemsDeveloped architectural road map for system integrationsFacilitated requirements sessions for business process mapping and data transformation activitiesParticipate in the Change Management strategy and implementation activities

Led and managed staff and partners in architectural design and execution of ERP and supporting systems, achieving enterprise cost savings by reducing the number of disparate technologies within the corporate portfolio.• Assumed a leadership role credited with improving relationships with key functional teams and driving long term inter-departmental company strategies and created an environment of collaboration between disparate technology groups and business functional partners.o Platform responsibilities: Oracle EBS, Salesforce.com, Business Objects• Provided strategic direction and architectural solutions for design and enabling of global Revenue Recognition functionality, PCI, SOX, International Order to Cash, ERP and HR.• Migrated international divisions onto the centralized enterprise platform, established IT program delivery roadmap for data quality and standards to reduce time to market for future global integrations supporting transparency for stakeholders and enhanced data management for global business intelligence.• Managed vendor relationships and was accountable for negotiating enterprise contracts, license and partner agreements; 2010/2011 for which results generated significant cost savings: SaaS platforms (56%/year) and on-site platforms (10%/year)• Maintained OPEX and CAPEX budgets totaling approximately $2 million annually.• Program and Project Management encompassing enterprise wide and departmental systems, including vendor/partner SOWs, license agreements and contract negotiation.

Accountable for the rebranding, content, functionality and development to support global rollout of new corporate website (www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/home ) launched at the Consumer Electronics Show 2009Program management and implementation of Global Sales Analytics, Sales Commissions, Sales Applications and eMail Marketing systemsDesign and delivery of corporate eCommerce solution (www.shoplinksys.com) to enable direct selling outside of traditional channel modelLeadership of global constituents, partners and vendors; including management and negotiation of contracts, service agreements and relationshipsProcess alignment, improvement and integration of acquired entitiesLeadership of effective IT service, support and development teams for both applications and infrastructureDeveloped approach and led program for data quality and analytical reporting to support Cisco business units

Project management across mutliple industries (automotive, financial services, manufacturing and start up organizations) with a focus on Sales and Marketing automation solutions.

Delivered CRM solutions within manufacturing and dot-com business verticals; secured additional revenues from both new and existing clients; managed multiple development and implementation teams. Moderated Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions; delivered functional and technical specifications. Ensured project support from senior management and that project budgets and deliverables were met