As an Independent IT & Business Consultant, I specialize in driving enterprise-wide change through innovative business process design and digital transformation. With a robust background in Project Management, M&A Integration, ERP systems, and Analytics, I help organizations navigate complex transformations and achieve sustainable growth.My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of both technology and business, allowing me to bridge the gap between IT and business objectives. I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable results.

Responsible for the strategy, planning, implementation, management, and maintenance of applications and solutions that support Trex's employees, customers, and partners.• Orchestrated companywide data and analytics strategy, leveraging Microsoft Fabric to bridge functional data silos, drive business insights and reduce technical obsolescence.• Partnered with Operations and Engineering teams to Create a 3-year roadmap for MOM/MES and defined foundational terms for implementation.• Implemented AP and receiving automation using MS Power Platform to facilitate the automated processing of 150+ invoices per day, freeing up a full-time resource and ensuring timely vendor payments.• Created RFP’s and conducted vendor reviews for ERP/business functional assessment.

Responsible for designing and implementing digital solutions while collaborating with business stakeholders with a keen focus on improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing service levels. Moreover, I facilitated cross-functional conversations on the integration of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) to drive the implementation of standards, best practices, and governance across Kerry's operations.My key achievements in this role have been:• Consulted with industry experts, vendors, colleagues, and competitors on achieving digital automation excellence across the Food and Beverage sector.• Maintained consistent collaboration with finance, sales, and IT teams to optimize the regional pricing margin management process.• Partnered with Kerry's engineering and operation teams to realize a digital transformation strategy to achieve factory floor process and equipment optimization.• Partnered with IT solution owners and external partners to justify and enable RPA integration across multiple business systems/platforms.

Directed all aspects of information technology, including building and leading highly functional technology teams consisting of 75 + IT personnel throughout North America and LATAM. Partnered with the executive leadership team and cross-functional management teams to improve efficiency through technology.The benefits I brought during this role were:• Navigated complex mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; coordinated due diligence, site decommissioning, risk assessment, and system integration activities with staff and strategic partners.• Administered IT budget and capital expenditures through strategic planning and accurate forecasting.• Designed and implemented IT solutions that met performance standards and improved efficiency and effectiveness.• Conducted comprehensive contract reviews in adherence to technical, performance, and financial standards.• Collaborated with the supply chain department to develop digital intelligence and visualization tools that enabled effective measurement and monitoring of enterprise performance.• Enabled comprehensive security and risk management programs aimed at reducing security breaches.

Responsible for regional Enterprise Applications and Analytics, including ERP development, administration, and service delivery. Additionally, I conducted thorough gap analysis, documented requirements, and developed technical specifications to optimize processes and improve data access and visibility.Selected contributions for this role were:• Successfully implemented high availability disaster recovery and backup management solution that ensured 24/7 uptime, excluding planned maintenance, resulting in increased system reliability and improved business continuity.• Provided leadership and oversight for core enterprise systems for Kerry Americas, spanning 50+ manufacturing locations across NA and LATAM, ensuring seamless operations and delivery of services.• Led talent and coordination of two Enterprise Development teams, consisting of nine developer analysts, serving approximately 5000 end users.