Every business needs growth. To stay unbeatable, organizations must identify the next big trends in technology and determine how these can be applied within a day-to-day context to score competitive advantage. It’s my passion to develop these IT strategies, devise meaningful implementations, and align resources to drive scalability and efficiency. That means better outcomes for the customer and the business.Whether undertaking complex cloud migrations or re-imagining operational and administrative information systems, 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲'𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. My expertise lies in the creation and communication of compelling visions for technology – strategic plans that drive top-line growth while managing operational costs.While I am adept at defining solution architecture and the execution roadmap, I am also a people person with a contagious enthusiasm that encourages others to buy in and follow. I thrive on championing new technology to those that are unsure or apprehensive, and believe in aligning priorities, not subjugation. This philosophy has enabled me to enjoy robust relationships with regulators, banks, and other essential business partners. I’m also fluent in Japanese 🇯🇵, something that has come in handy throughout my career, and been a huge asset professionally.Accustomed to large complex matrix organizations, my expertise spans Cloud, eCommerce, midrange, mainframe, and mobile solutions. I’ve implemented hardware and software, established governance structures, managed P&L’s and provided budgetary recommendations to the Board.Although I am tasked with managing large, globally-dispersed teams, I am a hands-on leader. Promoting inclusion is the heart of my leadership style, and I always hire can-do people that are happy to dive head-first into a challenge. I’m not about micro-management and instead foster an internal culture of curiosity, best practice, and technical expertise in my employees - engaging and encouraging them to think outside of the box.Diversity is especially critical. Different life experiences bring a lot to the table both inside and outside of the workplace. I value empathy, compassion, and understanding – values that have driven me to lead a lot of philanthropic projects.