Seasoned IT Executive with experience in design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise strategic IT operations in the following industries: airlines, energy, logistics, call center & consulting services. Field is currently the Director of Platform and Network Engineering at United Airlines, Inc. Previously Field was the Director of Enterprise Platform Services for Vistra Energy, LLC (Parent company for TXU Energy, Oncor, and Luminant).• STATEGIC LEADERSHIPMy strong suit is working with the business to understand their processes and challenges so we can drive a strategy to improve.• CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGNI optimize networks, reduce expenses, absorb costs increases, and increase performance.“Taking responsibility for technologies that had no clear owner and built supporting operating modelsDan has built a strong leadership team who think outside of the box and drive accountability.”• TEAM BUILDERFor United, I created a new organization structure and built a high performing organization enabling us to meet commitments and work as a team rather than individuals. I also added a leadership layer that broke down the silos that kept the department from running at peak performance. Now teams deliver on commitments we have made as well as handle the large amount of unplanned work.• FLEXIBLE AND ADAPTABLE Technology changes so quickly that I want to continue to be innovative in my position and my technology implementations so that I keep my designs flexible and able to scale when needed.“He has taken ownership of work that is within his area of responsibilities and has created a strategy ﴾which we've not had since I've been here﴿. His approach is contagious and driving his peers to elevate their approach.”• MY LEADERSHIP STYLEI strive to evolve the workplace culture to attract, engage and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce, driving an authentic culture so that everyone can continue to be themselves in the organization.I work to be very transparent and give my employees and the team feedback and improving employee engagement through communication, recognition, and collaboration activities. They know what to expect from me and it brings trust to the organization.“Dan ensures that everyone is aligned with the objectives and enables them to lead. He drives accountability & coaching when needed.” “His team is clear on their objectives, which helps drive accountability and cross team engagement. He is developing a high‐power, self‐propelled team.”