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Leading organizations technology transitions as a leader, a change agent, and an active motivator, developing and providing strategic and technical direction related to product and technology development roadmaps, project management and implementation, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, change management and documentation. Champion and steward of digital technology, providing access to timely, accurate data, reporting & analytics as a key enabler of business performance and productivity.• Strategic planning, project management and execution of technology strategy and enterprise-wide technology infrastructure projects, including managing business objectives and operations to improve cost effectiveness, service quality with creative problem-solving and increasing IT operational effectiveness. • Overseeing innovation projects across workplace modernization, network infrastructure, endpoint Cybersecurity resilience, AI integration projects and technology training.• Manage information technology design and implementation projects, including budgets, schedules, quality management, risk management and relationship management with customers, vendors and partners.• Develop technical strategies and business cases with an innovative mindset, study the market and business trends to recommend and execute profitable technology investments.• Execute research and implementation of policy, procedures, and standards, in addition to their enforcement.

Paris, Paris - Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Fr

Manage four separate service lines: -End User services – Delivering Windows and Desktop Deployment solutions giving optimal end user experience with device integration.-Cloud adoption & optimization (Sustainability) – Analyzed customer usage and provided recommendations for optimization, cost reduction and carbon emission footprint reduction.-Digital Manufacturing – Creating modern manufacturing blue print for manufacturing customers to streamline supply chain, improve speed to market, provide faster and secure access.-Energy & Utilities – Engaged in project to design solutions with industry leading partners to assist the electric utilities as they digitally transform for better support in a more sustainable energy world.• Manage major worldwide partner business, growth and strategic relationships with Intel and Nvidia to identify, create and deliver industry focused solutions for Capgemini, bring customer value, track business performance using key performance indicators and data-driven metrics, generating $500M+ of solution revenue for Capgemini and drive revenue of more than $100M for partners.• Manage a worldwide team of eleven people to drive customer engagement and pipeline across cross-functional Capgemini countries, business units and service lines utilizing Intel and Nvidia technologies. • Developed and executed GTM strategies, closely collaborate with internal and partner teams and stakeholders to accelerate joint objectives, create Go-To-Market offers.• Plan and chair quarterly business reviews with Intel and Nvidia partners sales teams to report on key performance metrics, accelerate sales joint offerings, perform account strategy planning and Go-to-Market (GTM) offer development.• Engage Intel and Nvidia marketing teams to create joint marketing campaigns, sponsor, host and participate in industry events and social media campaigns that promote partnership, solution offerings and brand awareness.

Paris, Paris - Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Fr

• Managed partnership with Intel to include hardware based cyber security and manageability into Sogeti End User Workspace services. Integrated Intel’s technology into services that Sogeti provided, integrating hardware and software solutions for the customers.• Managed Global End User Workspace solutions delivery for the Sogeti business unit of Capgemini, deploying hardware configuration management for optimizing end user experience.• Increased project success rate by 30% in the design and deployment of new solutions by collaborating with partners and technical teams internationally by applying cultural competence and situational awareness to overcome technical issues.• Created new service offerings utilizing Intel technology, doubling the Intel revenue generated by Sogeti, awarded Intel 2019 Partner of the Year for Digital Transformation Innovation. Created $200M of solution revenue growth for Capgemini and generated $50M of revenue for Intel.• Developed a data strategy for Salesforce reporting using quantitative analysis of new business development.

Paris, Paris - Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Fr

• Managed Microsoft Windows deployment and management solutions delivery business for Sogeti. • Managed partnership with Microsoft for compliance, tracking and managing Windows and desktop deployment services to customers.• Achieved Microsoft Partnership sales and deployment goals for Windows, winning several awards including 2015 Partner of the Year.• Provided technical guidance and support throughout the sales process, including writing value propositions, technical and legal inquiries, conducting assessments, documentation, technical proposals, hardware and software procurement for projects and engaging sales and marketing for promotions.• Experienced communication skills presenting Sogeti products and services to customers at the Microsoft Enterprise Briefing Center

Paris, Paris - Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Fr

• Engaged with clients to understand strategic business requirements, present Microsoft solutions, and assure service delivery with alignment on strategic goals.• Defined comprehensive Microsoft solutions to address specific client needs, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.• Articulated Microsoft as well as Sogeti’s ability to implement technology solutions to Cloud sales professionals, alliance team members and clients.• Managed Infrastructure Services business line for Sogeti USA, providing market research, creating sales and technical initiatives, and driving transformation projects for customers.• Built an Infrastructure services delivery team in collaboration with Microsoft to build transformation solutions utilizing problem-solving skills and enhancing employee engagement and situational security.• Relationship building with Microsoft to grow the Microsoft Sogeti relationship, setting partnership goals, training for consultants and reporting on sales goals.

Munich, De

• Managed Windows Desktop Deployment team of ten internationally based engineers that provided large scale Windows deployments and desktop refresh services for Enterprise Customers.• Managed relationship with Microsoft US Windows business unit to enable our deployment team to be Microsoft Certified deployment experts.• Enhanced employee engagement and satisfaction by 30% through leading project management efforts and Microsoft partnership to design and implement large-scale Windows Desktop Deployment services for enterprise customers.• Implemented change management for monitoring and managing solution approaches, tools, and phases of customer transformation services.• Drove training initiative with Microsoft US Windows business unit, became the first Windows Application Compatibility certified team in the United States.

Munich, De

• Member of Siemens Workplace Architecture Team (SWAT), responsible for testing, designing, and implementing managed workplace services at Siemens.• Designed and delivered Windows Desktop Deployment services of large- scale Windows deployments and desktop refresh services for Enterprise Customers.• Partnered with Intel for testing and feedback on first version of Intel vPro systems management.Member of Siemens Workplace Architecture Team (SWAT), responsible for testing, designing and implementing managed workplace services at Siemens.Siemens acquired Entex Information Services March 2000Member of Entex 1998 Presidents Club

200 Applied Parkway, University Park, Il, Us

• Provided Customer technical support for Windows, Hardware and Networking.• Managed Applied Systems Indianapolis Branch network and servers.• Responsible for establishing and documenting network technology, automation of network systems for branch office and customer networks.• Managed and resolved user issues efficiently through help desk ticketing systems, ensuring high levels of prioritization with customer satisfaction and prompt resolution times.• Collaborated with technical teams to overcome technical issues in the design and deployment of new versions of Applied Systems customer networks.

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