Senior Information Technology Professional with over 30 years experience in delivering strategic technology projects with successful results. Key expertise in the financial industry •Developed technology transformation strategies and plans in line with overall business strategies building collaborative and successful environments. Presented and reviewed strategies with senior business leaders and board members and engaged with employees at all levels to ensure open communications•Oversaw multiple successful technology conversions /implementations including new core systems / online banking and digital systems / lending / accounting/ collection systems / data warehousing and business intelligence systems. Successfully managed multiple merger projects overseeing both the technology and process conversions•Directed application / software development processes working with both in-house and outsourced resources. Managed IT operations including data and voice networks, e-mail, imaging systems, security implementation, helpdesk services, hardware operations. •Developed successful systems, processes and policies to ensure business security and confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, applications and systems while achieving regulatory compliance•Managed a diverse team of technologist including programmers, system admins, hardware and network support staff, business analysts, and project managers. Enabled the team to build positive, cooperative relationships while achieving successful results•Managed vendors, developed RFP documents, led contract negotiations, legal reviews and set service level agreements•Established budgets, control costs while ensuring smooth business operations and successfully delivery on multiple projects. Skills: Strategic Planning / Technology Analysis / System Design & Implementation / Application and Data Conversions / Resource & Project Management / Contract Negotiation / Vendor Management