Recruited by leadership to strengthen security posture following 2 breaches, lead the upgrade of ERP platform that been unsuccessfully attempted twice, turnaround underperforming IT department, and drive the modernization of technology across the enterprise to enable aggressive growth goals. - Restructured and refocused the IT Department as strategic business partner. Introduced ITIL-based policies and procedures, and established dedicated Business Analytics Manager, Digital Technology Manager, and Business Intelligence Developer roles.- Defined the 3-year innovation strategy and digital transformation roadmap aligned with needs of sales, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, and logistics functions that fueled year-over-year growth.- Created the Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE) and implemented advanced AI that delivered full visibility across order-to-cash lifecycle, and contributed to the highest sales, EBIDTA, and machine uptime in company’s history.- Developed the hybrid cloud strategy, and championed the migration to Azure and AWS that enabled users to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced impact to operations.- Instituted and drove the adoption of agile project management best practices and design thinking across the enterprise that resulted in the development of new products.- Established information security policies and security awareness program that mitigated financial and reputational risks.- Spearheaded the development of the Jet Analytics data warehouse and PowerBI self-serve analytics platform that enabled the connection of insights and business opportunities into initiatives that delivered value.- Designed the smart factory strategy and implemented the IoT factory automation network leveraging Kepware that captured metrics from machine PLCs and enabled Design of Experiments/Six Sigma studies, yielding $11M in yearly savings through scrap reduction, quality improvements, and cycle time efficiency.

Comport is a strategic consulting company, founded in 2001, that works with our clients to improve their profitability and efficiency through the deployment of process and technology. Our firm provides solutions in the areas of IT Strategy, IT Executive Advisory services, Web-Social Media-Marketing, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), cloud computing, and Managed Services.Notable Projects:• Led multiple agile development projects using Scum and SAFe methodologies. Leveraged JIRA, DevOps, and MS Project for management.• Launched and managed information security department and security operations center• Served as virtual CIO and C-Suite strategic advisor for mid-size firms and government agencies. • Developed and implemented enterprise innovation program with goal of fast-tracking ideas from conception to market. Leveraged advanced analytics for idea evaluation.• Designed and implemented enterprise SharePoint (intranet) and Office 365 solutions for several firms. • Developed comprehensive Business Impact Analysis and business continuity framework for government & mid-size firm. • Developed enterprise collaboration vision & strategy for several mid-size firms. Conceived and directed program to implement automated workflow solutions and enterprise information governance/retention programs. • Conceived and developed innovation program strategy for global financial services firm. Program included creating COE structure, standard processes, and shared services delivery model.

Spigit is an Enterprise Software provider delivering Innovation and Idea Management solutions that connect communities of employees, customers and partners - driving innovation, increasing productivity and turning data and discussions into actionable intelligence.Notable Accomplishments:• Developed the “Innovation as a Service” line of business and developed proprietary service offerings for rapid ideation and commercialization.• Led multiple concurrent engagements across diverse industries focused on new product development, cost savings, and growth acceleration.• Executed global Citibank Innovation Challenge – largest internal ideation ever run.• Conceived procurement and innovative supply chain strategies resulting in cost savings for Wal Mart, JCP, Covidien, Toyota, Intel and other notable clients.• Pioneered new technique for collaborative innovation development using a multi-phase model at national hospital network.• Developed new ways to use gamification techniques to enhance employee engagement – increased engagement by 32%.• Launched and managed over 30 innovation challenges and focused campaigns to generate new ideas & opportunities.

Led the global Office of IT Innovation supporting 300,000+ global employees. Led and managed large team of creative thinkers, statisticians, analysts, developers, facilitators, designers, engineers, and project managers. Conceived, developed and delivered strategic innovation projects creating global competitive advantages. Thought leader and designer of PepsiCo’s first high-tech innovation center and associated services model. Facilitated brainstorming and human factor engineering sessions with business unit executives. Launched & led the Emerging Mobility department, which developed enterprise and public mobile apps. Implemented solutions represented $30MM+ in revenue & savings in first year with a total of $127MM over 2.5 years.Notable Accomplishments:• Led innovation team developing strategies and implementing innovation growth programs consisting of Collaboration, Big Data Analytics, Emerging Mobility, and Digital Marketing. • Established business analytics supporting all PepsiCo brands and customers. Key projects included trade promotion optimization, customer engagement via social analytics, micro-market pricing optimization, etc.• Designed and launched Gatorade Social Media Command Center, which enabled real-time social analytics market insights.• Led implementation of global innovation management platform, open innovation program - inclusive of tools, processes, and organizational structure.• Created and led internal IT research department to conduct advanced and applied research on CPG industry, societal, and technology trends.• Created external innovation network programs with universities, vendors, and foundations.• Implemented next-generation end user technologies for representing office of the future (BYOD, desktop video conferencing, social technologies, VoIP, natural language processing, etc.).

Recruited from being an independent consultant to lead IT Global Procurement strategies to implement next-generation technologies. Selected to lead global IT transformation programs, which consisted of enabling deployment of SAP, designing new global MPLS network, application & server consolidation, secure remote access, and business continuity strategies. Accountable for leading the development, negotiation, and implementation of technology infrastructure purchasing agreements supporting the PepsiCo enterprise for domestic and international business divisions.Optimize ROI by ensuring ITIL governance framework is adhered to by maintaining a continual improvement program. Managed portfolio of: $4B+ spend, over 2,000 vendor relationships, 3,000 locations, legal environments in 200+ countries, all while delivering over $50MM year-on-year savings.Notable Accomplishments:• Negotiator and relationship manager for business process outsourcing program that includes data center consolidation, application consolidation, and network managed services for 2,000+ locations in 200+ countries.• Co-led development of business continuity infrastructure design and service level performance.• Thought leader and creator of Network Transformation Program resulting in implementing wireless LAN, MPLS WAN, QoS, and VoIP.• Led Global Procurement’s implementation of SAP from Oracle.• Winner of three VIP awards for SAP deployment, International IT Outsourcing, and U.S. IT Transformation.

Recruited by SVP of Services to create and manage a robust business & management consulting practice that focused on developing comprehensive strategies, operation models, and use cases for emerging technologies. Provided business strategy and management consulting services for Fortune 500 firms with strong focus on financial services. The focus areas included: strategy development, business case development, financial analysis, organizational design, network planning, outsourcing and knowledge management.Notable Accomplishments:• Developed Outsourcing Strategy for $5 billion IT/business process outsourcing engagement. Effort included assessing long-term and short-term strategies for contract management, program management, financial management, and technology platforms. Assessment included business impact analysis and risk analysis.• Developed strategy and business case for implementing a converged network infrastructure for Wal-Mart.• Performed financial analysis for negotiating service provider contracts for PepsiCo. Assessment included recommendations in service level management and contract management.• Developed strategy and business case for implementing a converged network infrastructure for large university.• Defined requirements and developed CRM strategy for Bank of America.

Hired as Program Director to create and lead global business & strategy consulting practice. I managed, directly and indirectly 100+ persons across numerous engagements that represented over $800 million in annual revenue. Launched and managed Business Finance Office, which vetted business plans & strategies for start up company financing. Performed strategy and management consulting for telecom service providers and large enterprises, which includes: business analysis, operations architecture design, business/technology planning, market analysis, product development, and financial analysis. • Notable engagements can be discussed as required.• Winner of CEO Award, Business Development Award, and Top Gun Award.

Recruited from Sprint to report to COO and build Global IT department from 2 FTEs and 15 contractors. Formulated and implemented the organizations 1st IT strategy and led the global transformation for all IT infrastructure to be upgraded. Worked with key business units to improve the image of the IT department and vastly improve customer service.• Developed data warehouse & decision support system architecture and implemented internal ASP infrastructure. Managed the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals • Developed data management and systems integration strategy that streamlined business processes and reduced the number of applications in use.