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Design and execute global IT strategy to meet comprehensive business requirements, optimize processes, and support rapid expansion. Build and lead effective IT team from the ground up, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and proactive business support. Oversee global deployment of SAP S/4HANA enterprise ERP solution, achieving implementation in multiple languages across three continents within two-year timeframe. Architect enterprise application framework to guide standardized software selection, integration, affordability, and procedural consistency. Manage global IT budget, collaborating with business and finance leaders to allocate resources strategically and maintain exceptional customer service.● Increased support for annual revenue growth from $200M to $300M by strategically building and empowering a global IT team that drove process optimization and aligned IT initiatives with business objectives.● Completed multi-continental rollout of SAP S/4HANA, standardizing business processes and data management, thus enhancing operational efficiency and customer acquisition.● Drafted and secured board approval for information security strategy aimed at significantly strengthening cybersecurity posture; implementation deferred due to financial constraints.● Unified communication platforms by deploying Office 365, facilitating improved collaboration and presenting cohesive global image.● Influenced SOX compliance and IT General Controls testing, establishing playbook for repeatable processes and continuous improvement.

Developed comprehensive technology roadmap to enhance organizational efficiency and scalability while ensuring secure, cost-effective solutions. Led migration of over 20 SaaS applications to AWS, establishing dedicated DevOps and Support team for ongoing technical service management. Established robust SLAs to enhance uptime, response rates, and issue resolution, thereby strengthening platform stability and customer trust. Championed creation and execution of cybersecurity roadmap, reinforcing organizational defense mechanisms and successfully countering cyber-attack.● Realized $1M in annual savings from cloud migration and operational optimization.● Achieved 15% reduction in IT operating expenses and 10% decrease in IT payroll expenses through strategic technology initiatives.● Enhanced operational efficiencies and implemented technology improvements, contributing to a 20% increase in overall organizational revenues.● Supported successful Salesforce CRM implementation, maintaining project alignment with budget and timeline expectations.● Elevated customer confidence and platform reliability by meeting ambitious SLA targets.● Centralized analytics and automated reporting within newly established Business Intelligence department, significantly expediting executive decision-making and improving profitability.

Managed IT operations and strategy, overseeing annual OpEx budget exceeding $20M. Facilitated regular strategic discussions with IT and business leaders to inform and prioritize technology investments. Played pivotal role in budget negotiations with business owners. Enhanced IT team's reputation for understanding business operations and profitability. Drove Project Portfolio Management with ROI-centric approach, ensuring alignment of major initiatives with company's strategic goals.● Oversaw IT operations and strategy, including management of multiple software development teams, with annual OpEx budget exceeding $20M.● Spearheaded creation and growth of new division for small and mid-sized publishers, directly contributing over $200M to annual revenues through strategic system enhancements.● Implemented onshore/offshore resource model, significantly increasing delivery speed and productivity without proportionate cost increases.● Solved complex pricing optimization challenges by employing Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science, leading to marked increase in revenue and profit.● Led successful implementation of Salesforce CRM, improving client service, retention, and interdepartmental collaboration.