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California, United States

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Led team of 15 employees and 50+ contractors to drive digital delivery and operational support for a business unit of 1,800 employees overseeing 150 oil and LNG tankers and Chevron’s maritime trading. Portfolio encompassed IIOT, AI, network, edge computing, data analytics and visualization, information management, RPA, cybersecurity and 50 applications. • Developed and implemented Digital Strategy, governance, and prioritization processes. • Spearheaded delivery of innovative foundational (e.g. low earth orbit network) and transformational (e.g. AI, Integrated Operations Center) technologies, generating $35MM+ in business value.• Achieved $9MM in IT operational efficiencies (30%) through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and technical improvements, while increasing customer satisfaction, operational reliability, and project execution predictability. • Implemented a customer-focused operating model and coached Product Owners and Product Managers.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Collaborated with Senior IT Leaders to design and implement new IT function operating model (project to product) and enterprise-wide IT organizational structure, resulting in $450MM in cost reductions.• Coordinated team of 13 BU CIOs in the detailed design of new organizational structure for 2,900 employees.• Drove employee restructuring process and facilitated supplier management efforts (e.g. vendor optimization).

Atyrau, Atyrau Oblast, Kz

Managed team of 30 resources across four global locations to ensure robust Information Technology and Information Management support for $6B Tengizchevroil Future Growth Project’s fabrication scope, part of $46B expansion project.• Led development of Digital Strategy and Roadmap, aligned with project objectives.• Managed program of 15 high-impact initiatives (including multiple industry firsts) which achieved $80MM+ in value via efficiency gains and schedule acceleration, resulting in Project Director’s Award.• Led IT Operations, supporting 5,000 project resources, while identifying and implementing IT savings of $5MM• Drove on-time delivery of documentation and data from contractors through effective vendor management.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Led strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management for cybersecurity, networking, and infrastructure vendors.• Drove $20MM+ in cost reductions within 17 months via contract negotiations and vendor optimization.• Developed and implemented enterprise-wide contract planning process, increasing speed to market.• Identified and led process improvement initiatives, shortening contract cycle times and increasing incorporation of preferred legal, compliance, and information risk protection provisions in new agreements.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Managed portfolio of cutting-edge initiatives for the $7.5B Jack/St. Malo and $5B Big Foot deepwater Gulf of Mexico projects, focusing on real-time data collection and artificial intelligence to enhance production and equipment reliability.• Successfully deployed innovative digital tools to optimize workflows and automate manual tasks.• Oversaw 25 resources and managed a $25MM in budget, enabling over $100MM incremental revenue through production optimization and reduced downtime.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Lead Analyst on team responsible for IT Function Strategy and Business Plan (~$3B annual spend), and related C-level communications and IT Leadership engagements• Engaged regularly with senior executives from across the enterprise• Experience in Strategy Development, Business Planning, Internal Cost Allocation and Finance• Managed central IT groups' current-year $1B capital budget

San Ramon, Ca, Us

• Led complex deliverables for ERP IT Sourcing Strategy program including development and implementation of new sourcing strategy and opening of new shared service center in Argentina which resulted in $20MM in cost reductions.• Business Analyst supporting SAP Finance product costing deployment for Chevron’s Chemicals business.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

• Global Chair, Men Advocating for Real Change (MARC) at Chevron (2019 – present): Partnered with international business units to deploy Catalyst’s MARC program which inspires and equips men to be advocates for equity and change in the workplace.• Secretary, Chevron Houston Executive Committee (2013 – 2015): Nominated by CIO to facilitate Executive Committee which managed regional real estate, social investment, crisis management, and policy decisions for 8,000 employees.• Vice President, Chevron Early Career Employee Resource Group (2009 – 2014): Mentored 20 regional site leads in 9,000 member ERG which increased Chevron’s culture of innovation and fostered networking, career development, and mentoring for early career employees leading to increased retention.

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