Client Services Partner for State of North Carolina, working directly with executive leadership to align operational and strategic needs, with a focus on cost-effective transformation and efficiency.Key leader in technology strategy across the US SLED sector, responsible for designing and orchestrating growth initiatives that align EY’s service line capabilities with public-sector needs, especially in technological transformation, data management, and AI-driven solutions. Serve as the executive liaison for the National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO), contributing thought leadership on ey.com regarding key issues such as AI and digital government initiatives and develop strategic relationships with State CIOs nationwide.Senior Advisory Partner, guiding and mentoring client service leaders to meet evolving market demands through the integration of strategy and technology solutions.

Advised CIOs and technology executives on transformative digital strategies, moving from operational roles to strategic leadership, achieving enhanced business and customer outcomes. Built and nurtured relationships with key decision-makers within State of North Carolina across various industries, including healthcare and manufacturing, focusing on IT improvements and digital modernization.Actively engaged strong public and private sector C-level relationships, advocating for technology modernization and securing numerous high-value contracts in the Carolinas. Served on prestigious boards: NC Science, Technology & Innovation Board and SIM.

Cabinet-level leader managing IT strategy, overseeing employees and managing a $600 million budget. Formulated and passed long-term strategic plans into law that drove operational excellence, enhanced statewide digital governance, and empowered cross-functional teams with a single enterprise IT model achieving improved operational efficiency across statewide agencies.Championed and established the award-winning NC Innovation Center (iCenter), recognized for fostering public sector innovation through iterative product development by Harvard University and multiple IT industry bodies for state technology excellence.Drove high-impact projects such as the $60M IT modernization portfolio. Led multiple major state technology initiatives, such as the launch of the NC Healthcare TRACKS system and modernization of the Transportation Licensing System, improving operational efficiencies and security mandates. Delivered key government-focused data solutions, including a robust analytics center that significantly improved public safety and reduced statewide fraud.