Gary Gregory Email & Phone Number

Northbrook, Il, Us

As the Chief Information Officer, I lead the strategic vision and execution of WJE’s technology initiatives. I oversee IT infrastructure, systems, and cybersecurity, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with business goals. I manage a team of professionals and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize operations, enhance data-driven decision-making, and deliver transformative digital solutions. I have achieved cost savings, improved efficiency, and upheld data security standards throughout my tenure.

New York, Ny, Us

I specialized in running large, transformation initiatives and setting up program management offices to ensure success. Established client program management office (PMO) for HCM business process reengineering and planning engagement at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Lay groundwork for successful implementation of cloud HCM system (Workday) and HR Service Center (ServiceNow). Deployment Lead for IBM Curam implementation.

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

Directed enterprise-level projects for company’s premiere clientele. Led all phases of project management lifecycle, collaborating with C-level client leadership to gather, analyze and translate project requirements into actionable plans. • Spearheaded award-winning Agile development engagement for MillerCoors’ targeted distribution program (led team of 30; drove hundreds of millions of dollars in client annual revenue growth). • Program managed multimillion-dollar, 130-person Agile development onsite/offshore engagement for Ernst & Young LLP’s audit transformation program.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Recruited to transform technology consulting services program, enabling multimillion-dollar revenue growth through services expansion. Appointed as client interim technology leader on numerous occasions to define and activate client technology strategy. • Interim Head of Technology Change Delivery for WorldPay (global credit card transaction processing client), leading team of 14 in creating, launching and growing company’s technology governance process and PMO into a world-class organization. • Directed 20-person, multimillion-dollar performance improvement effort to convert to new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics AX) for Bluarc post M&A activity.

Hired to transform IT project delivery operations. Built dedicated PMO structure and partnered across business functions to define strategy, solidify sponsors and develop budget controls. Supported post-M&A planning activity to reduce data center footprint and costs for Transworld Systems, Inc.• Architected Project Management Office to standardize enterprise-wide project planning, financials, delivery and management functions (captured deep reduction in budget costs).• Enhanced customer satisfaction and achieved 15% IT spend reduction by leading large-scale consolidation strategy comprised of new disaster recovery plan and systems integration plan.

Chicago,, Il, Us

Hired to launch and grow Business Solutions Organization for multibillion-dollar home services business unit. Introduced end-to-end IT governance and project management processes. Led team of 10+.• Implemented ProSight Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system.• Guided Customer Care Network IT Group in divestiture of credit card services and call center assets to Citigroup.

Full P&L accountability, leading design and delivery of technology and business process solutions. Directed efforts of up to 45 geographically dispersed team members.• Exceeded all time, cost and quality milestones for multimillion-dollar pipeline of annual projects. • Delivered multimillion-dollar revenue via improvement of mission-critical production billing system for key client.

Selected as Prime Contract Program Manager for $50 million contract with U.S. Air Force to design and deploy a new U.S. Customs Service Surveillance System.• Established and oversaw a Project Management Office (PMO)• Directed and managed staff of more than 45 engineering professionals

Originally retained to analyze and resolve issues with demonstration prototype software for Hughes Aircraft Corporation. Following that success, facilitated the capture of $5 million contract to develop data visualization code for complex datasets.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• As Assistant Professor, taught computer science, software development, and graphics studies to undergraduate students.• Selected to attend graduate school to obtain Masters Degree in Computer Science. Authored and presented thesis “Imprecise Computations in Ada," at the Tri-Ada 1990 Conference in Baltimore, MD.• As Computer Support Officer, managed data center. Designed and installed a 50-node local area network (LAN). Provided hardware and software support to a major weapon system evaluation program. Developed and maintained software for telemetry, data collection, data analysis, and data processing applications.

Ms, Computer Science

Mba, Finance

Bs, Computer Science