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Istanbul, TR

Business development for the Akgun Ceramics and Automotive divisions. Establishing a broader presence in the United States.

Scottsdale, Arizona, US

Executive responsible for all internal and customer facing information systems and services. General management and oversight for Latin America operations and infrastructure (Chile, Peru, Columbia, Argentina).

Sunnyvale, CA, US

Chief Information Officer & CISO for this Silicon Valley start-up focused on "electrification" including HVAC, Transportation and Agriculture. Turntide is five businesses in US, Canada and UK.

Lead development of the Lumada Global Alliance Partner network (sans Japan). "Lumada" is a family of IIoT products, services, and solutions for the industrial marketplace. Role includes development of value proposition, negotiations across multiple Hitachi business entities to secure cooperation for co-development of solutions between Hitachi front.

Santa Clara, California, US

Report to the division president and accountable for ensuring execution of division business operations and delivery of key programs. Business operations duties & programs included: Development, delivery, measurement, and oversight for division OKRs. Development and delivery of division communications program (including Japan counterparts). Alliance.

Stamford, CT, US

I am one of a team of highly experienced former executives who provide executive coaching, mentoring and advice to CXOs and Technology Executives. My scope includes service delivery, research and executive mentoring across multiple topics (strategy development, interacting with BOD, organizational development, organizational cadence). Clients include.

Scottsdale, AZ, US

C-level executive responsible for the transformation of JDA's corporate technology platform. This $1B firm provides software products to the world's largest retailers and manufacturers, helping them ensure their products and people are properly managed throughout the supply-chain process. Global responsibility for all information system applications.

Dublin, California, US

Lead the Technology function for this the 5th largest Credit Union in California; 25th nationwide. Focused on revamping the existing technology platform by moving to more online & mobile banking solutions. Visualizing and developing banking solutions for the future, where one's banking can be accomplished without a visit to a branch or ATM.

Developed an IT Strategic Plan for this $2B Civil Engineering company. Completed and revised SOX policies, reduced operating expense by $4MM in 2009 through changes in hiring practices, review & revisions to licensing, and stopping poor spending practices. Implemented collaboration tools (Meeting Place, Polycom, Groupmind) and wireless technology..

Advisor to C-Level executives, SMB clients and venture industry with a focus on business transformation and technology strategy. Sample engagements: IT strategy development, due diligence (acquisitions/investments), management team effectiveness, sales/business development strategies, architecture review for Cloud-based customer facing applications, IT.

Pursued a variety of philanthropic interests: technology for secondary schools, small business development, models for community support of elementary & secondary schools, and general community service. Served as a Regent to the Board for 4 years (private college preparatory).

Led Worldwide Information Systems transformation from a highly decentralized IT organization to a consolidated, centralized operation. Reduced annual operating expenditure by 50%, collapsed more than 40 data centers into 3, worldwide with resilient connectivity. Widely recognized in the press as the $1 Billion Story in 2000/2001.

Consolidated the IT teams of 13 organizations purchased to form Seagate Software. Implemented Oracle financials in Europe. Implemented Seagate Software products internally and made recommendations for product improvement pan-enterprise.

Omaha, NE, US

Led the IT transformation of this Transportation & Logistics company so that it could continue its growth and be positioned for sale to Union Pacific Corporation. Implemented a first of its kind Freight Tracking System for Customers (later modeled by UPS and FedEx), satellite tracking on long-haul tractors, and custom applications for our Customers'.

Managed 3 centers of excellence for Amdahl Corp.: Customer Benchmark Operations, Product Certification Operations, and UNIX Development Operations.

Responsible for commissioning new data center, staffing, transfer of applications, and ongoing operations of the new AMEX Life Assurance Company (spin-off from Fireman's Fund Insurance Company).Director of Technical Support, Change Management, and Performance & Tuning Operations for Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, a subsidiary of American Express.

Charlotte, NC, US

Managed the Bank's Technical Support organization (24x7 support for all computer operations). Responsible for Change Management & Problem Resolution Processes. Managed the Bank's Data Center move (CPU, peripherals, facilities planning) and the transition of 27 mainframe computers in 13 months.

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