- Responsible for all technology-related matters, including strategies, roadmaps, architecture, systems, applications, servers, operations, and security- Leading the digital transformation, project office, vendor management, and functional budget for the entire technology organization- Managing all information systems activities in alignment with the Master Group's organizational objectives, mission, and values.

North American Lighting Designer and Distributor• Advised CEO-Owner and Executive team on digital transformation initiatives o Evaluated various system needs (ERP, PLM Shopify, Salesforce, WMS, PIM) and adjust currently proposed systems architecture. o Negotiated ERP contract with software vendor (Oracle) o Provided recommendation and negotiate contract with ERP systems integrator o Provided recommendations on other systems and negotiate contracts with vendors (PLM, PIM, EDI, iPaaS)o Identified project management needs and assist in hiring contract project managero Prepared organization for upcoming Digital Transformation Projectso Provided oversight for Digital Transformation Projects (internal sponsor on contract basis)

Role and Responsibilities• Reported to the CEO, led Barrette Outdoor Living (BOL) IT organization, including SAP team o Strategy in all IT areas: software, hardware, infrastructure, telecommunications, maintenance, and security o Contract management and negotiation o Project management office for implementations and ongoing maintenance and upgrades• Aligned IT strategy, projects, and operations with business priorities by being intermediary with the various presidents and vice-presidents• Ensured optimal software use, in particular of SAP landscape (ERP, APO, TM, PO), as well as interfaces, data transfers with other applications (CRM, Time Keeping-Payroll (UKG), Financial Planning, BI (Power BI), Manufacturing Execution System (MES)) and mobile devicesKey Accomplishments• Successfully led carve-out of entire SAP landscape (ECC, APO, TM, PO) from ex-parent company on-premise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure o Migration, upgrade, conversion to Linux and SAP HANA database• Oversaw implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM)• Led IT network and services separation from ex-parent company• Re-organization of IT organization to support fast growing business• Re-tooling of SAP Team to compensate loss of resources that remained with ex-parent company and to support fast growing business• Defined, and leading cloud strategy moving corporate IT infrastructure and service into Azure• Key IT member in support of both acquisitions of BOL as well as in feasibility project of converting BOL to public company (IPO) o Initial sale November 2020 o Second sale July 2022• Recognized as a business-centric VP IT with strong leadership and exceptional problem-solving skills able to integrate both the technological and financial issues of an IT function with the requirements of the various businesses.

Reporting to CEO, responsible for IT services across the Group's multiple companies which are located in Canada and US. Primary focus on SAP landscape (ERP, APO, TM, BW, PI).