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Winter Garden, Florida, United States

RTI is a leader in logistics tracking solutions and delivers real time information on assets within the supply chain. RTI's eP360 product is a suite of cloud enabled SaaS solutions comprised of individual applications serving specific roles that manage supply chain information. As the CPO, I am responsible for leading RTI in pre-sales solutions, software delivery, new products & enhancements, and the software development life cycle (SDLC). Pre-Sales & Delivery Responsibilities: - Developing deep rooted relationships with existing and new customers - Aligning with sales and providing the required sales support for aggressive growth - Producing sound solutions for clients and prospects - Striking a balance between client needs and team needs - Directing the delivery team to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries - Analyzing and troubleshooting delivery issues in a timely fashionProduct Development & SDLC Responsibilities: - Creating functional and technical specifications of new products - Consulting, advising, and facilitating research and proofs of concept (PoC) for new offerings - Leading development projects within the organization - Software development life cycle (SDLC) ownership - Evaluating and implementing software development best practices throughout the organization - Strategic and technical planning for custom software development projects

Greater Chicago Area / Hartford, Ct

Managed several large accounts and resolved escalated client issues and new revenue-generating initiatives. Provided tactical and technical leadership in the areas of software development lifecycle (SDLC), technical platforms and tools, business development, strategic planning, client relations, internal/external financial reporting, and corporate communications. Collaborated across multiple departments to coordinate on-time delivery of projects, promote client satisfaction, and ensure successful program delivery for the organization. Details include: • 2017 - Provided strategic solutions for a large federation of health insurance organizations in Chicago, IL by evaluating existing systems, identifying risks & challenges, discovering pain points, analyzing gaps and recommending solutions. Engaged with client stakeholders to solution and execute key software development projects at our exclusive development center in Lombard, IL. Pioneered the use of Kanban and SCRUM across multiple development teams. Developed an automated solution to track billable time, budgets, and financial reporting across multiple development streams. • 2018 - Delivered a key financial system for a world leading aircraft engine manufacturer in Hartford, CT. Led an advanced software development team using agile practices (SCRUM, XP, TDD) to re-engineer legacy invoicing and maintenance tracking systems. Provided strategy and solutions to the account executives in developing new opportunities. Worked with external delivery management teams to coordinate in flight projects, financial analysis, gap analysis, and risk mitigation.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

As a solution and delivery executive for the Midwest region, I am responsible for understanding, validating (financially & technically) and aligning the value of TEKsystems IT solutions to our clients' business and IT objectives by providing business development expertise to sell, solution, and deliver IT service offerings including: Agile Application Development, BI/Data Services, Quality Assurance, Applications Management Outsourcing, Deployment Services, ITSM, Infrastructure, Information Security, and Cloud-Based Services. Primary responsibilities include: • Solutioning sales opportunities in the Midwest region for Global 1000 customers • Senior advisor to customer business and technology executives, driving IT strategy, workforce optimization and service delivery best practices • Mentoring Sales and Services staff in solution selling and value framework approaches • Developing comprehensive consulting programs in areas such as Workforce Optimization, Global Delivery, Agile Development, Mobile Applications, QA Automation, Information Security, Web Content Management, Data Warehousing and Systems Modernization • Partnering with multiple service lines to incubate and develop new product offerings and market strategies for Application Development, Mobility, Data Services and Application Outsourcing • Innovation team leader responsible for go to market strategies and service evolution

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Responsible for multiple pre-sales deliverables including Product Management, Sales Activities, Solution Design & Estimation, and ownership of the Proposal & SOW process. Post-sales responsibilities include Solution Turnover from sales to delivery and Solution Oversight during the delivery process.

Calgary, Canada Area

Responsible for the business application architecture of the commercial systems software component of a $12M program. Involved with the management of resources, scope, risks, and overall delivery. Maintained and developed senior-level client relationships and regularly communicated with stakeholders and executives. Lead large team of developers, QA’s, and BA’s to deliver a key commercial systems component covering 22 sprints (44 weeks) within the defined project time frame.More information about TransCanada's Keystone Pipeline: An innovative and cost-competitive solution to a growing North American demand for energy, the Keystone Pipeline System links a reliable and stable source of Canadian crude oil with U.S. demand.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Cogan Design Services focuses on custom application design and development of business applications for small and midsize companies. Areas include web applications, Microsoft Dynamics GP customization, client/server applications, database design & programming, application integration, and reporting services. Cogan Design Services provides expertise in a broad range of development enviroments including SQL Server, VB.Net, C#, Java, Perl/PHP, and Ruby.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Provided technical pre-sales support and proposal designs for prospective and existing clients. Managed development resources locally and abroad. Successfully built multiple development teams (project managers and developers) in Daugavpils, Latvia and Kiev, Ukraine.Real Time Intelligence is a leading provider of solutions that provide mobile personnel the capability to exchange Real Time information with an enterprise securely and reliably resulting in increased productivity and greater business efficiencies. Our design, architecture, and delivery teams are leveraged against extensive partnerships with carriers, device manufacturers, systems integrators and application providers to ensure high quality end-to-end solutions.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Managed team of developers in proposal, design, development and implementation of various custom software solutions for consulting clients. 7 direct reports including project managers.CBIZ Technologies is a leading provider of business applications and custom developed technology solutions. As an Inner Circle Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft CRM partner, they focus on helping businesses achieve success through the use of technology.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Various manufacturing engineering positions including MIS, engineering, and MRP II Administration, 1991-1998Swagelok designs, manufactures, and delivers an expanding range of the highest quality fluid system products and solutions. Through dedicated, market-focused business units and a capable supply chain, they drive responsive solutions and deliver value to customers worldwide.

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