Joel Westra Email & Phone Number

Executive Technology Leader | Technology Architecture | Security Design & Compliance | Mergers & Acquisitions. Experienced and adaptable leader working in diverse industries for more than 30 years.Industries include: • Casino/Sports Wagering • E-Commerce and Retail • Telecommunications Service Provider • Warehouse Management Systems • BPO/Call Center • Hospitality • Manufacturing • Transportation • Health CareDeep understanding and decades of experience in evaluating technology infrastructure while developing strategic roadmaps for strengthening its core, identifying risks, planning for scalability, and executing enterprise solutions that drive business growth.Specific skills: • Strategic/security/operational management in highly regulated/multi-jurisdiction industries • National and international projects • Mergers and acquisitions-systems/networks/teams • Compliance (PCI & SOC II) • Audits by Bulletproof, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citi Financial, and Ernst & Young • Data center, systems/network/security, and architecture/design • Data and voice technologies including Internet, MPLS, VoIP/SIP, Avaya and Cisco Unified Comm. • Contract management and renewal negotiations, cost control • Budget-capital and operational expense management • Project and policy management • Business process analysis and improvement • Business acumen with broad and deep technical knowledge • Entrepreneurial attitude with strong sense of urgency in fast paced environments I lead by example and build strong technical teams who understand business parameters and communicate effectively with both customers and executives. I promote the strengths of my team members as an advisor and technical contributor (including hands-on) to help drive innovation. I create a collaborative atmosphere where pride and responsibility are shared and every team member can contribute optimally to successful project executions.