Highly experienced Independent Consultant with a proven track record of providing leading-edge solutions expertise to clients worldwide. Specializing in diverse solutions leveraging local, nearshore and/or global delivery strategies, I bring knowledge and insights to drive profitability and success for organizations. Essential experience with Global Solutions, Leading-Edge technology, Diversified Solutions and Financial P&L Management. I'm seeking an opportunity to leverage my extensive IT… Show more Highly experienced Independent Consultant with a proven track record of providing leading-edge solutions expertise to clients worldwide. Specializing in diverse solutions leveraging local, nearshore and/or global delivery strategies, I bring knowledge and insights to drive profitability and success for organizations. Essential experience with Global Solutions, Leading-Edge technology, Diversified Solutions and Financial P&L Management. I'm seeking an opportunity to leverage my extensive IT consulting experience with an IT consulting firm or client. Key Skills and Expertise:Global Solutions: Leveraging years of worldwide experience, I excel in crafting and implementing innovative global solutions to address complex business challenges. My extensive international exposure equips me with a deep understanding of cultural nuances and market dynamics, enabling me to deliver customized strategies that resonate globally.Leading-Edge Solutions: I've consistently worked with cutting-edge technologies and pioneering strategies. I stay at the forefront of industry trends to ensure my clients benefit from the latest innovations and best practices.Diverse Solutions: My consulting portfolio spans various industries, enabling me to offer unique and adaptable solutions tailored to each client's specific needs. My expertise covers multiple sectors, from IT to finance, allowing me to provide holistic recommendations.Financial Management: Proficient in financial management, I have a strong record of optimizing business profit margins. My strategic financial acumen ensures that organizations maximize revenue, minimize costs, and achieve sustainable growth.Nearshore and Global Delivery: I specialize in devising delivery strategies that balance the benefits of nearshore and global resources. My comprehensive approach ensures clients can access the right talent and resources while maintaining operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Show less

Digital Factories Solutions was founded by two like-minded professionals teaming up to bring together extensive international experience in the IT solutioning community. We design digital solutions that drive innovation at the industry level and are developing a platform considered a thought leader in the bicycle industry.

As Financial Services General Manager at Wipro Canada, I played a pivotal role in revitalizing Canada's financial services sector. With complete financial accountability, I spearheaded the introduction of groundbreaking solutions and managed end-to-end delivery. My leadership was instrumental in directing a team focused on delivering high-value solutions and establishing differentiating value propositions. I harnessed cutting-edge technologies, including integrated lending solutions, automated… Show more As Financial Services General Manager at Wipro Canada, I played a pivotal role in revitalizing Canada's financial services sector. With complete financial accountability, I spearheaded the introduction of groundbreaking solutions and managed end-to-end delivery. My leadership was instrumental in directing a team focused on delivering high-value solutions and establishing differentiating value propositions. I harnessed cutting-edge technologies, including integrated lending solutions, automated testing, open banking, AI, cybersecurity, and holistic software support. Show less

Guest Lecturer on the topic of ‘Leveraging Big Data/Data Analytics as a Business Growth Engine’

As the leader of the second largest finance account in North America, I drove a CGI client relationship and partnership spanning services and software solutions for all lines of business for a major global Canadian bank. I partnered with C-level/senior executives in both IT and business lines to identify and develop strategic solutions while shaping a high-performance team environment. My long-term strategy was focused on people management, delivery, and financial performance. The results… Show more As the leader of the second largest finance account in North America, I drove a CGI client relationship and partnership spanning services and software solutions for all lines of business for a major global Canadian bank. I partnered with C-level/senior executives in both IT and business lines to identify and develop strategic solutions while shaping a high-performance team environment. My long-term strategy was focused on people management, delivery, and financial performance. The results were, I built a broader line-of-business partnership, addressed project delivery issues, and re-established trusted-advisor status all leading to numerous strategic deals followed by multi-year agreements. The tangible results were an increase in the consulting business line revenue on average +40% per year. Show less

Created as a result of the federal government’s Task Force for the Payments System Review, the DIACC is a non-profit coalition of public and private sector leaders committed to developing a Canadian digital identification and authentication framework to enable Canada’s full and secure participation the global digital economy. DIACC members include representatives from both the federal and provincial levels of government as well as private sector leaders.The DIACC’s objective is to… Show more Created as a result of the federal government’s Task Force for the Payments System Review, the DIACC is a non-profit coalition of public and private sector leaders committed to developing a Canadian digital identification and authentication framework to enable Canada’s full and secure participation the global digital economy. DIACC members include representatives from both the federal and provincial levels of government as well as private sector leaders.The DIACC’s objective is to unlock societal and economic opportunities for Canadians by providing the framework to develop a robust, secure, scalable and privacy enhancing digital identification and authentication ecosystem that will decrease costs for governments, consumers, and business while improving service delivery and driving GDP growth. Show less

I oversaw the entire IBM solution portfolio, including services, software, and hardware for a leading Canadian banks Enterprise Systems, Insurance, and Cards Services organizations. My main focus was collaborating with senior executives in all business lines to identify and develop broad/targeted solutions. In this role, I was accountable for delivery and performance, including financial measurement of the portfolio. My accomplishments were in creating several innovative business strategies… Show more I oversaw the entire IBM solution portfolio, including services, software, and hardware for a leading Canadian banks Enterprise Systems, Insurance, and Cards Services organizations. My main focus was collaborating with senior executives in all business lines to identify and develop broad/targeted solutions. In this role, I was accountable for delivery and performance, including financial measurement of the portfolio. My accomplishments were in creating several innovative business strategies and solutions with buy-in from key executives, in the areas of Analytics Appliances, Information Lifecycle Governance, and Big Data Analytics. The solution for an Insurance client was to sell the first data analytics appliance to a Canadian Bank, which generated a trend within Canada. Show less

I had a rewarding ~5 years working and living in the Asia-Pacific region managing an entire program development and implementation lifecycle. I facilitated market development and growth with a specific focus on establishing large-financial/long-term customer relationships and contracts across industry sectors while mentoring local Application Management Services team members. I initiated a deal strategy in collaboration with a client CEO that resulted in the 2nd largest contract in Global… Show more I had a rewarding ~5 years working and living in the Asia-Pacific region managing an entire program development and implementation lifecycle. I facilitated market development and growth with a specific focus on establishing large-financial/long-term customer relationships and contracts across industry sectors while mentoring local Application Management Services team members. I initiated a deal strategy in collaboration with a client CEO that resulted in the 2nd largest contract in Global Business Services China history, this included opportunity identification, vision creation, and closure, which represented a creative model that was a first-of-its-kind within IBM worldwide. Show less

Generated new business and developed markets for Application Management Services in Japan and Korea. Recognized opportunities within each geography and established relationships with C-level executives by rapidly identifying creative high-value business solutions.

➢ Career migration into the mainstream IBM services organization. Specific focus: developed new market territory; sold strategic application outsourcing solutions via C-level executive relationships.➢ Opportunity identification/qualification, solution formulation, financials and contracting➢ Solutions spanned outsourcing of ERP and custom applications based on traditional or utility-based models.

➢ Joined Lotus, after they were purchased by IBM, with broad business ownership and management responsibilities including: ➢ Market development; strategic services positioning; resource management, business development, growth and customer retention; financial accountability; organizational growth and management; and overall customer satisfaction.

➢ Accountability for: successfully producing aggressive revenue and profit margins; business growth and development; resource allocation of staff members; and marketing of our services for new consulting projects➢ Member of the Board of Directors