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Florida, United States

New Canaan, CT, US

• Leading the transformative migration of an organization from vendor-only technology solutions managed by business partners into a dynamic new IT department, driving innovation and operational excellence
• Defining and implementing cutting-edge IT policies, procedures, and standards in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance
• Cultivating strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, gaining deep insights into business requirements and delivering technology solutions that consistently exceed expectations
• Establishing a new technology team and robust vendor management strategies, optimizing operational efficiency and driving organizational growth
• Developing and communicating a compelling vision, strategy, and metrics to senior management and internal partners, aligning IT initiatives with business objectives and fostering a culture of success

Jacksonville, Florida, US

• Spearheaded the establishment of an end-to-end application delivery lifecycle, orchestrating requirements, design, development, quality assurance, and production support functions, driving remarkable revenue growth
• Pioneered the establishment of a Center of Excellence (COE) for business analysis, development, and quality assurance, establishing a benchmark in vision, strategy, best practices, and standardization
• Turbocharged product and technology delivery from "years" to "weeks" enabling operational efficiency and expansion of product lines
• Propelled exponential business growth through the strategic implementation of a multi-year technology strategy, driving digital transformation
• Curbed and reversed the decade-long accumulation of technical debt, instigating a proactive shift towards debt reduction
• Instrumental in transforming a services company into a technology innovator through the delivery of modernization solutions, productization, business process automation, and an agile transformation

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• Orchestrated the development, support, vendor relations, and integration of terminal operating systems (TOS) across a vast network of 100+ locations
• Successfully led the deployment of a cutting-edge inventory, automation, and optimization systems, revolutionizing operations at 25+ Intermodal terminals
• Transformed Intermodal terminal operations by implementing a state-of-the-art gate system, achieving a remarkable 75% reduction in in-gate time through the implementation of automated inspections, seamless mobile app.
• Fostered collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to conceptualize and integrate groundbreaking solutions, enhancing system experience and slashing operational costs
• Established and maintained SLAs, metrics, sustainable processes, testing strategies, quality assurance, and change management protocols, ensuring the seamless upgrade of systems to mission-critical (Tier 0) status
• Engineered streamlined systems and processes, enabling the seamless transition of 35% of the team to other high-impact projects

Jacksonville, FL, US

• Innovated the terminal automation strategy by driving the development of cutting-edge robotic technologies and process improvement systems
• Led cross-functional teams to identify requirements, conduct RFPs, and develop proof-of-concepts, fostering innovation and collaboration
• Managed pioneering research on unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) utilizing machine vision for railcar component identification and manipulation; successfully built and demonstrated prototypes, pushing the boundaries of.
• Evaluated the potential safety and productivity enhancements from the usage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/drones) for GIS mapping, anticipating multi-million-dollar annual savings and revolutionizing operational.

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• Optimized asset utilization by leading CSX Technology's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) program, which included $9 million in funding for over 20 projects
• Aligned program strategy with business asset groups, the Technology Program Management Office (PMO), technology teams, and key stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination and collaboration
• Implemented robust metrics, schedules, and reporting mechanisms to track performance, milestone achievement, and delivery of business value within budgetary constraints

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• Successfully delivered and managed 10+ concurrent projects across various business areas, showcasing exceptional adaptability and effective management skills
• Led the integration of GE's Train Energy Management (TEM) with Positive Train Control (PTC), driving partial locomotive automation and enhancing operational efficiency
• Cultivated partnerships, collaborated with Six Sigma teams, and developed PTC onboard requirements, driving efficiency and performance gains

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• Utilized Agile development methodology to expedite the delivery and maximize the value of critical projects, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and efficiency
• Formed strategic partnerships with vendors and suppliers to drive application development and integration efforts, fostering collaboration and driving results
• Developed and maintained a suite of cutting-edge Java, JSP, and C#.NET applications, showcasing proficiency in diverse programming languages and a dedication to technological advancement

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• Implemented a new Terminal Operating System for 30+ automotive terminals, streamlining the finished vehicle supply chain management
• Consolidated three disparate legacy automotive inventory management systems into a unified and streamlined system
• Developed innovative applications for http://ShipCSX.com using Rapid Application Development (RAD), Java, JSP, SQL, HTML and Oracle
• Developed an 802.11b-compliant wireless application for automotive inventory management which improved efficiency and accuracy in inventory tracking

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