I am an experienced leader who brings immediate value: Leading teams to grow the business – top line revenue and bottom line profits. Innovating to attract new customers and retain existing customers. Modernizing for more efficient operations and faster speed to market. Reducing risk ensuring security and compliance. Creating cultures where people want to be - with an engaged, diverse work force. Practicing good financial stewardship – managing to budgets and timelines.SIGNATURE STRENGTHS• Global IT Strategy Development• Turnarounds * New Application Development• Legacy Modernization• Digital Transformation• Big Data and Business Intelligence• Cloud Based Migrations and Development• Staff Leadership & Mentoring• Risk Management, Security and Compliance• Process Improvement & Redesign• Agile Methodologies• Mergers and Acquisitions• Program Management & PMOMy Story:I worked my way through college graduating Summa Cum Laude in 3 ½ years with a double major in Computer Science and Business Administration. My first position in the defense industry laid a strong technology foundation as I learned to develop software in 10 languages and worked various infrastructure roles. I found that I had a natural leadership ability and moved my way through project management to middle management and then executive leadership roles. My career direction has been purposely chosen to provide opportunities to make a large impact, stay current on trends, and allow me to learn and grow. I have also focused on mentoring and growing other leaders while attracting and valuing diversity.I have served as a CIO for the last 14 years in various industries including insurance, healthcare, financial, manufacturing, and government. I have led strategy development, large development efforts, international new business startups, turnarounds, large legacy modernization efforts, and acquisition due diligence and integration to name a few. I’ve been told that I’m successful for many reasons:I focus on the customer first, think like a business leader and use technology to solve problems,I build strong partnerships, strong teams and empowered leaders,I can see through complex situations and clearly communicate a path forward, I drive high standards and stretch goals which challenge and excite teams, My teams consistently execute and deliver results – on time, on budget, with high quality.I look for opportunities to make a large impact – those that makes a difference.