🌟 About Me: Visionary Leader in Technology and Business TransformationRaised in Chicago by an incredible single mother, I am the eldest of 5 children. Despite humble beginnings, my journey is a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and relationship-building, shaping the successful leader I am today.💼 Professional Journey:🚀 Passion for business and entrepreneurship ignited at a young age, starting as a newspaper boy at 9. By 15, I supervised a local newspaper distribution center, managing teams and supporting my lifestyle independently.🎓 Completed a technical degree at DeVry University in the early 80s, foreseeing the future of technology. Despite challenges, I put myself through school while working full-time, venturing into door-to-door sales for CompuQuest Engineering.🔵 Joined CDW, rising over 20 years to become Manager of Technical Services, contributing to the company's growth to 8K+ employees and $9B+ in annual revenue.🔵 Overcame setbacks in the 2008 recession, excelling at PCM as General Manager and Director of Sales, and later as Associate VP of Technical Services, leading a 100+ person team and growing revenue to $50M.🔵 Recruited to Tech Data SYNNEX as VP, overseeing a professional services team of 200+ while pursuing a Ph.D. in business from Georgia State University. 🚀 Entrepreneurial Venture:Founded Infinavate in 2017, an MBE-certified systems integration company:➡️ Infinavate Consultancy Services is a leading provider of comprehensive technology solutions across the globe. Our services span systems integration, automation, cabling, logistics, cybersecurity penetration testing, and more. We collaborate with top industry leaders such as Oracle, Cisco, and Microsoft to ensure our customers get the most advanced and reliable technologies available. Our team of experts delivers top-notch services across various industries, providing customized solutions that meet each client's unique needs. Whether you're looking to streamline your business operations or enhance your cybersecurity posture, ICS is the partner you can trust.🌐 Community Engagement:Committed to giving back, I've served as a board member for a non-profit school, advisor for Cisco Systems, and mentor for Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Intel, St. Petersburg Academy Prep School, and I am currently a Deacon at a Houston Church.📧 Connect with me or inquire about our services: ➡️ info@infinavate.comLet's connect and explore opportunities together!
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