● Led a global software asset management team across multiple continents, overseeing end-user device and server software strategies. Excelled in driving initiatives, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance while cultivating a culture of communication, collaboration, and cooperation. Developed Operational Level Agreements (OLAs) and metrics to improve customer satisfaction and service delivery. Provided management oversight during audits to ensure compliance and discover improvement opportunities. Leveraged data analytics for informed decision-making and implemented continuous improvement initiatives. Coached and mentored talent, empowering teams to achieve exceptional results and operational excellence in diverse environments.● Championed and developed data-driven, highly automated Software Asset Management solutions and reporting to ensure software compliance and license optimization, achieving expense efficiency targets that generated annual savings exceeding $6M/year.● Managed integration of Cerner’s Software Asset Management Program into Oracle’s ecosystem after the acquisition to eliminate redundancy, achieve cost savings, and enhance operational efficiency. ● Applied expert knowledge of Microsoft contracts and licensing (EA, SCE, SPLA, Unified Support, Premier Support) combined with an in-depth understanding of industry-leading vendor contracts and licensing, including IBM, Symantec, VMware, Citrix, Red Hat, Veritas, and Adobe.

● Joined Oracle Corporation through the acquisition of Cerner Corporation.● Partnered with Oracle’s Multi-Cloud team to leverage favorable Cerner contract terms, resulting in 8% savings (~$500K annually).● Identified and prevented a $7.2M unplanned license expense for a company-wide project where the anticipated ROI was significantly lower than the license cost.

● Joined Cerner Corporation through the acquisition of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. - Health Services Division.● Managed $175M of software contracts, demonstrating expertise in software governance, licensing, and compliance. Ensured adherence to license agreements, optimized software usage, and implemented cost-saving strategies.● Maximized negotiation leverage, contained license cost, and managed compliance/risk of software applications by collaborating with procurement, finance, application owners, and executive management.● Developed and implemented data-driven, real-time reporting of Cerner’s assets and associated costs which was instrumental to optimization efforts resulting in ~2.5M per year sustainable savings.● Implemented Flexera FlexNet Management Suite (FNMS) for 218,000 global devices, demonstrating exceptional leadership and project management skills. The implementation created a foundation for world-class software asset management, resulting in streamlined operations, cost optimization, risk mitigation, enhanced license compliance, and improved strategic decision-making.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.● Developed software license strategies. Defined, created, implemented, and executed processes related to lifecycle management of hardware and software assets, aligning practices with ITIL standards to avoid costs and generate long-term savings. ● Converted manual, highly labor-intensive, error-prone, spreadsheet based asset management tasks to a self-developed, highly automated, asset management system saving an estimated ½ FTE per year. Advised senior management and business partners on complex software licensing topics.● Preempted potential problems and provided solutions in reaction to changes in supplier license models, evolution of technologies, and changes in corporate technical direction. Displayed original thinking in applying principles, theories, and concepts to a wide range of software asset management issues.● Led Microsoft and VMware industry external audits with no financial penalties assessed.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.● Joined Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. through the acquisition of Shared Medical Systems.● Managed and guided strategic business partner relationships with Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and AT&T, collaborating across executive, operational, development, and marketing organizations to improve business relationships and develop opportunities to increase Siemens' profits. ● Budgeted and managed over $.5M of co-marketing, co-consulting, and co-support funds to facilitate Siemens’ Microsoft Strategic Alliance Agreement. Governed Siemens' Microsoft Certified Partner Program and managed the relationship with Healthcare Users Group (MS-HUG).● Directed Siemens’ Cisco Gold Partner Certification which generated over $7M in revenue. Managed Cisco Certification audits. Served as a spokesperson for partner testimonials, enhancing brand visibility and reinforcing strategic partnership.

● Participated in all aspects of the sales/marketing support cycle, including account planning, strategy sessions, and benefit analysis. Presented the tactical and strategic value of SMS’ technical solutions to prospects, client stakeholders, and Wall Street analysts.● Created a showcase for CEO and CFO executive forums to demonstrate the impact of client/server, Internet, remote hosting, and other disruptive technologies. Engaged one-on-one with executives to convey SMS' vision and innovative solutions.● Piloted the first executive leadership meeting which resulted in ongoing strategic initiatives between SMS and Cisco Systems.● Led programmers, system engineers, and support experts to install SMS' flagship products in ASP (SaaS) and in-house environments.● Drove effort behind SMS' nomination by Cisco Systems for the Computerworld Smithsonian Award.