As a financial and operational leader positioned at the intersection of technology, finance, and operations, I am recognized for defining best practices that enhance performance, scale efficiencies, and reduce costs. With a focus on long-term strategic growth, innovation, and risk mitigation, I implement strategies that streamline operations and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. My work successfully guides efforts that improve revenue and profitability. As Vice President of Operations with Privoro, I led operations and IT for this provider of SaaS and mobile security solutions. In this highly visible position, I cultivated vendor relationships, managed the company’s regulatory compliance efforts, and, as part of the executive leadership team, helped to shape the organization’s strategic direction. In a previous role, I led operations for Lumen Technologies, where I worked on multiple acquisitions, reduced costs, and was instrumental in the company’s inclusion in Gartner’s 2022 Magic Quadrant for Managed Hosting and IaaS. Some of the key achievements of my career include the following:Created detailed pricing models and financial forecasts for new product launches and equity raises, including DCF and pro forma models for Privoro.Conducted due diligence for Lumen Technologies’ multiple acquisitions with aggregate deal value of $300M. Led FedRAMP accreditation process at Privoro, securing Authority to Operate (ATO) from the Department of Energy. Optimized Savvis’ hosting server management costs, lowering COGS from 30.5% to 23.6%, leading to 10% increase in gross margins.If you would like to connect, please contact me via LinkedIn. SKILLSTeam Development & Management Technology Adoption & IntegrationKPI Development & Measurement Financial Forecasting & BudgetingBoard & Investor EngagementBusiness Transformation Market Share Expansion Mergers & Acquisitions Operating Leadership Complex Negotiations Cloud Computing Due Diligence SaaS
