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Abingdon, Va, Us

Abingdon, Virginia, Us

As the Head of Digital Banking | Chief Information Officer, I am skilled in overseeing all aspects of these critical areas for banks. I have a proven track record of creating strategic visions and executing digital roadmaps that align with business objectives and meet regulatory requirements. My expertise lies in defining customer needs, designing client journeys, and collaborating with vendors and partners to implement integrated, secure, and end-to-end solutions that address people, IT processes, and technology systems.Head of Digital Banking Key Accomplishments:► Defined and developed customer-level requirements, features, value propositions, and experiences for digital banking product offerings. Shaped go-to-market plans and pulled fractioned digital efforts together.► Developed short- and long-term digital banking plans and implemented programs to capitalize on business opportunities, such as converting to an OpenAPI architecture and integrating with 20+ banking partners.► Collaborated with key stakeholders and cross-functional partners across the Bank, including technology, marketing, trust, mortgage, commercial lending, retail lending, operations, finance, legal, audit, risk, and compliance (BSA/AML) to continually deliver new product enhancements.Chief Information Officer Key Accomplishments:► Streamlined internal operations and optimized strategic benefits by selecting and implementing suitable technologies.► Cooperated with the technology teams to ensure the roadmap supportiveness and alignment with the overall digital strategy and broader business objectives of the ELT and Board of Directors.► Managed large capital and operational budgets for technological hardware, software, and service partners.► Planned, deployed, and maintained IT systems and operations, remaining up-to-date on emerging technologies, while creating and enforcing IT policies and procedures.

Indiana, Pa, Us

As a former Information Technology leader at First Commonwealth Financial Corporation, I managed and directed various teams. Through my strategic oversight and technical expertise, I spearheaded multiple projects that launched innovative systems, improved efficiency, and reduced costs. My focus on driving product and service innovation contributed to the business's overall growth. As a team leader, I managed a diverse group of professionals.My technical support helped to ensure the effective management of various systems and products, including the administration of the hardware/software architecture of the bank. Systems included the design and implementation of routing/switching technologies, security systems, VoIP, servers, IDS/IPS, firewalls, policies and procedures, etc. Vice President of Information Technology Key Accomplishments:► Management of the technological infrastructure of the organization to ensure optimal performance.► Served as senior IT project lead for special banking projects, mergers, and acquisitions. Managed multiple projects and supported team members in a rapid growth/change environment.► Monitored changes/advancements in technology to identify new ways for the Bank to gain a competitive advantage.► Analyzed the costs, value, and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actions.► Established and managed IT budgets, third-party business partner relationships, maintenance agreements, IT security committees, vulnerability assessments, and IT audits.► Ensured IT operations security and accuracy by adhering to HIPAA, GLBA, and SOX regulations.

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Indiana, Pa, Us

Ph.D. Information Technology, Information Technology / Information Security

Master Of Science, Information Technology In Information Assurance & Security Concentration

Bachelor Of Science, Information Technology Management

Graduate School Of Banking