TODAY is a SaaS (Skunkworks as a Service) company that specializes in delivering innovative, scalable business solutions aimed at improving performance, operational efficiency, and customer engagement. By harnessing the power of AI, automation, and strategic tools, TODAY helps businesses in various industries achieve sustainable growth. For more information, visit tdy.ai.

As the Head of Systems and Process Architecture, I lead the strategic planning, development, and implementation of system architectures and process optimizations across the organization. My role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and fostering innovation.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Planning: Develop and implement systems and process architecture plans aligned with the organization's business goals.Technology Leadership: Evaluate, select, and integrate cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations and improve team collaboration.Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in existing processes and implement automated solutions for enhanced productivity and accuracy.Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless adoption and utilization of new systems and processes.Cost Management: Conduct cost-benefit analyses to ensure that solutions are not only effective but also cost-efficient.Notable Achievements:Unified Communication and Collaboration: Led the seamless migration and unification of a fragmented technology stack to Microsoft's UCaaS solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration.Business Process Automation: Revolutionized vital business processes through automation, transforming the Special Order system and implementing a game-changing data analytics platform.Data Analytics Platform: Designed and implemented a scalable Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), revolutionizing data analytics and reporting capabilities.By leading these multi-faceted projects, I have streamlined our technology stack, automating critical business processes, and established robust data analytics platforms, setting a new standard for operational excellence and data-driven decision-making.

Oversees a team of two, partnering with 20+ distributors, delivering 200+ name brands to customers base of over 10 million. Identifies underperforming categories within depth analysis as well as market data, targeting categories which exceeded both planned sales and gross margin. Partners with multiple teams across Supply Chain, IT, eCommerce, Marketing, and Product and Customer Care to develop and implement new processes and improvements. Provides in-depth insight into trends and product offerings, allowing for the development and execution of accurate and competitive pricing. Cultivates, manages, and nurtures relationships with key vendors and cross-functional teams in order to develop long-term beneficial development strategies. Develops and implements platforms utilized for inventory automation management, generating $580M+ in company-wide revenue. Created and deployed custom and purpose-built regression forecasting engine, utilized throughout all merchant sku-level forecasting as well as used to run revenue projection models.

Achieved portfolio expansion of $330MM within retail channel by developing and executing strategic product plans. Key contributor to forecasting sales, trade, and profitability targets. Researched, analyzed, and monitored competitive landscape for potential opportunities. Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts with suppliers and manufacturers resulting in improved sales and compensation.  Generated 47% YoY sales increase and 37% YoY gross margin increase

Oversaw the launch of Samsung and LG. Delivered procurement strategies by leveraging internally owned warehouse locations. Exceeded sales expectations through (what efforts), having a 120%YoY growth. Managed a $3.2B portfolio. Researched industry trends and monitored the competitive landscape resulting in increased sales.

ShoutBuy.com was a technological proof-of-concept that I developed in the summer of 2009 that turned into a profitable entrepreneurial venture.As a sole proprietor, I was responsible for all aspects of running a 24/7 online retailer, including: - Development and customization of eCommerce platform. - Algorithms which monitored partnering drop-ship feeds and compared to current market retail. - Leveraged 3rd party marketplaces to obtain new customers with zero customer acquisition costs. - Authorize.net & PayPal merchant service integrations. Fully PCI-DSS v2 compliant. - Search Engine Optimization through studying keyword trends and identifying keyword opportunities. - Interfaced with Twitter and Facebook APIs to automate social media posts which acted as "ShoutBuys" for hot and trending product offers.

Promoted to the corporate office to merge front-line merchandising knowledge and customer experience, with back-side analytics and strategic planning. Responsible for a $38+M category, increasing revenue comps by 18% during a down economy.• Category Manager for the Home Audio product category, reporting directly to the VP of Merchandising;• Negotiated vendor agreements that aided profitability, while accomplishing vendor goals;• Responsible for pricing control and MAP compliance for our ecommerce and in-store promotions;• Member of the ecommerce steering committee - providing resources and expertise on design and implementation;• Developed custom analytical tools that assisted in projecting and managing inventory flow/turn cycles;• Managed and designed weekly promotional programs and events;• Created routine store-level audits that ensured category performance and merchandising standards;

Utilized innovative sales, merchandising, and marketing strategies to provide positive sales growth during a downside economy. Provided a results-driven, positive environment for my sales staff to grow and prosper. Stores managed were improved from flat comps to 4-Wall comps of up to 37%, placing the store in the Top 3 for three consecutive quarters.• Responsible for the successful test market of Media-Based goods (Video Games, Movies, and Software) in our Colorado Location;• Highly skilled in P&L management; Fiscally responsible;• Organized high-intensity trainings and meetings that increased morale and delivered performance;