Drive Excellence in the CFO’s Office Through Strategic Optimization and AI Integration. My approach focuses on delivering tangible value (using SLMs, LLMs, and related technologies) and solving real problems without overwhelming the organization. I prepare businesses for the future of AI by implementing practical solutions, including offshoring, that enhance efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring that technology serves as a strategic asset rather than contributing to technology fatigue.

Dedicated to uniting stakeholders who are passionate about addressing Africa’s unique challenges. I focus on connecting African entrepreneurs and startups with essential resources, including capital, global networks, and new markets. By enhancing innovation capabilities and facilitating valuable connections, I aim to empower African businesses and drive meaningful growth across the continent.We are well-connected with leading VCs and thought leaders. Please reach out to connect with our network.

* Responsible for developing and executing on key strategic initiatives along with overlooking marketing and IT. * Organized a highly motivated team that is results-oriented and innovative by nature.* Set up strategic partnerships with leading service and technology firms to greatly improve our delivery capabilities and access to new global markets, particularly around order-to-cash and record-to-report* Redesigned legacy consulting solutions and digitalized the business model.*. Integrated improved technology platforms, workflow designs, data structures, machine learning, and automated processes. * Created customer-centric consulting solutions around technology partnerships in focused functional areas such as CRM, Treasury Solutions, Audit & Compliance, Data Intelligence, Upstream Energy, and Supply Chain.*. Set up back office and development capabilities in India.* Positioned Sirius Solutions as a boutique firm that supports and executes digital transformation, innovation, and digitization efforts of companies using technology.

* Redefine the way Sirius delivered consulting services, and introduce new solutions that created a clear competitive advantage for oil and gas industry clients. Transformed core brand offerings using emerging technologies, automation, AI, and cloud-based platforms. * Conceptualized a new consulting delivery model and formulated workflow solutions. Worked with cross-functional teams across the organization and set up India-based offshore teams. * Led the development and launch of Eagle Eye, an artificial intelligence/machine learning SaaS solution to manage land contracts for oil and gas companies. Partnered with a legacy land management services organization to serve US energy companies' 2.5 million acres of oil and gas land contracts.* Served as a thought leader and invited speaker at high profile industry events to share innovative practices in the application of emerging technologies for land management and supply chain optimization.* Reimagined old-school projects leveraging cutting-edge technologies across the supply chain, HR, audit, and finance sectors.

* Built Invesco's Strategic Intelligence function from the ground up to predict and act on identified trends in the financial services industry and deliver a long-term strategic advantage to the company. Stood up intentionally small and agile innovation teams across the global organization.* Hosted the equivalent of a "pitch day" bringing together various functional teams, resulting in three successful initiatives.* Brought together the disciplines, methodologies, structures, and people to quickly create a highly effective innovation function. Set up the innovation function in three months and set in motion a discipline that Invesco can utilize to build a culture of continuous strategic innovation and ideation.* Identified and measured the top FinTech trends that posed significant opportunities or a disruptive business impact to Invesco, including Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, predictive analytics, and robo-advisors. * Developed ideation and execution processes to act on intelligence by driving employee engagement, improving communication, and setting up design and innovation labs globally. Created an ideation funnel and held Hackathons that transformed cross-functional collaboration.

* Led Innoventures to launch new businesses for the largest IT-Services organization in Latin America, and built a culture of curiosity and innovation. Developed many business plans, products, and solutions through the program and launched four successful initiatives. * Designed and executed a high-impact technology acceleration strategy, with a core focus on education and mentorship. Developed data-driven innovation models to fully leverage Softtek's mobile and cloud capabilities. Utilized social media, live events, and online activities to engage 15,000 employees and drive innovation. * Established Softtek's Intrapreneurship Certification program that attracted more than 200 annual applicants. The program accepts 10 to 15 new students per year and has produced many successful graduates.

A technology leader in IT consulting services, marine software, and computer hardware, Teledata Technology Solutions generated more than $2B in annual revenue at its peak. * Led the expansion of TTS through strategic M&A activity in the US market and launched the company's new brand, integrating four acquisitions. Worked across the organization to advise leadership and solve problems.* Responsible for spinning-off Pinnacle Call Center Solutions and drive new business with US key municipalities and utilities. Advised Pinnacle and engaged with investors and customers after it was selected to participate in SURGE, a leading Techstars-backed accelerator program. * Launched a range of new business innovations, including solutions for intelligent streetlights, call center management, and a K12 learning management system that was spun off into a highly profitable business. Managed software development for the K12 LMS business with an offshore team in India.

* Selected by the CEO to unify two acquired business divisions with $400M in combined revenue, streamline operations, and elevate the profile of TTS in a crowded marketplace. Developed cohesive sales and technology strategies, led media campaigns, and advised the CEO on all financial and market integration matters.

* Launched new business capabilities focused on global K12 eLearning tools, math and science learning materials, and education management strategies.

* Identified, evaluated, and acquired strategic M&A targets to create a new utility-focused business division for TTS. Led strategic and financial due diligence for the acquisition of Pinnacle.