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Cincinnati, Ohio, US

Leading Core Services software engineering teams focusing on Data platforms, Devops/Cloud platforms, Enablement technologies and Quality Engineering technology teams. These Core Services simplify our store associates experience and enable the company to deliver on its strategy.

Served as a trusted advisor and IT consultant to Fortune 500 company in their Supply Chain Systems. I defined the architecture and processes for a centralized distribution network with workflows and throughput for 110K+ SKU's. I am leading the IT tool selection for WMS, YMS, and Fleet Management Systems. Thus far, I have provided the ability to manage the.

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

• I steered cloud, software/hardware, and data science strategies with stewardship of a $25M budget for 100 engineers across three locations worldwide. I established the PMO, architecture, and development/build best.
• Generated $2.68B ROI on perishable inventory automation project with $13B in annual revenue.
• Improved order management efficiency 1,000% with launch of application reducing manual entry from 45 minutes < three-minute ordering process.
• Achieved $80M ROI with implementation of new member-based pricing platform including cloud integration and new ERP application.
• Designed first in class merchandising architecture integrating demand forecasting systems with real-time retail pricing, replenishment, and SKU assortment resulting in $200M ROI.

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

• I built engineering teams from the ground up with oversight of 50 engineers worldwide. I nurtured SVP partnerships for the IT roadmap delivery journey with accountability for a $10M budget and five+ ongoing programs..
• Boosted annual sales $325M with delivery of fresh food sales tool and mobile application based on machine learning.
• Created Digital Café order system resulting in $50M ROI and reduction in customer order friction.
• Spearheaded digital transformation effort for 10K fresh food associates including automated tools, tracking, monitoring, and alerts.

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

• I served as a multi-system technical leader for Sam's Club and instituted a $10M system automation program for the fresh/perishable business line. Some highlights:
• Attained $300M ROI on SKU creation and modernization project.
• Centralized buyer allowance and streamlined process to review/analyze buying strategies with creation of Buy-4-Less tool.

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

• I provided technical leadership for the multi-year fuel integrated technology (FIT) platform for sites across the U.S. and U.K. I drove global deliveries for the club inventory management system and advanced shipment.
• Grew fuel sites 58% with expansion of fuel locations from 600 to 950.
• Orchestrated network foundation modernization for Sam's Club including Ethernet, WiFi, and VoIP.

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

• I lead the enablement team to provide portfolio services for 55 IT projects. I also coordinated delivery of $37.5M in direct bill refresh projects for Sam's Club. Some highlights:
• Marshalled resources to lead 74 business critical projects solidifying adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Blazed career pathways for associates and strengthened succession planning with introduction of SMART goals.
• Developed IT resource priority process aligning staffing to priority sequenced projects.

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

• I carried out portfolio and project management duties including budgeting, annual forecasting and financial planning, collaboration among cross-functional teams, and cross-matrix indirect resource management while.
• Provided Sam's Brand Sourcing with ability to track and report on purchased diverted goods.
• Converted Sam's fresh categories to perpetual inventory (PI).
• Launched Sam's Club kiosk to sell and activate iPhones (first iPhone sale at Sam's Club).
• Executed first WiFi rollout for member and associate Wireless Internet with 20MB access across 600 stores.

Deer Park, Texas, US