Partnered closely with executive and senior leadership teams to drive IT Strategic Planning, prioritize OKRs, streamline business operations, and optimize financial and workforce strategies.

Led major business operations and cloud Cx transformational programs. A major initiative included a transformational program to migrate on-prem products to the cloud.

Rimmon Corporation is a value-based IT consulting firm focused on advancing individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds by training and placing them on IT project management, IT strategy & advising, and application & software development positions at small and mid-size organizations. My responsibilities include principal consultant, managing corporation’s finances, sales, multiple business technology projects, and overseeing and mentoring a team of independent consultants.Current 2020/2021 contract: Partnering with global biotechnology firm in managing an IT Managed Services Transformation program

Associate CIO of IT Services & Chief of Staff (2016 – 2020)Chief Enterprise Architect / Head of IT Strategy Planning & Initiatives (2015)I led all critical IT service development and delivery, including Web Development, Scientific Repository and Publications, Business and Customer Relationship Management, Help Desk, Document Management, and IT Procurement; I provided key development and rollout services across all business units, guiding IT advancement and strategizing. I also developed, drove, and inspired teams and staff members to achieve outstanding results. Additionally, I captained the design of business and technical architecture and infrastructure; I also controlled and steered project development for key initiatives, aligning efforts with established business goals and priorities.Key achievements include:★ Designed and led outsourcing strategies for helpdesk, automation, and user-led hardware / software services leading to new value-add customer services and improving overall operations.★ Served as a key strategic partner to the CIO, orchestrating, and facilitating complex initiatives and coordinating executive meetings to ensure strong IT alignment with the business.★ Developed budget, workforce, and other plans with senior management to guide strategic project development resulting in IT operations advancing the strategic goals of different business units. ★ Optimized operations by leading the development and implementation of AI, machine learning, and infrastructure lifecycle strategic initiatives.★ Ensured projects and services aligned with technological and business roadmaps optimizing customer experience and eliminating duplication.

Under the University of California, I coordinated with teams, CIOs, and senior resources to guide the development and advancement of programs, enhancing UC systems, processes, technologies, and programs across 10 campuses, multiple medical centers, and nationally based laboratories. Additionally, I cultivated a team culture of development and dedication, providing mentorship and guidance to staff. I designed strategic technological improvement initiatives, leading new system management and implementation efforts spanning all UC enterprises to secure success; spearheaded the development and implementation of a brand new PMO office; and cultivated a Center of Excellence for project management and business analysis efforts, streamlining business and IT processes.Key achievements include:★ Stood up the first ever IT PMO department, leading the implementation of enhanced and improved operational systems.★ Controlled the allocation, utilization, and optimization of $10M+ project budgets, managing and reallocating funding to ensure project completion and success.

While with Sandisk, I led a variety of teams, projects, and operations to execute key web development, SAP Portal, CRM, BPM, PLM, and collaboration strategies. I delivered high-level technical design and architecture expertise, guiding development processes, and managed six-figure budgets to optimize efforts across a 15-person team of senior web developers, managers, and onsite and offshore consultants. In addition to this, as head Solution Architect, I collaborated cross functionally to develop vital business application and business technology roadmaps, and I also mentored and guided team technical activities.Key achievements include:★ Spearheaded the establishment of a companywide SharePoint practice and center of excellence, driving collaboration for best practices and improving quality throughout the organization.★ Served as the main decision-maker for software, hardware, and resource requirement determinations across a range of projects, including large and small projects representing budgets from under $20K to over $1M, ensuring alignment and driving business initiatives with results delivered on-time, on-scope, within budget.★ Orchestrated resource management and planning, liaising with international staff and vendors in Asia, Israel, and India across different time zones, culture and language barriers, fostering synergistic teamwork to deliver IT and business services according to Service Level Agreements.