As Chainyard's Compliance Security Consultant (CSC), I am responsible for operational security and lead the SOC audits. Under my guidance, Trust Your Supplier (owned & operated by Chainyard) has completed SOC certifications with no exceptions for the last two years. Additionally, I am responsible for the overall implementation and security policies across all Chainyard operations. Interfacing with current and potential new customers for their security-related questions and concerns. I am an authority on any operational security-related issues. With this focus, we are considered low to no risk suppliers to our customers, a meaningful achievement in the world of procurement.

Analyzed leading edge technologies and trends in the market and determined data driven analytic approach, which was used to improve operational efficiency of pharmaceutical manufacturing and help reduce cost. Applied IT principles and advanced analytics to improve supply chain for day to day activities. Led discussions with senior management of pharmaceutical supply chain and R&D groups. Used digital transformation, IOT, advance analytics, robotics, and block chain to help develop operational efficiency.

Rebuilt sales with a clear focus. Developed sales plan focused on banking and financial sectors. Partnered with TCS services to leverage tier 1 accounts for design wins. Approach yielded predictable results to close deals on quarterly basis.

Built strong product development team. Collaborated with CTO’s office to create standard product offerings; objective was to generate net new revenue for TCS and provide stickiness to the TCS services business

Experience IBM, SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY GROUP – Thought leader; oversaw OEM group for systems, storage, and networking. Developed Next Generation product strategy for the telecom industry using Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Solutions vs proprietary solutions to improve ROI. Collaborated with IBM Research Labs. Developed echo system partners ISV/ IHV’s solutions to be integrated and deployed at customer site with minimal risk. Generated $1B+ in OEM revenue. Directed staff of 70+ in the OEM group. Focused on business and executing dealsProduct Marketing Manager, System Technology Group / Blade Center (2004 to 2006)Played integral role in developing BladeCenter, a technology designed to achieve market leadership and increase competitive advantage. Designed platforms necessary to enter next-generation telecom server marketplace. Developed business cases for telecom industry and worked with senior management and product development teams to introduce new products. . Product Marketing Manager, Microelectronics/Wired Communications (1999 to 2004)CTO, Networking Technology Portfolio (2002 to 2004) Established strategic direction for Microelectronics Division to introduce standard product offerings for OEM market. Developed network processors, switching fabric, product roadmaps, customer penetration plans, and customer engagements; managed business development plan for standard product offerings. Led discussions with Tier 1 Tier 2’s along with startups for design wins to achieve revenue targets. Development Manager, Ethernet LAN Switch Product Portfolio (1996 to 1999)Instrumental in the Network Hardware Division’s decision to invest in the development of an Ethernet Switch portfolio. Oversaw development of the entire Ethernet LAN product portfolio; assembled and led development groups in Taiwan and Japan. Managed a $4M development budget.