Collaborative Business Leader and Technology ExecutiveResults-driven IT and business leader with 30+ years of success in leading key strategic initiatives, driving mission critical programs, and aligning business and technology needs to meet business goals. Skilled at integrating new technologies and processes, managing high performance teams, and leading multi-million dollar implementations. Proven ability to set a vision and direct teams in executing on a diverse portfolio of concurrent projects focused on transforming the customer experience and delivering operational efficiencies.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENT & LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTSLed the successful transitioning of the nation’s newest weather satellites, GOES-16, NOAA-20, GOES-17, GOES-18, and NOAA-21, to operations from 2016 through 2023.Spearheaded a turnaround in IT Security at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility.Developed business facing roadmaps and installed an IT PMO framework to transform software development from a reactive to a proactive organization, ensuring that the highest priorities are being addressed and investments are being realized.Consolidated the two largest satellite fleets in the world with no service impacts as Lead IT Technology Manager in a $5 billion acquisition.Directed the successful project planning, onboarding and integration of 27 new satellites into Intelsat’s fleet operations from 2001 through 2015. Led winning business development negotiations with key strategic partners (SiriusXM, DIRECTV, WorldSpace, Hughes Network Systems, Spaceway); subsequently directed the project planning and integration of all 24 satellites into Intelsat operations.
Listed skills include Satellite Communications, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, Satellite, and 33 others.