Rick Barnhill Email & Phone Number

Visionary tech exec driving growth and savings. Over $2B in project experience, advancing brands like i3 Verticals, Ericsson, and Nortel. Expertise in IT operations, PMO leadership, strategic planning, and digital transformation. Partnering with C-suite to deliver excellence and innovation.Innovative Senior Vice President with extensive experience in global IT delivery and executive leadership. Known for driving innovation and operational excellence. Expertise in aligning IT with business objectives, optimizing governance frameworks, and overseeing complex projects. Skilled in leading high-performance teams, managing vendors, and implementing transformative strategies. Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance organizational capabilities and drive sustainable growth.Notable achievements include:★ Spearheaded IT strategy and global service delivery for i3 Verticals, managing a $50M annual budget and overseeing a global team of 400 employees.★ Improved decision-making efficiency and financial allocations, aligning investments with strategic goals.★ Increased profit margin by 8% annually, delivering all digital projects on time.★ Executive Sponsor for over 400 technology projects in 12 months, delivering $175M and reducing budget by 13%.★ Realigned vendor contracts, resulting in $30M YOY savings and a 35% increase in cash flow.★ Turned around a failing region, improving profit margins by 141% to deliver $10M in 12 months.Core CompetenciesStrategic IT Leadership: ★ Developed and implemented IT strategies aligned with company goals to drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.★ Technology Integration: Oversaw the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, ensuring availability, security, and scalability.★ Digital Transformation: Drove digital transformation initiatives, implementing innovative technologies to streamline operations and enhance customer experience.★ Cybersecurity: Developed and maintained comprehensive cybersecurity programs, implementing risk management strategies to protect IT assets and ensure compliance with regulations.★ Vendor Management: Collaborated with external vendors and technology partners, negotiating contracts to ensure service level agreements were met.Team Leadership:★ Built and led high-performing IT teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.I am interested in expanding my professional network. If you would like to connect, please contact me at rbbhill@gmail.com.

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  Chief Technology Officer

  Archimedes

  Oct 2024 - Present - Nashville, Tennessee, United States

  Lead the development and execution of technology strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and innovation priorities. Oversee all aspects of IT operations, software design, and development, including strategic planning, budgeting, security, and compliance, to drive business growth and operational excellence.