With over twenty-five years of dedicated experience as a senior business executive, my career has been marked by a steadfast commitment to fostering growth, streamlining operations, and driving profitability. My collaborative leadership style is guided by a genuine passion for innovation and effective execution. Throughout my journey, I have honed essential skills in problem-solving, strategic planning, team leadership, negotiation, and transformation.I currently hold the position of Chief Technology Officer at AriZona Beverage Co, where I am entrusted with overseeing the Information Technology domain and managing a comprehensive portfolio of advanced technical business solutions. My responsibilities extend to spearheading transformative initiatives, including the successful implementation of both B2C and B2B eCommerce strategies. Additionally, I serve as the Business Head of Shop AriZona, which is the D2C marketplace for AriZona products.In my prior position as Vice President of Information Technology at CA Technologies, I had the privilege of nurturing and guiding a globally dispersed team of IT professionals. This team was instrumental in enhancing and harmonizing corporate managed IT solutions across various critical functions, from Sales and Customer Success to Marketing, Finance, and Product Development.Before my tenure at CA Technologies, I was fortunate to contribute to the advancement of Cablevision Systems Corporation. My role there involved shaping modern technology infrastructure and innovative cloud solutions. Among my accomplishments were pioneering cloud architecture, orchestrating an enterprise collaboration suite centered around Office 365, and establishing secure, highly available virtualized data centers, all fortified by robust identity management protocols.My extensive background encompasses a harmonious blend of business acumen, commerce insight, and Information Technology expertise. My academic journey includes an MBA from the esteemed Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University, as well as a Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies from New York Institute of Technology. Furthermore, I hold the IT Security Pro, CISSP certification and possess multiple Business and Information Technology certificates.My approach to leadership is defined by a dedication to innovation, execution, speed, and proven ability to shape pragmatic business solutions. As I continue to steer organizations, my focus remains on facilitating growth, fostering collaboration, and driving impactful results through thoughtful and strategic leadership.