Global Chief Information Officer/ Technology Advisor
CurrentLead digital transformation across the global enterprise aimed at modernizing IT infrastructure, optimizing business processes, and leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and cloud. Analyze existing infrastructure and define strategic vision for future state through 1st in kind cutting edge solutions. Hired and lead multiple leaders globally. Collaborate with C-level peers in allocating a multimillion-dollar budget, prioritizing implementation of emerging technologies. Lead projects to integrate IoT devices to collect data, automate processes, and improve efficiency. Ensure organization meets industry-specific regulations through implementation of processes and systems to maintain compliance.Achievements Include♦ Reduced IT Opex, Capex and application expense by implementing multiple cost cutting measures across IT org.♦ Played an active role in the firm going public by aligning IT strategies with overall business objectives to grow revenue, advance security and position the business for scalable growth.♦ Integral contributor in the omnichannel growth of the company. Championed and led design and implementation of Oracle, development of an intranet portal, an ecommerce implementation, and introduction of a help desk. ♦ Facilitated high yearly growth across D2C and retail channels by advancing D2C technology and steering technology and business strategy for the launch of multiple business initiatives ♦ Decreased average incident resolution time by 40% by elevating IT service management processes. ♦ Realized a cost reduction with 3PL’s and warehouse management by modernizing IT infrastructure. ♦ Drove reduction in hardware costs and multimillion-dollar capital expense savings by virtualizing on-premise servers and data center. ♦ Lowered hosting costs by migrating critical applications to the cloud. ♦ Shortened downtime during critical system failures by 30% through robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans.