Director, Data Center Strategy & Consolidation (Oct 2017 – Dec 2019)* Led the data center and AWS strategy for the world’s largest education company* Closed 45 data centers around the world over three years leading to over $50M in savings * Completed over 250 application migrations to AWS and strategic data centers over two years* Led additional programs at Pearson including the AWS Cloud Governance, and ServiceNow CMDB uplift programs* Decommissioned two large IBM mid-range data centers and two legacy mainframes* Led a team of 20 highly talented Data Center and Cloud migration experts

• Led execution of complex project portfolio using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)• Delivered $50M project portfolio including all development projects required for Infrastructure initiatives, and Security Remediation efforts• Liaised with the Technology organization to develop 3-5 year strategic roadmap outlining all high priority initiatives that require support from Global Product • Partnered with all 120 Global Product agile teams, 38 Program teams, and 8 Value Stream teams to ensure the execution of the initiatives is completed• Led strategic programs including the Security Remediation of Higher Ed Digital Courseware Products, Data Services, Accessibility (a11y) Remediation of all Higher Ed Products and Content, and the execution of all Infrastructure projects focused on improving scalability, stability and cost effectiveness• Managed team of highly skilled Program and Project Managers• Analyzed and govern AWS cloud expenses• Completed cost benefit analyses to determine project priorities

Led audit of $6 million monthly international telecom invoiceManaged relationships with branch managers in over 55 countriesDeveloped monthly invoices for telecommunications charges to international Galileo branchesCollaborated with Business Management Team on contract issues and contract negotiationPrepared complex multi-entity general ledger entries Successfully received $2-$3 million annually in credits from carriers for disputes found in audits