Strong technical leader with experience in infrastructure & operations, application development, security, architecture, strategic planning, product management and process improvement. Confidently leading global technology teams through strategy, execution, transformation, personal development and servant leadership that produces outstanding results in fast-paced, demanding, ambiguous and rapidly changing environments. Adept at embedding infrastructure automation in new products, legacy environments and packaged solutions via agile methodologies. Enjoys modernizing organizations adopting new technologies & practices by building and implementing strategic plans that drive significant business change. Able to communicate and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization – to explain complex technical issues in business terms and to explain business needs to technical people. Proficient in implementing organizational design, recruitment, and performance strategies to improve productivity. Understands how to recruit and retain highly motivated technologists who drive company growth and success through modern engineering toolsets. Skilled at establishing and directing teams, deliverables, project schedules, awareness & education programs, communication plans, policies, standards, and performance measurements.Practiced in vendor engagement, governance and contracts, saving more than $40M in negotiations with major industry vendors such as DellEMC, Hitachi Data Systems, HPE, IBM, NetApp & Oracle. Proven experience implementing IT security & privacy policies across multiple infrastructure platforms for PCI, Sarbanes- Oxley, & HIPAA.