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London, England, GB

Denver, Colorado, US

Boulder, Colorado, US

I am working with a great team to develop the next generation platform and algorithms to help electric vehicle (EV) owners minimize their cost of electricity and to assist utilities in protecting the electrical grid while optimize their capital investments.

Leadership, Technology, Software Engineering & Architectural Consulting Services. Interim CTO | VP Engineering | CIO.

Denver, Colorado, US

• Developed architecture for and delivered products from concept to reality. Leveraged and extended NetSuite platform to manage complex operational and payment processing. Guided business and technology teams through.
• Developed technology architecture roadmap to align with aggressive product and operational efficiency plans.
• Transitioned engineering team from product development as a hobby to a true agile product engineering model including required standards and procedures
• Recruited and onboarded new engineering team members to build out several “pizza” teams to allow for simultaneous delivery of multiple capabilities
• Lead development of application extensions to the NetSuite ERP platform along with market-based application plugins to significantly enhance business capabilities
• Integrated Salesforce with NetSuite to support integrated sales pipeline process

Denver Area, CO, US

Created product roadmap, training, and delivered insight on important projects with customers Developed architecture for and delivered products from concept to reality. Negotiated key partnerships, established market & product strategies, developed sales channels, and crafted product support approach. Conceived and guided development of a digital badging.

• Established business process and technology consulting practice for a variety of business sectors including manufacturing, information content, healthcare and nutrition products. Clients included IHS, Johns Manville.
• Completed review of business plan and supporting financial projection models for an Internet Security startup.
• Completed business process review of content creation operations.
• Performed technology due diligence for US and Indian-based operations.
• Developed product development approach for managing onshore and offshore software development.
• Designed and implemented ERP implementation and product information strategies, internet marketplace positioning and technology architecture alternatives to handle supply and demand activities.

London, United Kingdom, GB

• Developed long-range strategic plans for two business segments representing $250 million in revenue. Developed and managed acquisition pipeline aligned with strategic plan. Drove deal structure, pricing and closed.
• Built and delivered, via acquisition, a profitable $50 million Environmental Information Services Business, post-acquisition strategy and process framework in eight months
• Led strategic vision development and created three year business plans for two key focus areas.
• Led extensive evaluation of business options in the Environmental area including “green” chemical management, carbon footprint and trading, emissions management and corporate social responsibility reporting.
• Mentored and coached key IHS executives and managers to improve leadership skills and address organizational challenges, leading to retaining all key talent.

London, United Kingdom, GB

• Led staff of more than 120 with $65 million budget. Managed operational and financial aspects of an IT group with 42 offices in 30 countries. Crafted strategy and completed organizational restructuring to create global.
• Decreased technology acquisition costs 25% by rebuilding strategic relationships with technology providers.
• Successfully led a team to create new data center model to handle worldwide product delivery and disaster recovery needs with a smaller environmental footprint and lower cost structure.
• Gained access to emerging technology by designing and deploying a strategic supplier relationship program.
• Reduced technology operating costs 50% and decreased product deployment cycle from months to days
• Built global IT shared service from 16 disparate IT operations in 30 countries.

Monroe, LA, US

• Led staff of more than 80 with $9 million budget to manage financial and operational aspects of $2 billion+ Information Technology division of $14 billion Fortune 1000 telecommunications giant. Senior liaison with all.
• Reversed ROI trend from negative to above 20% for IT investments.
• Increased company profits $65 million by creating new 90-day development and release cycle for IT initiatives.
• Streamlined nationwide IT structure, increasing capacity 75% and reducing employee costs by $300 million.
• Developed IT systems and process strategy and led development of solutions for the IT business unit.
• Created risk-adjusted, return-driven portfolio to drive business.

Monroe, LA, US

• Managed financial operations for IT division. Leadership role on large telecommunications senior executive team. Managed all unit accounting, financial planning and execution, program and project financial controls and.
• Created company’s operational development capability in India, driving savings exceeding $1.6 million in first year
• Saved $120 million by restructuring capital and IT expenditure controls.
• Saved 6% annually by establishing innovative software acquisition process.

Start-up web and wireless ASP providing workflow and task management solutions for clients in the consulting, communications and distribution industries. Negotiated key partnerships, established market and product strategies, developed sales channels, crafted product support approach and created Board of Advisors.

Dublin 2, IE

• Led 60 consulting team members serving clients in the Electronics and High Technology industry practice. Managed 300 employee supply chain team.
• Increased recurring client revenue by $20M in the face of stiff competition in the software market. Implemented solutions restoring more than $25M in lost revenues in first quarter.
• Reduced learning curve by 50% providing new product training to StorageTek's inside sales force and telesales organizations via traditional and Web-based instruction.
• Led Business Process Architecture design project for distribution business that grew from $400M to $2B in one year.
• Developed “People Best Practices” at Accenture, saving more than $100M annually. Appointed as Program Manager to develop and implement solution across global organization of 25,000 with team of 750. Modified incentive.

Dublin 2, IE

See role above.

Dublin 2, IE

• Led project team of 30 professionals on MRP implementations for aerospace industry clients. Served as Executive-in-Charge of Finance Special Interest Group for MRP programs. Held budget control for $4.5 million.
• Centralized procurement processes achieving 15% reduction in material costs

Dublin 2, IE

Conducted and managed MRP projects for aerospace clients. Directed team that designed and implemented MRP solution for electronics manufacturer.