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Drive enterprise performance and value by building and leading IT departments, programs and security systems that enable growth and productivity and protect information assets.• Establish IT departments, functions, policies, standards and procedures for large and small organizations that enable global business growth, profitability and expansion; lead complex consolidations and integrations• Develop value-driven technology strategies, architectures and roadmaps; lead tactical execution, leveraging hands-on technology expertise• Design and implement information security policies, architectures, systems and tools to maximize asset protection and minimize risk of intrusion, data loss and business interruption• Create unique synergies to achieve business objectives by leveraging cutting-edge technology with rapid investment return; identify and implement new tools and operations to streamline workflows and processes• Generate new business opportunities by leveraging market insight and applying business solutions• Build high-performing teams; empower them to think and act creatively within enterprise boundaries to deliver customer satisfaction and excellence• Deliver innovative solutions, networks and systems by leveraging experience in diverse industries, including financial, retail, service, consulting and not-for-profitSKILLS AND COMPETENCIES• Blended Business/Technology Strategy & Architecture • Tactical Leadership• Infrastructure Development • Global Program/Project Management• Platform Consolidations/Integrations • IT Security Program Development• Data Asset/Threat Defense • Security Engineering/Operations • Risk Management• Regulatory/PCI Compliance • Organizational Optimization • Team Build/Lead/Mentor• Technology Evaluation & Selection • Cloud Security• Hands-On Technology Implementation • Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery• Standards/Best Practices

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