Stephen Webster

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Information Technology Executive | Trusted Advisor | Energy Expert | Digital Transformation | Cloud and MSP Visionary | Innovator | CIO | CTO | CISO @ Entara
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Houston, Texas, United States, United States
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About Stephen Webster

STEPHEN WEBSTER is a pioneering leader who creates technology-driven solutions that solve difficult business problems. He challenges norms in a constructive manner, engages others in the vision and ultimately delivers value to an organization and its customers. Steeped in industry knowledge and accomplished at generating unconventional approaches, he delivers to the bottom line. Stephen thrives on the never ending array of opportunities to apply technologies in the right place, at the right time and in the right way. He has provided expert commentary on topics ranging from data security to cloud computing, and has been featured on Bauer Business Focus, NPR and CBS Radio. Most recently, Stephen was Consulting Principal and Chief Technology Officer with MRE Consulting, a firm that offers both business and technology guidance and ranked as #1 consulting and system integrator for trading and risk management by CommodityPoint in 2014. In this role, he led MRE’s Information Technology Management practice area globally. He diversified the client base, acquired strategic clients including Air Liquide, BG Group/Shell and Hearst and built the practice into a strong competitor with the Big Four for IT strategy and infrastructure engagements. Prior to MRE, Stephen founded StratITsphere Data Center Solutions, transitioned the company to a private equity investor and then served as CEO. He drove innovative award-winning solutions and achieved investor targets focused on growth of cloud, colocation, consulting and outsourcing services. Previously, he was the top technology executive at BG Group, a multinational oil and gas company recently acquired by Royal Dutch Shell, where he served as VP and CTO for global infrastructure strategy and delivery. Earlier, Stephen held positions with Accenture and Calpine Corporation in leadership roles in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, infrastructure services, and operations management.

Stephen Webster's Current Company Details
Entara

Entara

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Information Technology Executive | Trusted Advisor | Energy Expert | Digital Transformation | Cloud and MSP Visionary | Innovator | CIO | CTO | CISO
Stephen Webster Work Experience Details
  • Entara
    Chief Information Officer
    Entara Jan 2024 - Present
    Responsible for leading the IT and OT functions for Entara. • Leading IT/OT/technology and cybersecurity strategies.• Engaging in M&A activities and conducting due diligence of target assets and organizations.• Championing information integration initiatives.• Leading IT Rhone Energies, a consortium of Entara and Trafigura acquiring refining assets in Europe• Overseeing all IT facets of the Esso Fos-sur-Mer Refinery acquisition from ExxonMobil• Develop and implement the IT strategy aligned with the company's business goals.• Oversee the management of IT infrastructure, applications, and services.• Ensure the security and integrity of the company's data and IT systems.• Lead digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and innovation.• Collaborate with other executives to identify and implement technology solutions that drive business growth.• Manage the IT budget and ensure cost-effective technology investments.• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the IT department.
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  • Sis Holdings Group, Llc
    President, Ceo, And Founder
    Sis Holdings Group, Llc Oct 2010 - Present
    Houston, Texas, Us
    SIS Holdings Group delivers measurable ROI to our clients by tailoring the right solutions to meet your unique business needs. Our proactive approach enables us to deliver strategies, solutions, and services that produce transformative business results, keeping your systems well ahead of future challenges, and safeguarding your IT assets and data against cyber threats. That is why companies trust SIS Holdings to help them navigate the IT landscape, optimize investments, and drive sustainable growth.Our services include:-M&A Services- Fractional CIO/CISO/CTO - Complex Project and Program Management- IT Consulting Services- Global IT Alliance Solutions
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  • Cio Whisperers
    Cio Whisperers Ambassador
    Cio Whisperers Sep 2021 - Sep 2024
    New York, Us
    The CIO Whisperers Podcast is designed to champion CIOs, empower their teams, and influence the next generation of technology leaders. We believe in the power of sharing untold leadership stories. CIOs are everyday heroes striving for excellence, innovation, and to make the world a better place through an unparalleled commitment to leading and guiding teams through uncharted waters in history.
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  • Leeward Renewable Energy, Llc
    Cio And Ciso
    Leeward Renewable Energy, Llc May 2023 - May 2024
    Dallas, Texas, Us
    Responsible for developing and leading the overall IT and Security strategy and associated initiatives for LRE.• Participating in the Audit Committee reporting on Cybersecurity risks and initiatives providing guidance and roadmaps for key business application initiatives• Established a 3-year application strategy and data integration roadmap for the organization.• Developed and oversaw delivery of a 3-year Cybersecurity strategy and delivery program to address NERC CIP and mitigate risk for the company• Oversight of IT Team and other 3rd parties or resources.• Execution and oversight of 6-month security remediation / improvement plan.• Conduct evaluation of existing IT team and provide recommendations based on findings.• Participation and input into IT planning, strategy, and roadmaps, including building out a 3 year application roadmap.• Consulting on IT financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.• Development of IT M&A playbook for use in evaluation and integration of target corporate acquisitions.• Recommendation and selection of partners as required to fulfill IT services.• Status reporting to CEO, Management, Board, and committees.
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  • Enchanted Rock
    Head Of Microgrid Os / Vp System Development
    Enchanted Rock Feb 2022 - May 2023
    Houston, Tx, Us
    Responsible for leading the devlopment of GraniteOS and enabling Enchanted Rock to accelerate the global Energy Transition and provide our customers with the smartest, cleanest, and most resilient multi-technology microgrids. Granite OS is Enchanted Rock’s proprietary software platform built to operate and gather intelligence from our dual purpose microgrids. The company’s end-to-end microgrid software platform, GraniteOSTM, provides real-time 24/7/365 system monitoring and optimization, including forecasting of electricity market conditions to ensure worry-free reliable power to customers.• Served as Interim-CIO from December 2021 – January 2022, assisting with the selection and hiring of Enchanted Rock’s SVP of IT.• Key member of the team charged with the closing Enchanted Rocks first data center microgrid deal, and acting as liaison with the Microsoft data center, IT, and Cybersecurity teams.
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  • Bluesky It Partners
    Chief Innovation Officer
    Bluesky It Partners Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
    Houston, Texas, Us
    BlueSky IT Partners is an elite IT services firm specializing in: • Telecom/Telecom Expense Management • Hosted Voice Services• Wireless and Wireline Audit/Optimization• Mobility Solutions• Data Center/IaaS• Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN)• Connectivity• Cloud• Unified Communication and Contact Center• Global Field Services• Security Services BlueSky is a trusted advisor to CIO's, building the right foundation for their digital transformation initiatives. With over 20 years of technical expertise, over 200 providers and carriers in our ecosystem, and a global network of 20,000 Smart Hands field technicians, we can connect you with the right IT solutions, lower your costs, and give you back your critical IT resources. We solve your biggest technology challenges – so you can capitalize on your biggest business opportunities. As Chief Innovation officer I’m responsible for sharing the technology landscape of our ecosystem partners, working with clients for strategic initiatives and frameworks, focusing on cloud security, and cloud computing solutions.
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  • Mre Consulting
    Chief Technology Officer
    Mre Consulting Jan 2013 - Jul 2020
    Houston, Tx, Us
    Lead MRE’s Information Technology Management (ITM) practice area globally. Responsible for helping MRE and its clients develop and implement sound, innovative technology strategies. Built information technology consulting practice that diversified the business and enabled the company to compete successfully with the Big Four.• Partnering with C-level executives to deliver value-adding projects that drive revenue, enhance customer relationships, and improve business services. Includes a CIO100 award winning project for Hearst.• Created and executed on a 3-year business plan and strategy to build out a competitive IT consulting and Managed Services business. Practice spans business analytics, VAR services, cybersecurity, cloud, and strategy.• Grew ITM revenues organically 1150% from 2013 to 2016 while growing the team 700%.• Spearheaded the evaluation 50 potential technology partners and established vendor partnerships and agreements with 29 vendors including strategic partnerships with Amazon, Dell, and Microsoft.• Advanced Microsoft partnership to become one of the top partners in Houston and the Central region for O365 and Azure.• Directed multiple Digital Transformation, Business Continuity, Cybersecurity, and IT Strategy projects for Fortune 1000 clients.• Championed and drove the development of and commercialization of 3 applications for MRE, diversifying revenue streams and culminating in a CIO100 Award in 2017. Awards and recognition include: • Houston Business Journal Top 5 largest Network and System Integrators for the fifth consecutive year, and the #2 Cyber Security Company. • MSPmentor 501 Global ranking of Managed Services Providers from #397 in 2013, #272 in 2014, #138 in 2015, to #36 in 2016.• CIO100 Award, “Commercialization of internally developed AI software product”, 2017 • MSPmentor 250, “Top People in Managed Services”, 2014
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  • Techreact
    Contributing Panelist, Techreact Podcast
    Techreact Oct 2012 - Sep 2015
    Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft and the latest technology innovations are discussed. We fill the need for an experienced, trustworthy technologist panel to cover and dig deep into today's technology headlines. We are veteran industry technologists, business, and marketing experts. We cover tech for people who love technology. TechReact is the best, plain language technology news podcast. 100,000 downloads of this Podcast make it one of the most listened to Pod-casts in the world! TechReact is 30 Minutes of the most important tech news this week covering topics from Google, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter, social media, mobile technology, startups, and all other newsworthy technology - plain and simple.
  • Stratitsphere
    Ceo & Founder
    Stratitsphere Oct 2010 - Dec 2012
    Katy, Texas, Us
    Provider of IT infrastructure & security advising, data center and cloud services to clients including AlertLogic, CHI St. Luke’s, TPC Group, Quantum Resources, and Centaurus Energy L.P. Sold to Alpheus Communications.Set the strategy, vision, and direction. Financial and managerial oversight of Colocation, Cloud, Consulting and Managed Services lines of business.After founding the company, transitioned to CEO upon PE investment. As CEO, chartered with developing strategy and achieving investor growth targets in cloud, colocation, consulting and outsourcing services.Targeted a market “gap” in infrastructure services, drove innovative award-winning solutions and named to CRN’s 2011 and 2012 “Next-Gen 250 List” of groundbreaking technology companies.• Created a business plan and strategy to build a cloud, data center, and managed services client base, and sold vision to investors resulting in a multi-million dollar raise of capital to execute the plan.• Achieved the #2 Fastest growing Tech company ranking in the Houston Business Journal's 2012 FastTech 50, producing year over year revenue growth from 2010 to 2011 of 660%.• Ranking #147 in Nine Lives Media's 2012 MSPmentor 200 North America Edition, an annual list identifying North America's top 200 managed service providers (MSPs) in StratITsphere’s first year of operations.• Championed the establishment of a profitable cloud computing service built on 3Tera’s (acquired by CA Technologies) leading-edge Applogic platform in conjunction with Dell, Cisco, and NetApp infrastructure.• Led vendor negotiations that established key partner and network ecosystem including AlertLogic, AT&T, CA, Cisco, Citrix, Cogent, Comcast, EMC2, Level3, Microsoft, NetApp, Red Hat, RSA Security, and Zayo Group.• Oversaw delivery of key client projects focused on infrastructure strategy, infrastructure optimization, outsourcing, service delivery, and security for Fortune 50 clients spanning Energy, Media, and Utilities.
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  • Stratitsphere
    Partner, Vp Consulting
    Stratitsphere Sep 2009 - Oct 2010
    Katy, Texas, Us
    StratITsphere was formed through the combination of several boutique consultancies to deliver thought leading consulting and value add technology solutions to Fortune 500 clients. I was in responsible for leading the consulting practice in the areas of :● Infrastructure Strategy ● Cloud Computing ● Infrastructure Delivery ● Sourcing Advisory ● Managed Services ● HostingStratITsphere was re-launched in October 2010 through as the result of the company's decision to expand into the data center colocation, managed services, Infrastructure-as-a-Service marketplace.
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  • Rethinkingsales
    Co-Host, Rethinkingsales Radio / Podcast
    Rethinkingsales Jun 2010 - Feb 2012
    Us
    The Rethinking Sales, has an essential message for every salesperson no matter what stage of your career you are in and regardless of your age. You will find valuable lessons and tools that are crucial for any salesperson looking for success. Hosted by Marco Guinta, and co-hosted by Jonathan Caplan and Stephen Webster.The market is filled with hundreds of 'how-to' programs on sales. However, this is different. Our objective is to produce something of value that is significantly unique. We share 'How I did it' methods with real life experiences and pull away from the current sales stereotype to a new view on sales as a noble, relevant and profitable career. Rethinking Sales opens a new door into the sales arena, and encourages you to understand on a deeper level the entire sales process - from how to make that first impression, to keeping your clients coming back for more. It works for anyone at any stage in their career, and shows how each step of the "sales process" is important in reaching your goal, and ultimately, making the most money that you can. check out:- RethinkingSales.com - Marcogiunta.com - www.blogtalkradio.com/- RethinkingSales.com- Marcogiunta.com- www.blogtalkradio.com/rethinkingsales
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  • Cirrus Consulting, Llc
    President, Principal Consultant
    Cirrus Consulting, Llc Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
    The firm was merged with StratITsphere effective 12/1/2009 in order to provide our clients extended expertise and higher value solutions.
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  • Bg Group
    Vp & Cto, Head Of Global Infrastructure Strategy And Delivery
    Bg Group May 2007 - Jun 2009
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  • Bg Group
    Director, Server And Storage Technologies (Interim Cto)
    Bg Group May 2007 - Jul 2008
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  • Accenture
    Sr. Manager, Solution Planning
    Accenture Apr 2006 - May 2007
    Dublin 2, Ie
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  • Calpine Corp
    Director, Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Engineering
    Calpine Corp Jun 2000 - Apr 2006
    Houston, Tx, Us
    Other positions included:Director, Enterprise Infrastructure ServicesDirector, Production OperationsManager, Operations & Infrastructure
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  • Dynegy
    Technical Manager – Infrastructure Strategy & Architecture
    Dynegy Jun 1999 - Jun 2000
    Irving, Texas, Us
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  • Enron (Enron Oil & Gas, Enron International)
    Sr. International Systems Coordinator
    Enron (Enron Oil & Gas, Enron International) Dec 1996 - Jun 1999
  • Tenneco Energy (El Paso Energy)
    Analyst; Sr Analyst
    Tenneco Energy (El Paso Energy) Dec 1994 - Dec 1996

Stephen Webster Skills

Leadership It Strategy Information Technology Consulting Executive Management Data Center Infrastructure Itil Networking Oil And Gas Industry Business Development Business Analysis Vendor Management Energy Strategy Virtualization Management Consulting Enterprise Architecture Business Continuity Professional Services Managed Services Program Management It Operations Business Process Cloud Applications Disaster Recovery Enterprise Software Business Intelligence Storage Contract Negotiation Project Planning Business Process Improvement Business Strategy Business Management Saas Management Project Management It Governance Outsourcing Security Mergers And Acquisitions Cloud Computing Solution Architecture Integration Crm It Management Consultants It Service Management Databases

Stephen Webster Education Details

  • University Of Houston, C.T. Bauer College Of Business
    University Of Houston, C.T. Bauer College Of Business
    Finance
  • The University Of Texas At Austin
    The University Of Texas At Austin
    Computer Science

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