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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Led transformative technology initiatives for multi-billion-dollar clients, including IBM, BJC Healthcare, Avangrid, Komatsu, and TileShop. Managed cross-functional teams of 100+ and was responsible for P&L management. Partnered closely with executive leadership to define strategic IT roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Directed a 3-year, $100M+ technology migration, achieving full-scale digitization for BJC Healthcare's tech infrastructure, which optimized operations across 200+ clinical sites and reduced custom device build and deploy efforts by 70%.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:◆ Increased TileShop’s valuation by $325M+ by leading the recovery from a failed S/4HANA implementation, restoring operations and profitability.◆ Cut IT costs by 50% YoY by leveraging Lean-Agile/DevOps practices and renegotiating key vendor contracts.◆ Reduced infra-tech debt by 80% and saved $4.5M in licensing costs through an application portfolio overhaul.◆ Decreased build time by 98% and data transfer time by 85% through standardized infrastructure processes.◆ Improved ticket resolution times by 80% via reengineering and automation of service processes.◆ Spearheaded a $100M+ technology migration for BJC Healthcare, leading to a 70% reduction in custom device setup efforts across 200+ clinical sites.

Us

Directed $200M+ technology delivery for a Government Health Exchange unit, including the MA Health Exchange. Led global teams of 120+, focusing on advanced analytics and operational efficiency. Oversaw the development of a Clinical Interoperability Platform with a team of 75+, driving innovation in healthcare data exchange. Designed and executed strategic roadmaps to improve provider measures and reduce medical & claims errors. Established a Lean-Agile Center of Excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:◆ Saved $400M+ annually by revitalizing the Massachusetts Health Exchange, securing operational stability and contract extensions.◆ Boosted operational efficiency by 85% through improved cross-functional communication and agile practices.◆ Cut data access time by 99% (24 hours to 15 minutes) and reduced processing costs by $20M+ annually via Big Data optimization.◆ Scaled Big Data Clinical Platform 4X, accelerating time-to-market and supporting enterprise integration.◆ Established governance frameworks enhancing transparency, risk management, and alignment with OKRs.

Tucson, Arizona, Us

As Principal TPM Consultant hired, managed, and mentored a global team of 35+ TPMs, analysts, and engineers, driving high performance and continuous improvement. Led large-scale IT projects, delivering transformative solutions across diverse industries. Directed a cross-functional team of 200+ to build Illinois's first online Unemployment Insurance Platform, transitioning from pen-and-paper to digital. Migrated $100M+ of legacy systems to modern Cloud & Data Center platforms, ensuring seamless modernization.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:◆ Grew company revenue from $0 to $4M+ by delivering high-impact IT solutions and services to diverse clients.◆ Achieved a 90% reduction in technical debt and a 30% cut in operational costs through a comprehensive cloud modernization initiative.◆ Steered a $120M turnaround by transitioning Illinois’s Unemployment Insurance from paper-based to online, processing $15B+ in benefits for 1.5M claimants over 3 years.◆ Reduced processing times by 50%+ with the launch of Illinois’s online Unemployment Insurance Platform.◆ Increased operational efficiency by 85% through enterprise-wide automation and process optimization initiatives.

◆ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Engaged by a Private Equity firm to revitalize HipaAnswers' HIPAA compliance SaaS offering. Led a diverse team to a triumphant product relaunch within a mere 5 months.◆ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 & 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Crafted an integrated CRM strategy, augmented QA/Testing procedures, and strategically outsourced web hosting, resulting in a combined 30% efficiency improvement and 40% IT savings. Improved Investor Banker confidence. Supported the venture financing process.

◆ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: Orchestrated a pivotal IT overhaul for a $500M retail chain with 650+ stores in the US and Canada. Managed a $50M portfolio, cutting budget by 60% and resource needs by 75%. Partnered closely with CXOs, restructuring team, vendors, and investment bankers.◆ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Led supply chain optimization projects, slashing incident count by 80%. Delivered Y2K compliance for 677 sites under 30% of the budget, saving $6M+ annually through systems and process enhancements.◆ 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Directed significant IT projects across North America, from data center migrations to telecom integrations. Championed post-merger integrations vital for a successful Chapter 11 emergence.◆ 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Guided the company through Chapter 11 to profitability and eventual sale. Instilled a knowledge-sharing ethos, mentoring senior IT leaders in diverse management practices.

◆ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 & 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Directed a project audit and turnaround strategy at Ceridian for an over-budget Employee Benefits Product, integrating PM & OO methodologies, and streamlined issue management.◆ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Pioneered an application integration of multiple Financial Asset Management Systems at US Bank, achieving 50% savings on allocated budget. Mentored and introduced agile and component-based architectures, significantly simplifying legacy fund management processes.◆ 𝗠𝗥𝗣 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Developed an MRP product to centralize and optimize siloed manufacturing processes at GML Incorporated. Revitalized an over-budget project through an iterative-incremental strategy and component-based architecture.

San Francisco, California, Us

◆ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Orchestrated the integration roadmap for customer loyalty programs across eight acquired companies at Time Warner Cable, emphasizing process optimization over system replacements, effectively managing teams in two locations.◆ 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Spearheaded the design and implementation of a system assisting chemists in developing niche automotive coatings, extending the current corporate application framework at 3M.◆ 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 & 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Conducted comprehensive business analysis for the SkyMiles Frequent Flier System at Delta Airlines, devising a robust RDBMS-based rule engine for 24x7 availability and high-performance.

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