Grassroots establishment of an Enterprise Analytics organization built on a modernized data foundation that supports three pillars of service: Business Intelligence, Self-Service Analytics, and Data Science.Our team of data scientists and software engineers are leveraging state-of-the-art platforms. We have established data pipelines from various internal and external data sources. We are leveraging descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive modeling techniques. We continue to deliver point-in-time analytics as well as complete applications with integrated predictive and prescriptive algorithms.

Led a team of Architects develop strategic roadmaps to help deliver business value through IT initiatives. Focusing in the areas of Application, Security, Information, and Technology architecture.Drove a key initiative to bring Advanced Analytics in as a strategic capability.

Responsible for delivering first class IT services in the areas of Server Administration, Database Administration, and Release Administration.Led key cost savings initiatives including migrating from HP-UX based infrastructure to Red Hat on x86 servers. Leveraged virtualization using VMware to improve application availability, time to market, and overall server utilization.

Led a private firm in the delivery of risk management services to the Greater Chicagoland area. Drove operational efficiency and cost management through tough market conditions. Leveraged technology to help improve customer service and sales.

Leader for Global Database organization with teams located in United Stated, Canada, Argentina, Great Britain, India, Vietnam and ChinaLed Plan/Build/Run activities involving Oracle, SQL Server, and InformixLed Applications DBA teams responsible for multiple regional and global E-Business Suite implementationsLed project to in-source DBA organization in an effort to improve alignment with application support teamsEstablished new DBA Teams in Hanoi, Vietnam and Cordoba, ArgentinaLed Governance activities for Midrange Computing and identified cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities

Led Professional Services Organization in North AmericaResponsible for delivering solutions to customers Led the transition of Professional Services from a Cost-Center to a Profit-CenterCreated High Availability solutions utilizing Quest Software productsDelivered technical presentations to prospective customers

Led DBA team during the successful implementation of Oracle Applications 11.0.3Key Accomplishments:Converted 10.7 Character to 10.7 NCA architectureImplemented OPS with Oracle ApplicationsDeveloped instance strategy to support complex multi-region OA implementation