Innovative and results driven technology executive, with a proven track record of building high-performing technical teams, aligning technology with business, and delivering results. Skilled in managing software development, SDLC, Agile development, infrastructure projects, and technical engineering to support and drive business objectives. Adept at directing technology initiatives, and translating business needs into technical solutions.Leading & Managing Teams: Skilled in building, leading, and challenging teams of technical experts to drive projects and solutions that support business goals. Proven record of transforming teams into successful, high-achieving contributors, including local, remote, offshore, exempt, and contract resources.Technology Strategy: Adept at preparing organizations for scale and challenging the group to build and maintain a foundation for all other parts of the organization to execute.Technology Operations and Support: Known for delivering high-level support to internal and external customers. Expert at designing, building, delivering, and maintaining robust and reliable IT Operations.Aligning Costs: Skilled at positioning IT to become a value creator for the business by partnering with boards, executive leadership, and key stakeholders. Vendor & Contract Management: Proficient in negotiating complex vendor contracts and maintenance agreements to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensuring alignment with needs of organization.Fostering Innovation: Passionate advocate of continuous improvement through iterative practice. Incremental change is often achieved by simplifying business processes and the underlying technology infrastructure.Effective Communication: Expert at delivering effective and simple communication, regardless of the complexity of the problem or topic, or technical aptitude of the audience.