Accomplished IT Executive with proven success leading organizations and driving transformation initiatives to support explosive growth while cost-effectively optimizing capabilities in alignment with business strategy. Expert at driving cutting edge technology solutions on a global scale to deliver world-class infrastructure efficiencies that generate significant cost savings and support growth. ► TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY: Engineered innovative IT infrastructure strategy to support exponential growth of a service and solutions organization; improved service levels by 50%, optimized capabilities, and solidified market position while yielding $2.0M in cost saving and maximizing shareholder value. ► MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: Led acquisitions - IT integration activities of multiple strategic businesses and directed successful technological conversions to centralized infrastructure resulting in $10M in cost savings, maximizing investment and shareholder value. ►BUILDING EFFECTIVE TEAMS: Proven track record hiring and developing top talent and to consistently transform the organization to deliver capabilities to align with the business strategy. Known as a team-building expert and to turnaround under-performing IT teams. ► FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Proven as an accomplished, respected IT professional with hands-on experience directing industry-leading large organizations and managing technology budgets of over $60+ million to consistently deliver outstanding results. Key competencies:• Team Leadership: Inspiring, Approachable, Engagement, Mentorship, Retention• Strategic Planning• Business Alignment• Customer Experience - Service Oriented• Cost Savings & TCO• Technology Planning & Innovation• Mergers & Acquisitions • Multi-Industry: Retail, Multi-media, Manufacturing, Banking & Insurance Available for interim consulting engagements as well as full time opportunities, please contact me directly at wgdabney@verizon.net