With a combined background in IT and business, and strong technical knowledge, I have a 20+-year proven track record in technology-leadership roles and IT solutions integration experience.I manage and deliver innovative business solutions. I bring together technology and processes expertise to develop a strategic road map to consistently align IT services with business needs and create value. I am experienced at framing and evaluating data challenges, and then delivering clearly defined outcomes. I am passionate about automating processes and improving business systems for faster delivery of information and analysis.I also ensure that the IT infrastructure is meeting best practices/industry standards and performance requirements. I’ve successfully managed geographically disbursed, high-performance teams of programmers and analysts. I am at my best when clarifying and persuading, using clear and simple language to win others over and direct them towards a big-picture vision. I am enthusiastic, optimistic and inspire trust. I lead by example and foster a work environment that encourages quality, productivity and innovation.I’m currently Director of Operations for Real Estate Solutions, where my strategies have resulted in consistent profit growth, 20% expense reduction and a 200% cash flow increase. I previously worked for Allstate Insurance in several senior IT roles. At Allstate, I demonstrated the ability to deliver projects on time and under budget. As a Senior IT Manager, I oversaw a $3M cost improvement, a 33% reduction in staff by using co-source staffing and a 30% decrease in monthly reporting life cycles cost. I took a break from the corporate world and became a successful entrepreneur. I am now seeking a return to an IT career, with the added benefit of my recent experience in a start-up environment. I am pursuing a role as a Director or Senior IT Manager where I can establish a track record of on-time delivery and innovation.