Senior most technology executive at GS1 US overseeing a team of 100+ staff and contractors. Leading an enterprise digital transformation focused on process simplification, automation, modernization, and improved customer experience. Responsible for shaping, evangelizing and implementing the overall technology strategy and providing vision and leadership.• Transformed technology delivery capability through successful implementation of Scaled Agile Framework• Implemented cloud first strategy leveraging Microsoft Azure technology stack• Delivered cloud-based customer facing SaaS solution (Data Hub platform)• Transformed GS1 US e-commerce capabilities leveraging Azure Logic apps to automate fulfillment of GS1 Company Prefixes• Replaced legacy ERP & CRM solutions with an integrated Dynamics 365 solution• Developed and oversaw implementation of NIST based cyber security maturity framework

Provided vision and leadership and developed information technology initiatives in support of the corporate mission• Implemented integrated logistics and supply chain management solutions for enterprise customers incl. Pitney Bowes, Under Armour, Amazon and IBM• Initiated digital transformation and migration to cloud services• Successfully rolled out enhanced enterprise track and trace application for global key accounts

Led technology globally for GENEWIZ. Responsible for the development of the corporate Laboratory Information Management System and for systems and infrastructure. Collaborated with C-level management to define strategic direction and improve organizational processes.• Successfully implemented NetSuite ERP with complex integration to corporate Laboratory Information Management System• Implemented a project management methodology and a PMO Organization• Led, planned, developed and implemented internal and customer facing technology solutions in support of enterprise objectives

Led, created and managed the technology strategy, budget and goals for the startup division. Analyzed needs of the division and determined the best ways to meet business objectives through technology. Planned, coordinated, and managed all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of divisional applications and solutions. • Successfully implemented Salesforce.com solution to manage leads and sales activity• Designed and implemented corporate communication strategy leveraging website and social media• Led an initiative to design and develop a new insurance and surety technology platform

Responsible for leading and managing all information technology operations in the Americas. Led a dynamic, customer-focused technology services organization that supported both internal and external customers. Identified, designed, developed, implemented, and supported cost effective technology solutions. Performed project planning, prioritization, and management. Managed 50+ member team with annual operating budget of $15 million.• Created the new strategic vision for IT, travelling internationally to evangelize and execute new direction• Managed enterprise wide IT operations and implemented ITSM and service level management systems• Managed development of internal and customer facing software solutions and database interfaces• Implemented IT security policies and procedures and oversaw ISO audit• Defined and led an enterprise wide resource optimization project that improved productivity, reduced costs, and established a Regional IT Competence Center for the Americas• Optimized infrastructure through data center consolidation and virtualization technologies resulting in an estimated $5 million reduction of annual operating cost

Led and managed Panalpina’s technical support team supporting 5000 internal users as well as external customers 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The organizations and users supported were distributed amongst separate operating companies located throughout the Americas.