Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Transformational IT leader with 20 years of experience, driving nine-figure sustainable benefits and fostering innovation through SaaS and AI solutions. Known for building happy, engaged teams with a 94% engagement rate and leading digital transformations that boost efficiency and growth. At Finning CAT, I spearheaded a global SaaS overhaul, achieving >$2XXM in sustainable benefits and advancing operational excellence. Leveraging AI-driven analytics, I improved customer relations and productivity while deploying 500,000+ digital safety checks to enhance workplace safety. I bring a passion for software development, strategic AI integration, product management, and cultivating high-performing teams. My goal is to drive success through innovative technology solutions that make a lasting impact on business and culture in a senior tech leadership role. #DigitalTransformation #SaaS #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #Leadership #Agile #CloudComputing #DataAnalytics #Innovation #TechLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #SafetyMetrics #WorkplaceSecurity #ChangeManagement #AILeadership #InnovationStrategy #TechInnovation #DigitalLeadership #CultureTransformation
As a Field Chief Technology Officer, I partner with strategic energy customers to create technology strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on AI + cloud + security. • Lead technology initiatives to drive digital transformation, leveraging Azure and AI to enhance efficiency & security for large energy sector companies. • Develop and implement multi-year roadmaps to accelerate cloud adoption and unlock new capabilities. • Collaborate with C-level executives to align IT strategies with business objectives, enabling innovation and growth.
Lead strategic technology design and AI-driven innovation, empowering organizations to achieve operational excellence and competitive advantage through tailored solutions. • Craft comprehensive technology strategies and roadmaps, aligning IT initiatives with business objectives to drive digital transformation across various industries. • Design and implement AI strategies, leveraging machine learning and data analytics to enhance decision-making processes and operational efficiency. • Provide leadership in Agile methodologies and project management, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
Delivered $200+ in sustainable annual benefits while leading a team of 30 to implement a global PaaS strategy, transforming sales, service, and safety processes. • Implemented strategic decision frameworks that enhanced governance and accelerated innovation across multi-cloud environments. • Championed DevSecOps practices, securing applications and ensuring operational continuity while driving a culture of continuous improvement. • Built a high-performing team that consistently exceeded targets by fostering an environment of collaboration, creativity, and growth.
Increased employee engagement from 50% to 94% by leading the global SaaS application Center of Excellence, driving digital transformation across key business functions. • Achieved $1.2M in annual software licensing savings through strategic vendor management and effective negotiations. • Led the development and deployment of cloud-based safety applications, resulting in over 500,000 digital safety checks and improved workplace safety metrics. • Encouraged a culture of innovation that empowered team members to take ownership of their work and drive continuous improvement.
Spearheaded a CRM transformation delivering $1M+ in annual savings, while leading the CRM Center of Excellence to enhance process efficiency and customer engagement. • Negotiated vendor license costs, resulting in significant cost savings and improved resource allocation. • Developed and implemented CRM strategies that aligned with business objectives, driving enhanced customer interactions and operational efficiency. • Built and led a team focused on delivering customer-centric solutions, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Led digital transformation initiatives that significantly improved IT service delivery and operational effectiveness across the Structures & Logistics division. • Introduced the formal Business Relationship Manager (BRM) role, improving IT service delivery and strengthening relationships with key business stakeholders. • Delivered the Office 365 cloud migration project and deployed CRM solutions across multiple continents, overcoming significant challenges to achieve success. • Fostered a culture of collaboration between IT and business units, ensuring that technology initiatives were aligned with strategic business goals.
Drove strategic business architecture initiatives that enhanced CRM capabilities, consistently exceeding leadership and performance targets. • Led the development of strategic business architecture frameworks that supported CRM enhancements and drove organizational change. • Collaborated closely with senior management to align technology initiatives with broader business objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and innovation. • Consistently exceeded performance goals by fostering a culture of innovation and strategic alignment within the IT department.
Reduced product development costs by over 75% as part of the executive team, leading strategic technology initiatives and establishing a robust Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) methodology. • Bridged the gap between business and technology, driving cost efficiencies and accelerating product development timelines. • Established and led the implementation of a comprehensive ALM framework, enabling the successful launch of multiple products. • Fostered a culture of innovation and collaboration within the technology team, resulting in increased productivity and improved business outcomes.