Nicholas Dodd, MBA

Technology & Strategy Leader | Driving Scalable Innovation and Measurable Business Impact

San Antonio, Texas, United States

About

I am a technology and strategy leader focused on translating complex problems into scalable, business-driven solutions. I’ve applied technology across multiple industries and domains, partnering with stakeholders to drive innovation, operational improvement, and measurable outcomes. I bring a disciplined, execution-oriented mindset shaped by earning my MBA from Duquesne University and serving as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. That experience has strengthened my ability to lead through ambiguity, align teams around strategic priorities, and deliver results in high-stakes environments. Today, I operate at the intersection of technology and strategy—driving initiatives that improve performance, enable growth, and position organizations for long-term success. I’m particularly effective in roles that require cross-functional leadership, clear decision-making, and scaling impact beyond individual teams.

Experience

  • Innovation Manager at H-E-B
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • United States Army Reserve (On-site)
    • Officer
      May 2021 - Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      • Plans, Supervises, and Executes training plans ensuring Soldiers are proficient for mission. • Manages resource and supply movements to ensure mission required capabilities are met. • Leverages strategic thinking to ensure alignment from strategic, operational, and tactical approaches, while appropriately managing risk.

    • Non-Commissioned Officer
      Nov 2015 - May 2021 · 5 yrs 7 mos

      • Coached and mentored junior Soldiers, fostering their professional growth and development. • Planned and managed the execution of various projects and tasks, ensuring timely completion.

  • Cyber Security Engineer at Millennium Corporation
    Jul 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Advised on security configurations based on STIG compliance and purple team assessment improving cybersecurity readiness. • Integrated new technologies like a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution, and developed Data Loss Prevention strategy laying the ground work for future AI integration.

  • Program Analyst at The Intelligence and Security Advisors, LLC (ISA)
    Apr 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Led a team in architecting and designing Enterprise Governance of IT for a large organization improving and optimizing IT investment compliance for audits. • Utilized frameworks including TBM, ITIL, COBIT 2019, and TOGAF to strengthen IT Governance across multiple domains.

  • Search Engine Optimization Analyst at rue21
    Jul 2021 - Apr 2022 · 10 mos

    • Developed comprehensive reporting protocols to enhance stakeholder engagement and improve user experience. • Streamlined naming conventions within three months to boost searchability.