Robert Schrader

IT Strategist | Business Process Improvement | Mergers and Acquisitions | Integrations | Building world class technology infrastructure and teams

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

About

Experienced information technology executive, seeking a dynamic role within a growing organization to shape and execute the corporate technology vision. With a proven track record of technical and non-technical project leadership, I am a purposeful and self-motivated leader with a passion for taking ownership and driving change in IT environments. I have the ability to ensure reliable, secure, responsive, and cost-effective technology solutions while adhering to industry best practices and standards. My exceptional communication skills and credibility with senior management, peers, and stakeholders have contributed to my success in delivering enterprise deployments, service/product launches, budget management, process improvements, and strategic planning. I am a seasoned professional with a background in cross-functional operations, human resources, mergers and acquisitions, risk assessment and business process improvements. Ready to take on a challenging role and contribute to the success of the organization. AREAS OF EXPERTISE - Corporate and departmental leadership: effective management and motivation of teams to achieve goals of the department and organization - Local, national, and global IT and business operations: expertise in navigating complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions - Personnel manager: build and maintain high-performing teams, empowering them to deliver exceptional results and to achieve their own goals and grow - Strategic decision-making: identify opportunities and risks and make sound choices that drive success - Vendor management: build and maintain effective relationships with partners and suppliers, to ensure a reliable supply chain for IT services and products - Identifying opportunities: Be they business process improvement, streamlining operations and/or boosting productivity and efficiency - Infrastructure management: Ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations, including networking, cloud, and telecommunications - Project manager: Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders - Software development lifecycle: from planning and design to implementation, testing, support and maintenance - Mergers and acquisitions: navigate complex transitions and integrate IT systems and business processes effectively as either the merging, buying or selling organization - Systems integration: ensuring diverse IT systems can work together effectively to support business and departmental goals

Experience

  • Vice President of Information Technology and Operations at NuAge IT Inc - Managed IT and cloud solutions
    Jul 2016 - Present · 10 yrs

  • Cash Money (On-site)
    • Vice President of Information Technology (Subsidiary Curo Financial Technologies Corp)
      Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Director of Information Technology (Subsidiary Curo Financial Technologies Corp)
      Mar 2012 - Mar 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Information Technology Manager
      Dec 2001 - Mar 2012 · 10 yrs 4 mos

  • Information Technology Manager at DataWave (Puchased AT&T PrePaid Card Company)
    Jul 2001 - Dec 2001 · 6 mos

  • Information Technology Manager at AT&T PrePaid Card Company (Division of AT&T Canada Enterprises - which purchased SmarTalk Canada)
    Apr 1999 - Jul 2001 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Information Systems Manager at SmarTalk Canada (Purchased Cardinal Voicecard)
    Nov 1998 - Apr 1999 · 6 mos