New York, New York, United States
Global Executive with deep experience driving technology enabled business transformations. Worldwide technology leadership responsibilities for organizations with 2500+ resources. Strategic thinker, able to provide technology direction and leadership, set expectations, and deliver against those expectations. Produces major business cost savings while improving customer service. Improve operational processes by identifying problem areas, developing effective technology systems, and introducing quality assurance measures. Contribute comprehensive management expertise by administering large budgets, hiring and training staff, and participating in strategic planning. Industries: Financial, Ecommerce, Retail NOTABLE • International leadership of technology and operations supporting 120+ locations and 9 datacenters worldwide with concurrent, ongoing project list of 80 to 100. • Built large private and public Cloud-SaaS data centers infrastructure. • Utilizes Virtualization to successfully build and consolidate data centers. • Extensive experience implementing ERP, Cloud and BYOD technologies including Salesforce.com, Office 365, SharePoint, Box VoIP, and VDI reducing capex by 40%. • Instilled collaboration, positive user experiences and corporate data security increasing productivity by 30%. SPECIALTIES: Executive Management, Digital Transformation, Cost Reduction, Supplier Risk, Business Process Re engineering, M&A, IPO, Budget Planning, Operational & Reputational Risk, Financial Planning, IT Audits, Data center Integration, ,Process Improvement, Data Security, PMO, Scrum, Cybersecurity, NIST, Project Management, Infrastructure Design, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Strategic Planning, Data Warehousing SaaS,Cloud,Core Banking Systems (Loans, Deposits, Internet/Electronic Banking, Cash Management) Customer Service, Data Centers, Logistics, Supply Chain, HR, Consulting, P&L, KPI, ERP, CRM, IT Infrastructure, Applications Development, Salesforce, SOX, SAS70, Ecommerce
Board Member of the MBA Leaders Forum Professional Association, a division of the MBA Standards Board. The MBASB defines global competency standards for MBA-level business education and offers three professional credentials: CMBA™, MBAe™, and Certified MBA™.
Provide interim CIO CTO consulting for enterprise transformation (ERP, Cloud, infrastructure Cybersecurity, CRM, Digital Strategy), GenAI implementation, cybersecurity, & M&A readiness, scaling teams from 0-50, transform product from idea to MVP VC’S ready. Lead strategy and execution for IT modernization across FinTech, startups, and private equity environments, driving cost saving improvements.
Watermark Lodging Trust- now part of Brookfield Property-$5B, An internally managed non-traded commercial real estate REIT/Asset management with increased scale & operating efficiencies. WLT, an SEC registrant is a premier lodging REIT/PE with a portfolio of high-quality lodging assets. Implemented the transformation of two funding organization(M&A), transitioning an archaic legacy into a cutting edge cloud based platform. This strategic upgrade elevated information and data for both companies, while enhancing operational efficiency, with an eye to audit and compliance matters, to meet regulations for IPO readiness. Sprearheaded strategic direction, provide leadership for the IT department ensuring the company's information technology activities are secure and stable, while providing an enabling capability used to help maximize profits commensurate with the best interest of shareholders, & customers. Oversee development & implementation of comprehensive IT policies, standards(NIST, SOX, SOC1, SOC2) & procedures to ensure the security, integrity, & availability of data, systems, & networks. Collaborate with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, department heads, and external partners, to identify opportunities, address challenges, and deliver impactful solutions. Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise-wide technology solutions, including ERP, systems cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and business intelligence/analytics tools. Manage the IT (P&L) budget, monitor expenditures, and optimize resource allocation to maximize ROI and cost-effectiveness. Design and implemented an AI-driven automated tool-based vulnerability management framework that continuously monitors and detects Cybersecurity threats & Vulnerabilities. Foster a culture of innovation & continuous improvement by championing agile methodologies, promoting knowledge sharing, & encouraging professional development opportunities.
Lead Almod (De Beers's site holder) worldwide global information technology strategy, direct teams in the specific areas of planning, architecture, enterprise applications, infrastructure, operations, IT security & risk management as well as IT procurement. Provide the vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives in alignment with Almod business strategy. oversee the planning, delivery, and maintenance of cost effective technology solutions needed to support 150 worldwide locations in 20 countries. Brought in to refresh and improve the entire IT and operations portfolio and lead transformation efforts. Rebuilt network, DR, security, implemented BYOD and Mobile architecture (VDI-in a-Box, XenServer etc), refreshed infrastructure, completed visualization, and greatly improved system performance and stability. Improved controls and processes,moved from "good enough" to "excellent" performance. Craft Technological Leadership and Innovation for lasting, sustainable success in Consumer Goods, Embracing transformational Technologies, build innovating, and scaling transformation digital technologies to further elevate Almod’s customer experience as a global omni-channel brand. Transformed IT from a cost center to a strategic value driver. Develops global technology platforms which streamline business operations while improving service to clients at reduced costs, drive digital transformation efforts, transforming the company from old school to new school. Responsible for developing global, multi-tenancy, commercial and retail software as a service (SaaS) and web based solutions. Responsible for supporting company’s luxury in-store retail,e-commerce business and ERP implementation.
Fundtech (now Finastra) Financial leading provider of B2B fintech banking technology including payment systems, (EFT, Payments, Ach, Cash management, Fund transfer, Loans, Mobile Banking) to 800 banks and commercial corporations in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. Provide global leadership to operationally-focused IT organization, transforming it into a strategic organization that enables business growth and operational efficiencies. . Maintain a sophisticated network of data centers, server network, and worldwide 24x7 helpdesk supports. Lead development and engineering teams in all product verticals and business units.Responsible for all software systems being utilized to support internal day to day operations, driving the use of new technologies, and the use of financial systems, such as Salesforce.com CRM and Oracle ERP. Responsible for budgeting, planning, analysis, and implementation of all banking systems and infrastructure efforts. Align IT objectives and programs to enterprise objectives and strategies. Work with senior leadership to set direction, and technical implementation of systems. Managed 120–200 staff across global regions; developed centralized PMO & Agile practices. Led end-to-end IT transformation and cost optimization post-merger; delivered $15M saving. Built global SaaS, PaaS and iSaaS cloud infrastructure supporting B2B banking systems. Oversaw on-time delivery of 80-120 ongoing global Fintech projects & external vendors. Successfully completed a turnaround of the technology organization and a reengineering of the business global infrastructure and product, delivering cost savings of $10M. Negotiated SLA, reducing annual hardware and software costs by 40%. Achieved division profitability within 6 months:
Head of Technology and Operations for leading provider of financial technology to banks and financial corporations with Accountability for all business information technology resources. Member of the Executive Committee. Responsible for global IT across 15 businesses and locations. Staff of 1600+ employees plus offshore partners. Directed the entire IT platforms including strategy development, best practices, Business Continuity Management (BCM), tools, technologies, process engineering, outsourcing, application development, and infrastructures Coordinated and oversaw effective integration and transition from legacy to one platform and new applications while integrated nine acquired companies into one global company (M&A). Instituted IT Governance including policies/procedures to standardize worldwide IT operations. Supported the highly professional Engineering users introducing new technologies to improve efficiencies and streamline business processes.