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Forbes Technology CouncilOfficial Member
Nov. 2024Forbes Technology Council (FTC) is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives. FTC is one of a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC).
Lamb WestonSenior Director Data and Analytics
Dec. 2023Eagle, Idaho, United StatesDeveloped, presented and gained agreement (in 90 days) and currently delivering on Lamb Weston's data & analytics strategy and roadmap. Providing data and digital capabilities across Lamb Weston globally. Partnering closely with business partners and global technology solutions to meet growing international needs. Delivered several initiatives, including increased productivity for inventory reconciliation (1655 hours saved / month) in five weeks with a dashboard tool, partnering with Supply Chain, Analytics Team, and Data & Analytics; Saved hundreds of thousands of dollars (productivity improvements) with the Alteryx AIP program across Finance, Commercial and Supply Chain; and reduced costs and improved time to value by over 90% with SAP data sources. Successfully tackling data challenges via collaborative efforts for short-term needs while working hand-in-hand with all the diverse stakeholders to expedite the construction of the Lamb Weston Data Lakehouse (Global Data Repository) with a Medallion Architecture and reusable data products in Snowflake for our strategic solution. Transformed the Data & Analytics function to be more collaborative and cross-functional, acquired the most critical needed capabilities while developing others in-house. Accelerating data and tool literacy through education, innovation programs, and enablement teams linked to business functions. Already started improving Data Quality and Master Data Management across the organization. Providing digital leadership with major transformational projects in Finance, Operations, and Commercial. With technologies including SAP S/4 HANA, Salesforce, Alteryx, AWS, and Snowflake.
HawksroostChief Digital Officer (CDO)
Oct. 2023 - Dec. 2023Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina AreaSpecializing in Digital and AI transformations; Virtual and Fractional CDO & CIO Services, Digital Transformation, IT Optimization, and Business Relationship consultancy. Advising BoD and C-Suite of Manufacturers on approaches on how to approach Digital and AI Transformations and roadmaps to get > $1M in value in 1 year.
Valmont Industries, Inc.Director - Data Analytics and Insights
Dec. 2020 - Sep. 2023United StatesRecipient of Informatica's 2023 prestigious Innovation - Business Acceleration Honoree Award! Valmont, a global organization valued at $5B, specializes in industrial high-tech, manufacturing, and services across Utilities, Solar, Telecom, and Agriculture (including Irrigation Systems and Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics). As part of the Global Information Technology team, I drove the transformation to a Data-Driven Organization, with strategy, execution and program management with Data, Analytics, RPA, Self-Service, Data Literacy, and AI/ML. Employed technologies like Microsoft Azure Cloud Data Services, Informatica Cloud, Alteryx, Databricks, QAD, IFS, SAGE, SAP, and Microsoft Power Platform. Accomplishments: • Developed a 3-year data & analytics strategy for 39+ ERP instances and 700+ business applications, improving quality, trustworthiness, and usability while addressing diverse needs. • Modernized Data Architecture by transitioning to Databricks Lakehouse on Microsoft Azure Cloud Data Services, achieving an 80% speed increase through automation. • Reorganized Data & Analytics into a Center of Excellence, enhancing transparency and collaboration. Self-service visualization and reporting increased from 43% to 96% in two years. Reduced licensing costs by migrating to Microsoft Power BI Service. • Transformed the team to generate insights rather than reports. Leveraged Alteryx, Informatica Cloud, and Valmont Insights program, reducing Time to Insights by 21% in two years. • Established Shared-Service Advanced Analytics team with successful experiments in Material Utilization Forecast and Safety Predictions. Through these achievements, my team and I have positioned Valmont as a leader in digital innovation, fostering a data-driven culture for informed decision-making and enabling success in a competitive landscape.
HawksroostChief Data Officer
May. 2020 - Dec. 2020Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina AreaSpecialized in providing Virtual/Fractional CDO & CIO Services, Digital Transformation, IT Optimization, and Business Relationship consultancy. Collaborated with companies to maximize the business value of IT investments. Accomplishments: • Developed a comprehensive 3-year strategy, roadmap, competency mapping, and organizational structure for the Enterprise Data Management function in a $2.8B globally distributed manufacturing company. • Created and published toolkits to streamline operational tasks by employing the principles of elimination, automation, or delegation. Additionally, provided guidance on vendor selection and strategy development. • Implemented an educational series covering Practical Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Digital and Data Transformation, and Business Relationship Management, enabling clients to enhance their knowledge and capabilities in these critical areas. • Took the lead in vendor selection for Robotic Process Automation (RPA), evaluating options such as UIPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, and Power Automate, with UIPath ultimately being selected. • Successfully conducted initial Proof of Concepts in Finance and Operations, resulting in cost savings of over $500K in Year 1. Through these accomplishments, I effectively guided organizations in leveraging technology to drive operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic growth by Data and Digital transformation.
AFLDirector of Business Solutions and Integration
Jul. 2018 - Apr. 2020Duncan, SCAFL, a global company valued at over $1 billion, specializes in Fiber Optics encompassing Manufacturing, Engineering, Services, and Training. Initially hired as the Enterprise Architect, rapidly promoted to lead Applications and Business Solutions. Managed a team of 32 professionals, utilizing technologies such as SAP, Oracle ERP, EPICOR, Sepasoft MES, SFDC, Microsoft Power Platform, and Microsoft Azure Cloud Data Services. Accomplishments: • Developed a 3-year strategic roadmap gaining C-Suite buy-in, unlocking the company's untapped potential and establishing foundational elements for growth. • Successfully sourced, hired, and onboarded an Architecture Team, driving IT and business transformation. Achieved a 50% increase in value creation and a notable 28% improvement in overall satisfaction. • Optimized the IT Application Team, enhancing business focus and agility. Eliminated, automated, or delegated low-value operational tasks, resulting in a 25% increase in innovation delivery. • Delivered over $2 million in operational savings through platform consolidations, reducing annual costs by $1 million. Implemented strategies to decrease subscription costs by 9% and improve operational efficiencies. • Mitigated a revenue at risk situation worth $30 million per month by leading the replacement of two critical burning platforms. • Led a technical team utilizing Microsoft Power Apps, Power BI, and Flow to standardize, automate, and visualize competitor, customer, and industrial information. Empowered leaders with enhanced insights for strategic planning. My contributions have propelled AFL's IT and business functions, driving operational excellence, cost savings, and strategic growth in the evolving Fiber Optics industry.
Virtual Business Office AssociatesDirector Of Information Technology
Oct. 2017 - Jul. 2018Columbia, SCVBOA is a healthcare consulting company operating as a unit within PwC, specializing in assisting client hospitals with revenue recognition from insurance companies. Hired to revamp the IT organization, improve effectiveness, and enhance operational value. Led a team of 17 employees and played a pivotal role in implementing strategic changes. Managed data processing, programming, and technical decisions, utilizing technologies such as Dell Boomi, Microsoft SQL, Power BI, and UIPath. Accomplishments: • Developed a formal training program for new Data Associates, reducing training time by an impressive 600% from 6 months to under 1 month. This initiative significantly improved IT flexibility and enabled faster onboarding of new team members, enhancing operational efficiency. • Enhanced communication between the Technology and Operations teams, resulting in over 25% improvements in reducing rework and client issues. This achievement was attained within a span of 90 days, demonstrating the ability to drive positive outcomes through effective collaboration. • Implemented process improvements and enhanced communication with operations, resulting in a 35% reduction in rework. This optimization initiative led to smoother operations and increased efficiency. • Led the investigation of technology improvements, resulting in the creation and approval of a multi-year strategic plan encompassing Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Enterprise Data Services (EDS), and Visualization/Analytical tools. Anticipated operational efficiency gains of over 60% were projected through the implementation of these technology enhancements within 90 days. Through my leadership and strategic initiatives, VBOA witnessed notable improvements in IT operations, resulting in enhanced efficiency, reduced rework, and increased value delivery for client hospitals.
BeldenGlobal Senior IT Manager
Jan. 2003 - Oct. 2017Indianapolis, Indiana AreaBelden is a global manufacturer of cable, connectivity, and signal transmission equipment with a market value of $2.4 billion. Accomplishments: • Spearheaded the delivery, and support for a centralized Global BI System (SQL & Hyperion), increasing global BI users by 400% through value proposition development, and delivered 0.5% commercial productivity in Year 1. • Successfully turned around a failing SFDC implementation project, completing it on-time and within budget. Significantly improved satisfaction with CRM from 6% to 89% using Salesforce.com; and, working with Marketing, created a formal Lead process under SFDC. This effort resulted in an increase in revenue by $20 million from the lead nurturing process. • Reduced the number of tools by 25% and transitioned to a cloud-based model, improving delivery time by 50%. • Led Business Relationship Management and influenced multi-geography Sales Teams representing over $1 billion in revenue. Streamlined the quota build process by 6 weeks and reduced quota changes from 54 in 2014 to 2 in 2015, enabling the release of quotas prior to the new fiscal year. • Coordinated the IT Leadership Team, serving as a valued resource to the CIO. Improved overall satisfaction by 10%, reduced monthly license costs by 31%, and identified $1 million in SAP shelfware. • Formed a Tiger Team with global senior financial staff, transitioning the financial consolidation process to a platform-based solution in under 8 weeks. • Led the integration of underperforming IT operations of Trapeze Networks into Belden. Realigned staff and delivered a technology roadmap, completing the project in 6 weeks. • Proposed, secured funding, and successfully delivered over $8 million worth of regional( APAC) IT information system improvements. Through my leadership and strategic initiatives, Belden achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction.
Poughkeepsie Day SchoolDirector of Technology / Technical Coordinator
Aug. 1999 - Jul. 2002Poughkeepsie, New YorkPoughkeepsie Day School is a private, multi-campus school serving K-12. 300+ students. Starting as a parent volunteer, hired full-time to create a build out the technical foundation and develop the technology academic program. Accomplishments: • Introduced and implemented technology program to school leadership, Board of Directors, and community organizations to create technology vision. • Purchased and deployed new server, turning donated PCs into smart terminals and expanded network to support administration and educational networks.
IBMAdvisory Software Engineer / UI Java Developer
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 2002Poughkeepsie, New YorkIBM is a multi-billion dollar global corporation. Hired as a User Interface Developer to create customer-facing Java apps to facilitate customers in the administration of IBM's Parallel Processes Platform. Accomplishments: • Implemented IP wizard, reducing critical situations occurring from 85% to 10%. • Salvaged $10M client account and secured $5M in sales through the identification of ISP issues.
MHVNET/Computer Solutions by Hawkinson/ Cyber~iaChief Executive Officer / President
May. 1992 - Dec. 1997Poughkeepsie, New YorkPrivate technology companies servicing consulting, contracting, Internet Service Provider, and retail training needs of local business clients: Accomplishments: • Launched small computer consulting business, Computer Solutions by Hawkinson, leading contract development projects with 3 major clients. • Launched MHVNET, Inc. in 1993 to provide clients with an alternative, lower-cost Internet Service Provider (ISP)—developed business plan, secured funding with a local bank, built data center, and opened MHVNET for business. • Purchased, and re-launched Cyber~ia (a retail Internet cafe at local shopping mall providing Internet access, training, and web design.) in 1994. Successes: • Maximized profitability by conceiving the idea to offer a series of tiered pricing plans for monthly access to Internet service. • Launched a shared services model with local business partners, improving service, lowering costs, and allowing for fast market expansion. • Sold business in early 1997 after completing the due diligence on 15 identified companies for potential merger/acquisition. • Recovered initial funding investment within 6 months by selling tiered-pricing subscription services. • Grew business to 8 employees within 1 year. • Closed business after 1 year, focusing on more profitable consulting services.
KollmorgenSenior Software Engineer
Apr. 1984 - May. 1992New Windsor, New York, United StatesAs a senior software engineer I was responsible for a small team of developers in creating Color Science software products. My most important work was with the first Point of Purchase Color Matching System which allowed Paint/Hardware stores to match colors and dispense paint for homeowners. This work was done in collaboration with PPG and Red Devil Dispensers.
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