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About Me
Education
Western Governors University 2016
MSc Management & Leadership
Western Governors University 2015
MBA
Concentration on IT Management
Marist College 1984
BSc Computer Science
Work & Experience
Lamb Weston 12/04/2023
Sr Director Data & Business Intelligence
Unified fragmented data efforts into a scalable, enterprise-wide global Data and Analytics function at this $6B+ global CPG organization, specializing in food services. Built and led a Chief Digital and AI Office focused on modernizing platforms, elevating global visibility, and facilitating top-line growth. Increased visibility and accelerated global decision-making by unifying digital and AI strategy and creating a decentralized Chief Digital and AI Office that transformed fragmented data efforts into an enterprise model. Enabled 4% YoY volume growth by aligning digital initiatives with commercial strategy, integrating data and AI capabilities across technical and business teams.. Reduced supply chain risk and positioned the company for global growth by strengthening resilience and scalability through a hybrid Snowflake-AWS–SAP Lakehouse architecture. Achieved $400K in annual savings and >$1M in year two through AI-driven inventory optimization that eliminated manual tasks for 26 employees. Improved project delivery by 24% by building and scaling a high-performance team of 60+ and balancing innovation with operational rigor.
Valmont Industries 12/07/2020 - 09/20/2023
Director Data Analytics & Insights
Hired as the first functional Chief Data and Analytics Officer of this $5B global organization specializing in industrial, high-tech manufacturing, and services. Drove the creation of a modern analytics foundation to accelerate global decision-making. Operationalized AI, strengthened governance, and delivered measurable value to business leaders globally across manufacturing and commercial functions. Achieved 80% faster delivery time and a 26% improvement in time-to-insight (Gartner benchmarked). Outperformed peers by transforming delivery and insights through a data-centric model and self-service analytics. Cut $1M in waste, increased production uptime, and reduced time-lost incidents 14%. Deployed AI/ML models in just 16 weeks to optimize material forecasts and HR/EHS processes. Improved retention by 15% in the first quarter and attracted top-tier talent by building a talent pipeline and culture of innovation that combined career growth opportunities with impactful data projects. Aligned compliance with innovation and strengthened trust in data by launching enterprise-wide governance programs, including data governance councils, reusable models, and AI/ML adoption frameworks with SAP backend.
AFL Global 07/16/2018 - 04/15/2020
Director of Business Solutions (and Interim CIO for a few months)
Brought in to modernize platforms and align business solutions with global business strategy at this 1.5B+ international manufacturer of fiber optic infrastructure, engineering, and solutions. Quickly transitioned from an enterprise architecture role to a business solutions leadership role and ultimately to Interim CIO. Redesigned the IT and data landscape to drive transformation, stabilize “burning platforms,” and prepare AFL for digital scaling. Generated $3.5M in first-year value by integrating technology modernization (including Oracle) with business operations and measurable process redesign. Saved $1M annually and boosted data usability by 34% by migrating enterprise data to Azure in a single quarter. Implemented MDM and governance to align manufacturing, sales, and marketing. Protected $30M in revenue and improved resilience by replacing two failing legacy platforms with modern cloud alternatives in under 12 months. Increased workforce efficiency and cross-functional alignment by deploying Microsoft Power Automate across Marketing, Manufacturing, and Operations, standardizing data usage and streamlining workflows. Reduced cost per user by 9% while expanding functionality by negotiating a Salesforce licensing agreement that improved ROI and sales enablement.
Virtual Business Office Associates 10/02/2017 - 07/13/2018
Director of Technology (Units CIO)
Recruited to create and execute a digital modernization plan focused on improving client onboarding and operational productivity for this operating unit of PwC specializing in healthcare revenue recognition. Quickly grew ROI by driving automation, improving data services, and providing scalable analytics. Strengthened client partnerships and reduced onboarding time from six months to under 30 days through scalable digital consulting practices. Projected a 75% reduction in onboarding costs and an 80% improvement in productivity by securing executive buy-in and funding for a multi-year digital strategy incorporating RPA (UiPath), Boomi, Tableau, and Power BI. Positioned the organization to scale client delivery at speed by designing and executing a digital roadmap that unified automation, enterprise data services, and advanced analytics into a single modernization plan.
Belden Incorporated 01/06/2003 - 09/29/2017
Global Sr Manager IT
networking, connectivity, and industrial automation solutions. Effectively fulfilled a mandate to modernize enterprise systems and elevate IT as a strategic business partner. Achieved this by building governance, driving global program delivery, and aligning technology investments with revenue and compliance priorities. Provided leadership that increased adoption of enterprise initiatives across APAC and EMEA while aligning IT strategy with local commercial needs. Improved project cycle times by 50% by establishing Belden’s first Global PMO, standardizing governance and reporting across global IT programs. Boosted CRM adoption from 6% to 89% by recovering a stalled deployment, replacing vendors, and transitioning to Salesforce. Reduced SAP and Salesforce license costs by 31% while improving user satisfaction 10% through streamlined environments. Directed a global sales operations transformation that generated $10M+ revenue, accelerated sales readiness by six weeks, and reduced quota revisions from 54 to two. Enhanced financial accuracy by forming a global finance “tiger team,” shifting consolidation and Wall Street reporting in under eight weeks.
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