Simply Business Apps, Inc.

Co-Founder & CEO

AYBABTU Holdings LLC (d.b.a. Solvo Consulting)

At Solvo Consulting, the focus is on optimizing the core engines that drive business success. 

➟ In Sales Operations, sales teams are equipped with strategies, tools, and insights for efficient deal closures. 

➟ Through Marketing Operations, marketing efforts are honed for maximum reach and ROI. 

➟ With Customer Success Operations, every customer interaction becomes meaningful, fostering increased loyalty and retention. 

By integrating these pivotal operations, businesses benefit from a seamless, data-driven approach that streamlines processes, enhances performance, and boosts the bottom line.

Founder & Chief Enabler

AltiaTek

Reporting directly to the CEO, helped to launch this startup from the ground up, building all Sales & Marketing processes, GTM plans, tools, partnerships, contracts, and more.

➟ Hired and enabled Sales & Marketing team in the US and Honduras.

➟ Defined revenue streams, ICPs, and sales approach to create a $2M+ pipeline of qualified leads.

➟ Implemented tools and processes to ensure tight alignment between Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success.

Sr. Director of Sales & Marketing, Americas

Plat4mation

Recruited to lead and refresh the US-based Sales function on a 6-month employment contract.

➟ Managed the largest customer accounts, closed nearly $1M in deals and created a $2M+ pipeline of qualified leads.

➟ Mentored and supported individual contributors in the Sales, Marketing, and Delivery teams.

➟ Streamlined Sales processes, established targets/quotas, and defined KPI metrics to quantify our performance.

Director of Sales

Zendicoded INC

I co-founded Zendicoded to provide a framework for the SMB market to modernize operations and supporting technologies.

➟ Established Sales and Delivery partnerships for on-shore, near-shore, and off-shore scalability: 3 Sales partnerships in the US, 2 Sales and Delivery partnerships in LATAM, and 1 Delivery partnership in India.

➟ Booked $630K in 2021 with 4X team growth.

Co-Founder | Startup CEO

Volteo

In 2018, I was recruited to invigorate underperforming sales in North America by directing Sales, Service Delivery, and Operations. I applied people-focused, common-sense leadership that instilled accountability and trust, and propelled the team to achieve target for the first time in company history, driving 300% revenue growth within my tenure.

➟ Enabled 80+ near and off-shore resources (from ESL to technical), establishing all processes and policies.

➟ Attained 98% customer retention with a satisfaction score of 9.1/10.

➟ Recognized by Gartner as a top 20 Elite ServiceNow Partner.

➟ Implemented and transitioned to PEO, increasing employee satisfaction and benefit offerings, and streamlining payroll management.

Vice President, Volteo Digital - Americas

Cask

As a “whale hunter,” I helped customers solve for complex needs through the power of the ServiceNow platform and served as an expert resource to peers on their most challenging accounts.

➟ Closed $3M+ in Professional Services within 10 months and a pipeline of $2M by addressing the needs of large enterprise (Fortune 500) clients. 

➟ Grew existing accounts 30%+ YOY and SecOps, GRC, and HRSD practices by 40% as an individual contributor.

Sr. Account Executive

ServiceNow

Transitioning roles in 2016, I worked closely with customers and prospects to identify key business drivers and provide outcome-based solutions through ServiceNow Professional Services. 

➟ Doubled Professional Services sales in the Southwest—to $20M—through drive, perseverance, passion, and doing what is right by the customer, always.

➟ Boosted delivery output 15% by closely working with the ServiceNow Implementation Partner ecosystem.

➟ Achieved and maintained a Customer Satisfaction score of 9/10.

Services Sales Executive

Within my first role with ServiceNow, I led a remote team and provided delivery oversight to ensure customer success throughout the adoption of the ServiceNow Platform. I quickly transitioned to direct all delivery teams for the Southwest while working alongside Sales and Marketing to help grow customer adoption of the platform. 

➟ Oversaw annual Professional Services revenue of $20M+ and enabled LATAM partnerships for near-shore resources (Mexico, Colombia, Argentina).

➟ Delivered productivity, process, and customer service improvements that enhanced teams, maximized revenue, and achieved objectives through the development of innovative and cost-effective solutions.

➟ Played a key role throughout the end-to-end life cycle, including business process analysis, process management, solutions architecture, rapid development, delivery and production support with strong change control, governance, and a focus on continuous service improvement and customer success.

➟ Validated all Statements of Work (SOW) and Change Orders to ensure successful delivery.

➟ Provided team leadership and KPI-driven performance management.

Delivery Director | West Professional Services Team

TeleTech

I directed TeleTech's global IT Service Management teams to deliver process, governance, systems, and operational support. I led local and virtual teams in Argentina, Brazil, and the Philippines to provide strategic vision, service delivery, life-cycle support, and development for our ever-growing ITSM demands. Additionally, I owned and managed TeleTech's Monitoring, Security, and HR systems (from selection to post-implementation support).

➟ Supported corporate entities in Buenos Aires, Argentina leading local IT operations for 5 call centers in support of 6,000+ people.

➟ Managed IT Operations for 6 Call Centers in Brazil.

➟ Consolidated more than 50 monitoring and security tool-sets down to 5.

➟ Introduced the organization to ITIL as a framework for operating IT business; trained 400+ technical resources on ITIL Foundations.

➟ Modernized ITSM and HR systems through the implementation of the ServiceNow platform.

➟ Significantly increased IT's internal NPS from 5 to 80+ through process overhaul and workflow automation.

Global Director of IT Service Management

Joining ESM in 2009, I led a team of developers and support technicians in the implementation and maintenance of ITSM and collaboration solutions.

➟ Established processes (ITSM) and systems in support of Service Management (OTRS, SharePoint).

➟ Expanded the team and scope from just me to a team of 5.

➟ Worked closely with the executive team in preparation for acquisition.

Manager of Management Information Systems

As a visionary leader, I have demonstrated success developing progressive strategies that exceed service, quality, growth, and cost targets. 

I leverage diverse functional experience to spearhead the company’s development and growth plan by establishing operational KPIs, and subsequently driving the execution. 

My leadership style is grounded in authenticity, fostering a positive company culture built on trust, respect, and results.

I am particularly invigorated solving business challenges that require energy, technical expertise, and leadership.

Select Key Competencies

Change Management • Communication • Contract Management • Contract Negotiation • Customer Relationship Management • Customer Success Leadership • Executive Leadership & Advisory • Finance Management • Governance • International Expertise: LATAM, APJ & EU • Long-Term Planning • Mentoring • Process Improvement • Professional Services Leadership (Sales, Delivery, Operations) • Program Management • SaaS Solutions • Strategic Planning & Execution

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