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An author and executive-level leader with proven skills driving top and bottom line growth in multiple industry verticals. I use my broad consulting experience leveraging big data and pricing science/optimization systems, to bring revenue lift AND profit lift thru smarter pricing. The Second Edition of my B2B pricing book, Stop Racing in a Blindfold! has available on Amazon since April 2024! Here's a link:: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Racing-Blindfold-Pricing-Science/dp/0990683869/ref=sr_1_1?crid=C1K8NHD98Q9O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WVA6UK8aQUv3kTupSTEmYeODXpfjriiDw65jH01C3A8.JhwfnahbpWeFpd02KCxR6NuJ5wIHs0EEC7frHHbpm-U&dib_tag=se&keywords=stop+racing+in+a+blindfold&qid=1731033074&sprefix=stop+racing%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1 I possess an uncommon blend of leadership, management, and pricing expertise coupled with senior line management roles (up to CIO) overseeing global IT operations. I have over 30 years of in-depth knowledge of systems consulting, design, and delivery. Areas of expertise: - Developing and leveraging big data and AI techniques to drive better, more profitable decisions - B2B manufacturing & distribution pricing successes in electrical/power distribution components, battery/backup systems, electrical protection/fuses, semiconductor, glass, hydraulics, metals, paints and coatings, construction materials, medical devices, paper production, paper/packaging distribution, rental equipment, and facility supplies - B2C pricing expertise in the airline, hotel, rental car and apartment leasing industries - Sales automation, bid pricing, and network design experience in the telecom carrier vertical - Senior IT management of global IT networks and customer service - Department of Defense national strategy and policy level consulting and large scale simulations Specialty Areas: - Pricing Process and Pricing Optimization Systems Design/Delivery Consulting - Data Analytics including AI and Machine Learning - Global IT Operations Management / IT Integration of Mergers & Acquisitions