RS Americas

Lead global IT operations, infrastructure, and security initiatives, aligning technology with business goals to enhance performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

- Spearhead the migration to Azure and Intune, achieving 15% annual cost savings and improving global IT efficiency through Microsoft Tenant consolidation.
- Direct the transition to a self-managed disaster recovery strategy, saving $500K annually and improving recovery point objectives (RPO) by 40%.
- Enhance enterprise security by deploying Prisma Access VPN and Palo Alto firewalls, strengthening remote access and reducing vulnerabilities.
- Perform fiscal analysis of CapEx and OpEx budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining the resilience of critical IT systems.

Senior Manager of Technology & Infrastructure

Led IT architecture redesign and infrastructure improvements, driving enhanced system reliability and operational efficiency.

- Improved system uptime by 40% through IT architecture redesign and resource optimization.
- Built fault-tolerant and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring 24/7 system reliability and scalability.
- Boosted service reliability by 25% and compliance accuracy by 40% through network redundancy enhancements and infrastructure standardization.
- Managed Palo Alto, Cisco, and Meraki systems, aligning technology solutions with business goals while mentoring a team of System Administrators.

Supervisor, Systems Support 

Designed and implemented infrastructure solutions to enhance system reliability, security, and performance.

- Improved system performance by 20% through seamless ERP migration and enhanced user satisfaction.
- Strengthened cybersecurity by migrating to Palo Alto Firewalls, reducing vulnerability exposure by 40%.
- Centralized administrative operations using innovative applications and standard operating procedures, cutting processing time by 25%.
- Delivered $750K in annual savings by transitioning to a cost-effective telecom service through strategic procurement.

System Engineer

Our Lady of the Lake University

Advisory Board Member CX

INNOV8EXECS

As Chief Information Technology Officer at innov8execs, I partner with manufacturing companies and private equity firms to unlock value through strategic technology leadership and seamless operational integration. With deep expertise spanning technology consolidation, M&A due diligence, and post-acquisition integration, I help organizations transform their technology landscapes to drive growth and operational excellence.
Core Expertise:
M&A Technology Due Diligence – Comprehensive technology assessments that inform investment decisions and identify value creation opportunities

Technology Consolidation – Streamlining complex IT ecosystems to reduce costs, eliminate redundancies, and improve operational efficiency

M&A Integration Leadership – Orchestrating seamless technology integration across merged entities while minimizing business disruption

Manufacturing Technology Strategy – Optimizing operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) convergence for Industry 4.0 transformation

Private Equity Value Creation – Developing technology roadmaps that accelerate portfolio company growth and enhance exit valuations

Industry Focus:
My work spans manufacturing environments where I help organizations navigate complex technology landscapes, from legacy ERP systems to modern IoT implementations. In the private equity space, I serve as a trusted technology advisor throughout the investment lifecycle – from initial due diligence through value creation and exit preparation.

Approach:
I believe technology strategy must serve business strategy. My role extends beyond technical implementation to include strategic advisory services that help executives make informed decisions about technology investments, risk mitigation, and operational transformation. Whether conducting due diligence on a potential acquisition or leading post-merger technology integration, I focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.

vCXO (CIO, CTO)

Omnicom Management Services

Managed corporate network infrastructure, enhancing system reliability, security, and scalability for enterprise operations.

- Reduced security vulnerabilities by 35% through proactive monitoring, audits, and the migration to Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Achieved a 25% reduction in operational costs by optimizing Microsoft Server environments and implementing virtualization strategies.
- Upgraded server infrastructure and VMware environments, boosting virtualization management efficiency by 30%.
- Supported 1,200 users and 75+ network nodes, ensuring consistent performance and minimizing downtime.

Senior Network Administrator

FMC Technologies

Designed and maintained network infrastructure, enhancing system performance, reliability, and scalability for enterprise operations.

- Achieved 99.99% uptime by implementing and monitoring a Cisco-based network, improving performance metrics by 25%.
- Migrated to a Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure for 500+ users, increasing service reliability by 20%.
- Upgraded VMware environments, boosting virtual machine performance by 40% and implementing business continuity planning.

Network Administrator

CXO | Tech Leadership That Moves the Needle | Driving Strategic Technology Transformation for Manufacturing and Private Equity

My Purpose - To live and lead with authenticity, courage, and generosity. Bringing people together to solving what others call impossible, and creating spaces of comfort, clarity, and truth. I use my strengths to make complex things simple, face challenges with calm resolve, and always lead by example, so that those around me feel seen, respected, and empowered.

CXO (CTO, CIO) with extensive experience in aligning technology strategies with business goals to drive efficiency, scalability, and security. Focused on ERP migrations, cloud adoption, disaster recovery, and building resilient IT infrastructure to support business growth. 

Skilled at leading teams, mentoring talent, and managing global IT operations to deliver impactful results. Known for driving enterprise-level projects on time and within budget while effectively communicating complex ideas to stakeholders at all levels. 

Passionate about leveraging technology to solve challenges, enhance resilience, and create lasting impact.

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