Summary

A Technology Leader

Data-driven leader with more than 20 years of expertise in Fortune 500 IT management & operations.

People-centered IT executive supporting global teams accountable for multi-million-dollar technology projects in Energy, Finance, and Mining.

Proven track record of identifying strategic, architectural, operational improvements and cost optimizations to expand margins and increase revenues. Collaborative team leader focused on building relationships to ensure high KPI achievement and a strong organizational culture. Deep expertise in staff retention, strategic planning, efficiency optimizations, and overall management.

Cultivates a vision of excellence aligned with organizational objectives.

Core Competencies

Core Competencies

• Global Leadership
• Operational Processes
• TOGAF & Agile
• Cost Optimization
• Profit & Loss
• Efficiency Improvements
• Business Growth
• Information Technology
• Project Management
• Data & Analytics
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Talent Development

Professional Experience

Professional Experience

Invesco (2021 - Present)

Senior Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure Solution Architecture

• Lead Agile Architects focused on Domain Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions, and Cloud Application Advisory & Consulting.
• Collaborate with development teams to align on Cloud vision and ensure developer experience aligns with standards and architectural patterns.
• Reimagined architecture by uniting architects across teams into a cohesive Architecture Chapter. Relaunched Architecture Review and implemented metrics for Architectural Maturity and Health.
• Foster relationships with senior directors and VPs to improve developer and customer experience, engagement, and strategic alignment.

VUCATech (2020-Present)

Founder 2020 - Present

• Fractional CTO and Executive Management.
• Provide technology consulting focused on AI, Cloud, Networking.
• Develop custom automation workflows leveraging AI and Python.
• Work with clients on architecture and digital transformation.

BHP (2011 - 2020)

Senior Manager, Infrastructure Architecture (2018 – 2020)

• Oversaw architecture for a $2B IT consulting & technology portfolio; managed 12 direct reports and supported 35 architects delivering 215+ projects annually.
• Led talent development and retention initiatives reducing turnover from 25% to 0%, improving KPI attainment to 100%.
• Implemented operational improvements and cost optimizations, establishing 72 standards reducing labor by 75%, saving $8.6M+.
• Developed executive relationships to drive customer focus and meet 100% of business requirements.

Manager, Network Services (2016 – 2018)

• Managed 40+ employees with >90% KPI attainment. Developed talent pipeline moving 10%+ employees into management within 2 years.
• Consolidated 25+ service providers into 1, saving $20M+ annually and improved new site network deployment time by 90%.
• Built modern remote worker capabilities supporting 8,000+ remote workers expandable to 20,000.
• Reduced data center costs by $80M over 2 years via hardware improvements and process optimizations.

Principal Architecture Specialist & Information Management Specialist (2014 – 2016)

• Created technology consulting strategy aligning business objectives to technology portfolio, saving $5M by reducing misaligned projects.
• Combined Architecture, Security, and Controls organizations reducing critical audit findings by 33%.
• Led digital transformation in Petroleum enabling real-time remote monitoring for 800+ workers.

Manager of Systems Engineering (2011 – 2014)

• Led 14 cloud engineers/architects for integration of 250+ technology systems in a $12B acquisition, ensuring 99% system availability.
• Reduced costs by 34% through supplier negotiations and outsourcing optimizations, improving customer satisfaction by 200%.

Petrohawk Energy (2005 - 2011)

Manager of Systems Engineering

• Designed and implemented 3,200 sq ft data centers, enabling 600% server growth in 18 months.
• Established operational policies and led an engineering group supporting 11 remote staff with >85% retention and KPI achievement.

Sprint Nextel (2000 - 2005)

Systems Engineer

Technical Skills

Education

Education

Master of Management Information Technology – Charles Sturt University (Expected)
Graduate Certificate in Management Information Technology – Charles Sturt University

Certifications

Certifications

• AWS Practitioner
• TOGAF 9 Certified
• Prosci Change Manager Certified
• Precision Q & A Certified
• ITIL v3 Foundation
• EMC/Dell Certified Cloud Architect
• Topgrading Certified
• Cisco Certified Voice Associate
• Cisco Certified Network Professional
• Cisco Certified Design Professional
• SAFe Product Manager