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Vice President, Technology Delivery

Abt Associates Inc is a Research institution which specializes in research, consulting, technical assistance.

Strategic leader with demonstrated success at creating motivated and high-performing teams. Skilled at influencing at all levels of the business by articulating a common vision aligning business, technology, and organizational strategies. Expert at transforming organizations to deliver great results while driving cost efficiencies. ACCOMPLISHMENTS •Created an integrated digital delivery organization responsible technology products for internal and external clients, reducing time to value and costs while increasing revenue. •Increased Abt’s International Division’s technology related revenue by 35% in 6 months. •Implemented a digital strategy based on mobile phone messaging and financial incentives to reach HIV patents in rural communities to increase adherence to treatment. •Led an $8M IT initiative to create an innovative technology-rich workplace experience at new office locations. Received an Enterprise Innovation Award for this work. •Led a $6M multi-year technology renovation program, transforming Abt’s global infrastructure to a modern, secure, and scalable cloud-based platform. •Built a $4M state-of-the-art Analytical Computing platform, creating a competitive advantage for US business units. •Won the Intranet Design Annual Award from the Nielsen Norman Group. •Achieved a 40% cost reduction by redesigning the IT service portfolio, delivery model, and organizational structure. •In partnership with Abt’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), implemented a large change program to elevate cybersecurity from an IT function to an integral part of the business.