John Barrow Email Address

Vice President, Information Technology

Builders FirstSource is a building materials company engaged in manufacturing and supply of structural and related building products for new construction.

I am an Information Technology Executive with 25+ years of experience which includes:-Visionary and goal-oriented IT executive with demonstrated experience in planning, developing and implementing cutting edge information solutions to address business opportunities. -Expert in design and delivery of cost-effective information technology infrastructure and applications to address complex business problems.-Strong experience in international management resulting in the development of solid multi-national team management abilities. -Directed design and implementation of IT operations infrastructure using industry best practices.-Adept at building ground floor infrastructure and operations for small and emerging companies as well as streamlining and optimizing business processes for established firms. -Ethical leader that believes socially responsible practices is good business-Global experience & Broad-based knowledge of information technology and specific knowledge of infrastructure.-Strong executive presence, ability to communicate confidently at Executive levels.-Define, oversee and execute high priority projects and initiatives.-Strong capability to manage performance to optimize / transform processes and functions where appropriate.Specialties: -IT Strategic Planning-Leadership / Mentoring-Technology Architecture & Integration -Cloud Migration / Information Security-Data Protection/Business Continuity-Startups/Turnarounds