Gerald Shields Email Address

Principal Consultant

Citizens is a financial services company in Austin Texas.

• Highly motivated and experienced business leader with expert proficiency in defining and guiding information systems vision, strategy, and execution for industry leading corporations. • An effective subject matter expert, capable of transforming business needs into technological solutions, adding value through the focused application of suitable technology while engaging in large-scale IT and logistics operations management. • Regarded for the ability to deliver outstanding results with the highest degree of expertise and professionalism, leveraging strong strategic focus and ability to execute. • Extensive Board experience. Core Skills & Competencies: * Information Technology Leadership * Project Management * Large Teams * Process Improvement * IT Strategy and Vision * Revenue Growth * Operations Management * Cyber Security Key Career Achievements: * Firstcare Health Plans - Works with leadership to coordinate and lead strategic projects that bolstered accountability, delivery and stability of all aspects of the IT organization * RE Nolan - Advised the CIO of a major healthcare provider, directing a reporting and metrics project that supported a 2000-person IT organization with a $1B IT budget * Aflac - Directed strategic planning and operations for IT operations throughout the United States, with authority over 650 employees and accountability for a $135M budget Email me at geraldwshields@yahoo.com or call me at (706) 536-6125