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Information Technology Management Consultant

Global satellite communications, M2M, broadband

Experienced Information Technology executive with cross-functional experience specializing in operations and integrating technology to deliver the business results essential to controlling costs, supporting growth, and improving operational integrity. Performance-driven strategic leader with 20 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies, and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams in identifying and implementing technology solutions. Demonstrated ability to exercise outstanding independent judgment, decision making, creativity, and initiative. Results-oriented in interfacing and consulting on business processes that drive results based on sound overall business judgment. •Extensive experience in technology digital transformation initiatives. •Experienced in developing and implementing global IT strategy. •Skilled in system selection, implementation, vendor negotiation, and management. •Proven leadership ability experienced in creating and motivating high-performing teams. •Adept at partnering with corporate, operations management, and cross-functional groups to effect transformational change. •Broad operations management experience covering IT functions supporting back-office processes including the order to cash process, billing and revenue assurance, call center operations, credit and collections, inventory and logistics management, operational metrics, and retail operations management. •Proven ability to manage and direct complex projects from concept to full operational status, having completed both greenfield projects and redirected projects for completion. •Extensive development and operations experience in Business Operational Support Systems. Areas of Expertise: • Cybersecurity • Digital transformation • Process Automation & Optimization • IT strategy development and implementation • Private Equity • Leadership & Team Development • IOT / Real-Time Data & Analytics • Product Development • Business Risk • Cost Control • Vendor Management/Negotiations • IT Budgets & IT Roadmaps • Business Intelligence • KRI/KPIs • Threats & Vulnerabilities • Enterprise Architecture • Cloud – PaaS, IaaS, SaaS • Offshore & Nearshore Teams & Contracts • CRM\ERP • Ticketing Systems • SDLC • Disaster Recovery • Infrastructure • M&A, Split -Ups • SOX/ ITIL/ISO/NIST-800/CMMC • SOC, & Security Engineering • IT Management • Business Analysis • Program Management • Software Development • Process Improvement • Outsourcing