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Information Technology Leader: Strategy, Digital Transformation, Infrastructure, Enterprise

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Information Technology Executive progressively increased scale and scope of accountabilities and influence over 19 years in the high-stakes environment of the world’s premier sports league. Combines a deep well of up-the-ranks technical expertise, high emotional/adaptability quotient, unparalleled knowledge of unique business challenges, and people leadership skills to earn the trust of Team & League Executives and IT staff as the go-to player for high-stakes technology decisions. Adept at navigating a ‘federated coopetition’ structure to align the business objectives of a diverse group of stakeholders to technology initiatives to achieve alignment and buy-in. Drives performance and develops promising talent into leaders, instilling a culture of excellence and accountability that inspires pursuit of ambitious corporate and personal goals. Applies negotiation/contracting skills and initiates creative sponsorship/partnership arrangements to generate revenue and deliver IT initiatives. Accomplishments include: Founded the NFL office of the CIO to standardize technology metrics, communication, and enable data-driven strategic planning. Researched, architected and executed the first blockchain-enabled ticketing distribution using hybrid private/public technology and custom-experience focused design. Created a flexible, resilient and responsive infrastructure enabling rapid adaptation to change including transition to a remote digital workforce and pivot of the Draft to a virtual event. Exceeded goals for the build-out of 5G capacity in stadiums enabling a low latency, multi-camera feed for a live game app. Established the “Tech Collab”, a cross-organization Enterprise Architecture group uniting disparate stakeholders in a siloed environment to reduce duplicative efforts/investments. Led the IT component of a $120M build of a re-imagined media/broadcast facility for the NFL Network, submitted for an Emmy in the Technical Design category. Ensures infrastructure and technology services needed by the League, fans, media, and partners for the execution of the Super Bowl. Works closely with local and federal authorities, carriers, and stadium operators to build the technology platform for the event. Works alongside CISO and Governance to ingrain a security and integrity by culture and design to reduce risk and liability. Earned an “Exemplary Audit” award for IT infrastructure. Conceived and implemented an IT career ladder to enhance talent development and retention by empowering staff to control their personal career growth.