Information Technology Management

Vincent M. Pelly Massapequa Park, NY *****

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Information Technology Management CIO CTO

IT Portfolio Management It Infrastructure & Operations Software Professional Services

IT leader leveraging a wealth of experience building and operating innovative technology solutions and managing the implementation and support of systems critical to global business operations. Subject Matter Expert (SME) in developing technical solutions addressing software development, IT transformation, infrastructure, cost optimization, cloud enablement, and defining and implementing end-to-end IT service management strategies, frameworks and roadmaps. Recognized as an effective and resourceful leader in building strong, cohesive teams and partnering with cross-functional business leaders to efficiently manage and deliver on a multitude of technology initiatives. Core competencies include:

Strategic Planning & Management Program P&L & Operational Metrics Enterprise Infrastructure

Client Service Delivery Business Analytics & KPI Reporting Agile Project Management

IT Risk & Compliance Client Relationship Management IT Supplier Management

Full Lifecycle Program Management Leadership & Team Building IT Financial Analysis

Professional Overview

Ferrandino & Son Inc., Farmingdale, NY 2015 – Present

Vice President, Head of Information Technology

Recruited from PTS Consulting as the interim CIO/CTO to create a strategic roadmap to restructure the IT organization while maintaining continuity during technology transformation. Effectively evolved the company from a highly customized proprietary IT business platform to third party enterprise ERP solution.

Developed technology goals and initiatives critical to meeting client demand during transitional period of IT leadership to new target operating model realigned to core company objectives.

Established program team consisting of business analysts and developer leads to evaluate core ERP application platform for cloud adoption including creation of conceptual and logical architecture documentation, application architecture, business processes, data flows and application components.

Established test development initiative to review the feasibility of optimizing the core ERP platform utilizing microservices architecture.

Managed product selection and implementation of an XML based ERP enterprise work order platform supporting a contractor workforce of 20,000 vendors processing approximately 100,000 work orders annually servicing 50,000+ sites.

Realigned IT application & infrastructure teams by adding offshore resourcing focusing on high-priority business objectives targeting transformational opportunities resulting in reducing development budget by 20%. Introduced agile methods and DevOps to build an environment delivering continuous integration. Established PMO to manage client stakeholder requirements and project timelines.

Consolidated 30% of critical systems supporting the core business platform to highly resilient data center enabling 100% uptime through regional redundant infrastructure. Utilized hybrid cloud model to increase capacity and resiliency during peak workload demand.

Spearheaded data management initiative utilizing Microsoft Power BI to define KPI to drive data analysis on revenue growth, margin and EBITDA.

PTS Consulting Inc., New York, NY 2015 – 2015

Principal Consultant

Provided technology advisory services to large global financial services clients related to hybrid/public cloud assessments and core infrastructure initiatives for the Americas region. Instrumental in driving and building a consistent and sustainable consulting business aligned to and in support of the professional services strategy.

Collaborated with internal practice leads to define the strategy and product roadmap for the professional services portfolio, to include infrastructure transformation, cloud, migration services and reference architectures.

Developed technical marketing material and partnered with account managers to drive opportunities to closure and provide senior thought leadership for professional services consulting and hybrid/private/public cloud infrastructure practice.

RBC Capital Markets, New York, NY 2013 – 2015

Director

Successfully led the $100MM design and build of regional data centers and the IT infrastructure supporting RBC US Capital Markets and US Wealth Management operations.

Spearheaded a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation of data center alternatives. Provided thought leadership on the development of a sustainable, long-term US data center and cloud strategy.

Developed a persuasive business case for all data center and cloud strategy recommendations. Educated senior executives and Board of Directors and gained support; budget approval and stakeholder buy-in.

Led up to 120+ professionals in a cross-functional business effort to plan and implement the infrastructure roadmap.

Optimized the total cost of ownership of the North American data center and data center services portfolio.

Drove cost reduction opportunities and efficiencies through virtualization, consolidation and private cloud implementation.

Managed site selection RFP for regional US data center selection. Collaborated with Corporate Real Estate for the development of business case documents required to support future US Capital Markets data center builds and expansion.

Citihub, New York, NY 2010 – 2013

Associate Partner

Provided strategic leadership, management and vision for the Professional Services practice of a global, independent IT advisory firm with deep domain expertise across every layer of the technology stack. Drove the development and execution of revenue growth strategies. Oversaw service delivery and P&L on customer engagements.

Developed best practices for technology strategy and alignment of IT services, software & infrastructure design, architecture, mentoring associates and managing key client programs globally.

Managed senior program teams providing advisory services to global financial and banking firms focusing on cost optimization, infrastructure consolidation and regionalization, cloud adoption and application workload placement strategy.

Established and cultivated software & hardware channel partner relationships leading to IT strategy and application transformation engagements.

Managed client relationships by ensuring on time, high quality solutions and value-added deliverables. Oversaw scope, cost, schedule, and contractual adherence to deliverables performance.

EXENET LLC, New York, NY 2006 – 2009

Director

Directed IT consulting and professional services project delivery teams consisting of solution architects, engineers and program management delivering software assessment and infrastructure client engagements supporting annual services revenue of $15MM+. Exercised P&L accountability and resource utilization to drive project engagement profitability and margin improvement.

Developed and maintained customer base within the financial services vertical covering Investment Banking, Interdealer Brokers, Hedge Funds, Private Equity and venture-backed startups.

Established, developed and expanded channel relationships with leading technology partners and vendors focusing on driving professional services and product revenue.

Lead technology architect and consultant managing M&A program for global AM Law 50 Law Firm. Oversaw the IT transition team merging and consolidating core infrastructure and back office application systems onto single platform. Drove the integration of 25 global office locations, including data center consolidation and relocation, build out of merged infrastructure platforms, messaging migration and consolidating compute platforms.

3JEM Inc., New York, NY 2002 – 2010

Managing Partner

Oversaw the delivery of IT advisory services for clients in financial services, legal, government and manufacturing industries. Managed client delivery, developed strategy and technology services roadmaps, program management, software engineering and delivery of infrastructure projects, application systems and platform migrations.

Provided oversight as the lead project director for a global technology company supporting $300MM M&A IT integration project. Managed and delivered key components of an SAP $120MM global implementation initiative.

Oversaw the IT Governance global team consisting of Sarbanes Oxley compliance activity, QA and Change & Service Management for software development and infrastructure support services.

Provided PMO leadership developing the IT Governance group organization structure. Re-designed the PMO methodology; aligned IT organization and systems architecture to IT Governance model supporting a global customer base (>3000) and budget of $10MM.

Managed a global Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) development project for Avis Europe enabling the automobile rental agency’s European franchise access to the US legacy IMS mainframe rental database to significantly reduce capital and operating expense when launching new franchise locations throughout Europe.

Enterprise Engineering Inc., New York, NY 1999 – 2002

Vice President

Senior member of executive management team overseeing software development and professional services. Participated in venture capital fund raising activities, development of business plans, capital & run rate budgets and technical staff recruiting.

Established working relationships with Microsoft, Intuit and SUN Microsystems in developing the leading JAVA based OFX & FIX middleware message broker enabling financial institutions access to disparate systems providing a seamless channel for delivering data to packaged applications, portals, personal financial management software, Internet based interfaces, wireless devices, and other applications.

Responsible for product management and customer service delivery, developing the software development organization structure, strategic growth plans, and all operational policies and procedures related to developing XML based middleware-messaging products.

Managed product development plans to ensure attainment of company business plan for growth, profit, and product branding.

Additional Experience

Citibank Global Corporate and Investment Bank Vice President

Fuji Bank Vice President

Scudder-Kemper Investments Vice President

Deloitte Consulting LLP Senior Consultant

Boeing Computer Services Senior Project Manager

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