R O BE R T G. K U R TZ, C P A

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Senior IT executive who defines IT strategy, conducts project management, and drives business transformation for Fortune 500s on a global scale. Specialize in enterprise implementations, with proven performance project managing initiatives exceeding $100M. Core competency set and leadership approach to steer an IT division, lead application development, or direct large, cross-functional teams on full-scale, high-impact projects, from ideation to implementation. Change agent and transformational leader; track record of turning around failing projects and envisioning new solutions that speak to unmet market needs.. Fluid ability to effectively liaise with stakeholders on all levels.

IT Strategy

Project Management

Business Process Improvement

Business Transformation

PMO Leadership

SDLC Management

Technology Implementation

Enterprise Solutions

Vendor Management

Organizational Leadership

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

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RGZ SOLUTIONS, LLC New York, NY

Managing Director (2004 to Present): Principally guided launch of this professional services firm, specializing in innovative approaches to designing and delivering technology and process-based solutions. Scope encompasses evaluating client’s current state IT, strategic IT objectives, and recommending custom business intelligence and knowledge management solutions. Conduct full-scale project management for major ERP integration projects. Clients include: American International Group (AIG), Citibank, Dun & Bradstreet, Educational Testing Service, Fashion Institute of Technology, Mountaineer Gas Company, Furmanite, America Online, and HSBC.

Strategic Execution Director, Dun & Bradstreet: Instituted PMO and compliance framework for project management and governance over D&B solutions, and led development of global compliance monitoring solution for key financial industry clients.

Program Manager, ETS: Drove sweeping change management for this, the #1 global educational testing service, by directing full-scale turnaround to implement business process outsourcing for HR, payroll, and travel and expense reporting.

Chartered ETS’ Universal Customer Initiative, to aggregate, cleanse, and store all customer data into single authoritative source selection process.

Principally guided series of ETS implementations: PeopleSoft 8.9 FRM, CRM, Supply Chain and HRM, as well as new global website featuring customer relationship management solutions.

Steering Committee Lead, UHY Advisors: Managed global implementation of Microsoft Dynamics supply chain, finance and HR/PR.

Global Systems Director, Furmanite: Strategically directed global rollout of SL7 Dynamics ERP solution across 12 countries.

Global SAP Project Manager, AIG: Assumed control over distressed $22M SAP implementation for 15 divisions of this Fortune 50. Stabilized project and optimized business processes to reduce latency in financial reporting, strengthen controls, and achieve SOX compliance functionality at lower costs.

Managed turnaround initiative at Mountaineer Gas to implement customer information system (CIS), billing, CRM, finance, and 3rd party payment interfaces. Selected vendors and platforms to launch new call center, convert legacy data, and achieve PUC compliance.

Program Director, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT): Managed process transformation initiative to institute IT governance structure over portfolio management and application development. Also managed IT division’s strategic alignment with the college as a whole. R O BE R T G. K U R TZ, C P A

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Managing Director, Technology Advisory Practice (2014 to 2016): Strategically directed corporate compliance and risk management group, which encompassed cyber security testing, fraud investigations, government policy, IT auditing, forensic accounting, M&A due diligence, and predictive analytics. Instrumentally contributed to organizational growth, by leveraging expansive global network at C-level in global corporations to drive new client acquisition initiatives. Additionally, delivered expert testimony regarding technical specifications of ERP software on behalf of plaintiffs in class action wage and hour dispute with Fortune 500 retailer, in a case challenging objectivity of an RFP evaluation.

TIME WARNER CORPORATION New York, NY

Vice President, Information Technology (2002 to 2004): Managed staff of over 150 professionals. Chaired technology initiatives for Time, Inc. and Time Warner Corporate, promoting business transformation and change management impacting the CRM, A/R, billing, G/L, and HR. Additionally, directed Internet Services group providing Time titles to AOL. Also, managed Emerging Technologies, Digital Asset Management, and Intranet Group.

Directed $50M+ in capital projects in 2 years, holding senior accountability for project planning resource management, solution development, and deployment of custom systems, ERP tools, consolidate reporting tools, and SEC reporting.

Spearheaded initiative to automate 250 magazine titles globally with new CRM solution, which required harmonizing cross-functional leaders and building consensus regarding retiring legacy systems. DELOITTE CONSULTING New York, NY

Director, Business Development (1999 to 2001): Provided key leadership over firm’s 1st digital asset management and publishing practice, articulating vision and activating charter. Role centered on identifying partners with leadership stance in digital asset management, digital rights management, and content management realms.

Crystallized $10M+ revenue growth through strategic partnerships with Fortune 500s in retail, health care, and media. Clients included BBC, Target, Thompson, and Walters Kluwers.

Conducted presentations at conferences and leadership events on topics including digital asset management, media services, and content management.

BEARING POINT New York, NY

Director, Business Development (1997 to 1999): Recruited to strategically direct media and publishing practice. Drove $10M in new business in 2 years, though expert market segmentation, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership tactics. Consistently captured high-profile engagements with launch of National Information Communication Center for the entire newspaper industry, to promote standardization in ad order entry and billing. THE NEW YORK TIMES New York, NY

Vice President & Executive Director, IT (1990 to 1997): Advanced through series of increasingly responsible roles, to establish Times’ 1st process reengineering function. Spearheaded $103M PeopleSoft implementation, leading solution design, rollout, and change management. Captured 18% ROI in 5 years following that launch. Previously, held titles in IS audit and corporate controllership. R O BE R T G. K U R TZ, C P A

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MBA, Computer Applications & Information Systems – summa cum laude Post Graduate Certification, Accounting – cum laude BSc, Quantitative Analysis and Management

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) State of New York Board of Accountancy CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR (CISA) Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Internal Auditors Association Certified Systems Professional (CSP) Society of Information Management Board Member, Society of Information Management (SIM) Past President, Information System Security & Control Association (ISSCA) NYC Chapter Member, American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) NY State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA)

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