Revenue Growth Process Improvement

TIRAN DAGAN

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INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS LEADER

Innovative executive with over 20 years of experience in building and leading industry solution organizations. Proven expertise in developing repeatable, scalable solutions that drive revenue growth and enhance client value across global markets. Adept at aligning business objectives with technological innovations to create industry-specific offerings. Experienced in fostering cross-functional teams and cultivating strategic partnerships to expand market reach. Core Competencies: Industry Solution Development Strategic Planning & Execution Digital Transformation Revenue Growth Strategies Cross-Functional Team Leadership Innovation Management Partnership & Alliance Management Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Agile Methodology & Coaching Organizational Leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor

FDU – Teaneck, NJ Present

• Adjunct Professor teaching advanced topics in Artificial Intelligence at the graduate level. Principal Advisor

Signal Sphere - New York, NY July 2023 – Present

• Provide strategic advisory services to telecommunications, media, and technology clients, focusing on business strategy, market analysis, and strategy implementation.

• Collaborate with C-suite executives and boards, offering insights that drive decision-making and corporate governance.

• Increased client revenue by 15% on average through strategic initiatives and market positioning. VP, Chief Digital Officer & Global Head of Industry Solutions (ISG) Cognizant - New York, NY 2018 – July 2023

• Cognizant is a $19b global IT services firm with 400,000 employees. Founded and grew ISG to a 400-strong org with solution and business architects, commercial leaders and engineers. Previously (2018-2020) CMT consulting leader with 250 consultants (from Jr. consultants to AVPs)

• Founded and led the Industry Solutions Group (ISG) within the Communications, Media, and Technology

(CMT) business unit.

• Developed repeatable, industry-specific solutions leveraging AI, Analytics, IoT, and Digital Engineering to accelerate digital revenue growth.

• Built a team of 400+ professionals, including domain experts, solution architects, and developers, focusing on creating scalable industry solutions.

Key Achievements:

• Generated over $200 million in revenue globally through industry solutions.

• Achieved consistent 11–14% year-over-year growth over three years by introducing 20+ repeatable solutions.

• Launched award-winning offerings, such as Amazon Just Walk Out integration and Philips HealthSuite solutions.

• Established strategic partnerships with AWS, Azure, GCP, and Databricks to enhance solution offerings.

• Improved solution delivery efficiency by 25% through implementing standardized frameworks and best practices.

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Partner, Head of Emerging Technology, GTS

Partner, Strategy & Analytics Advisory, GBS

IBM - New York, NY 2013 – 2017

• IBM is a global technology company with revenues exceeding $75 billion and over 350,000 employees.

• Created and led the Emerging Technology Solutions practice, focusing on developing industry-specific solutions in cloud, IoT, and mobility.

• Unified disparate service lines into a cohesive solutions organization, enhancing the ability to deliver repeatable offerings.

Key Achievements:

• Developed and launched "Workplace of the Future" solutions, resulting in $50 million in new revenue.

• Increased practice profitability by 20% by standardizing solution development and delivery.

• Secured strategic partnerships with Cisco and Apple, expanding solution capabilities and market reach by 15%.

• Reduced solution deployment time by 30% through the adoption of Agile methodologies and reusable assets.

• Built the M&E advisory practice with ~120 consultants deployed across Media, Film, Education, Publishing and Advertising. Responsible for large-deal BD and solution selling. Broadcast & Cable Sector Leader

Ernst & Young - New York, NY 2010 – 2013

Corporate Strategy Leader (Head of Strategic Initiatives & Analysis) GE/NBC Universal - New York, NY

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

International Marketing & Finance

Tel-Aviv University, Israel

Awarded the Wharton Dozenberg Award for a global marketing program. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Artificial Intelligence & Mathematics

State University of New York (SUNY)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Agile Methodology Master Coach.

• Design Thinking Coach

• Military Service: Navy Captain, specializing in leadership and strategic operations. PERSONAL INTERESTS

• Woodworking (featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine, commissions include UNCA Art Department and private collectors), Welding and Metal Art, CNC, 3D Printing, Microcontrollers, AI Product Development

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