VP, IT

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Senior enterprise technology executive with over 25+ years experience in Information Technology

• Extensive leadership experience in managing global IT operations for large global organizations for 10+ years

• Significant experience in integrating systems and processes for multiple acquired companies

• Solid track record of providing change leadership for large and complex initiatives affecting multiple disciplines

• Comprehensive experience in initiating and managing large-scale IT transformation through implementation of best practices, technology roadmaps, outsourced IT services and redefined roles and responsibilities

• Able to foster solid relationships with business leaders and build consensus across multiple organizational levels

• Comprehensive and hands-on experience in managing all areas of IT discipline including application development and maintenance, infrastructure, data center operations, IT governance, IT outsourcing and PMO

• Demonstrated results as a key leader with the ability to think and plan strategically, deliver results and control cost, sustain IT service levels, and meet the security, data, and information requirements in a dynamic financial services organization

• Specific experiences – IBM mainframe, AS 400, Unix, Windows, Java, .Net, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Essbase, Cognos, NICE, IVR, SAP R/3, SAP Business One, i2, PKMS, Lawson, Logility

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GMAC Insurance, Winston-Salem, NC 2007-Present

Major Insurance provider with $1.2 billion in revenues

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CONSULTANT)

• Providing leadership for IT infrastructure and operations group consisting of 120+ associates

• Key responsibilities include infrastructure architecture, engineering, data center operations, end-user computing, storage management, network management, telephony, uniform messaging, systems programming, configuration management, change control, security, compliance, asset management and business continuity planning

• Key accomplishments include improved systems availability, implementation of monitoring tools, ITIL aligned processes and outsourced services for network management

• Implemented business services mapping to provide improved visibility and decision support for infrastructure investments

Sara Lee Branded Apparel, Winston-Salem, NC 1988-2007

#2 apparel manufacturer in the U.S., with $4.5 billion in revenues

VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (2004-2007)

• Provided leadership for PMO, IT governance, regulatory compliance, information security, change management, quality assurance and off-shore outsourcing functions

• Developed a comprehensive IT transformation roadmap consisting of application consolidation, organizational realignment and off-shore outsourcing of non-core functions

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VICE PRESIDENT OF IT, CONTINUED

• Initiated and led the entire IT outsourcing initiative for services like application development and maintenance, database monitoring, security administration and network monitoring utilizing 200+ India-based resources from Wipro, US Technology, DBA Direct and IBM

• Managed international systems for global sales and supply chain operations in Asia, Europe and S. America

• Implemented SAP’s Business One solution for international operations

• Provided leadership for the organization-wide change management processes to support the domestic implementation of SAP’s AFS solution

• Implemented comprehensive IT Governance processes utilizing HP’s PPM product

VICE PRESIDENT, IT – SARA LEE UNDERWEAR (1997-2004)

• Provided leadership on all Information Technology initiatives for a marketing leader of mass innerwear products with a global supply chain and leadership brands

• Provided operational leadership in managing a $20M - $35M IT budget with a global IT staff ranging from 75 to 125 employees

• Led the integration of systems and core processes for three (3) acquired companies into a common systems platform resulting in 20% reduction in annual maintenance cost

• Collaborated on the CIO panel for the implementation of Lawson package for HR and back office support functions in a shared services environment

• Led the re-engineering efforts for business planning, supply chain sourcing and product development lifecycle

• Established a cross-functional global team for RFID implementation across all lines of businesses for Sara Lee Corporation and led the entire initiative resulting in early compliance with Wal-Mart and Target

• Developed an e-commerce strategy for the innerwear business and implemented web-based portals for small customers and manufacturing partners across the globe

• Managed infrastructure and telecommunications for manufacturing and sales organizations in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico

• Developed systems to improve tracking of trade and promotions spending to improve top line performance from these expenditures

• Re-aligned and consolidated IT organizations in North and South America to improve the operational efficiency. Result - 40% reduction in personnel cost

DIRECTOR, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS – SARA LEE KNIT PRODUCTS (1988-1997)

• Supported distribution operations for 12 facilities located in USA, Canada and Mexico

• Supported customer service, EDI, forecasting, credit and collection systems for the organization

• Provided leadership for the development of a field sales support system

• Developed systems to support VMI relationships with Wal-Mart, Target and Kmart

• Conducted CPFR pilots with Wal-Mart and Target

• Developed proprietary inventory management and stock replenishment systems for key distributors

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Stedman Corporation, Asheboro, NC 1983-1988

Apparel manufacturer with $125 million in sales

SYSTEMS MANAGER

• Provided leadership for all aspects of IT management including – Data Center Operation, Help Desk, Telecommunications, PBX and phone systems, End-User Support, Applications and Technical Support

• Developed systems to support unique requirements of retail operations including POS analysis, model stock, replenishment, inventory control and logistics support for the company

Piedmont Aviation, Inc., Winston-Salem, NC 1982-1983

DATA BASE ANALYST

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 1980-1982

COMPUTER PROGRAMMER III

Tata Consultancy Services, Bombay, India and Charlotte, NC 1976-1980

SYSTEMS ANALYST

EDUCATION

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, INDIA – M. TECH., INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT, 1976

HARCOURT BUTLER TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, INDIA – B. TECH., MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 1974

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