Executive Technology Advisory · Operational Stabilization · Transformation Delivery
Business-first leadership to reduce risk, improve performance, and deliver measurable outcomes in the first 30–90 days.

Real outcomes.No IT theater.

30 years leading IT and MSP organizations—driving tangible results for Fortune 100/500 and mid‑market leaders. I make it easy to engage quickly—even when vendor onboarding is complex—and I focus on measurable wins in the first 30–90 days.

Trusted by: Kraft Heinz, Atos, Unisys, Unilever, Henkel, European Central Bank, Capital One, Fannie Mae, Merck, Amgen, Regeneron, STMicro, Engie, Omnicom, Ameriprise, Andersen Windows, Otis Elevator, Delphi Automotive, the Cities of Minneapolis & Santa Clara — and many more.
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Advisory & Delivery Services

Seven pillars with clear deliverables, quick‑win starters, and real outcomes.

CIO Advisor Transformation Lead Interim Exec
#1
IT Strategy & Operating Model

Roadmaps and governance that tie technology to business outcomes.

  • Business‑aligned IT roadmap, OKRs, quarterly planning
  • Portfolio & demand mgmt (Jira/ADO/ServiceNow)
  • Scorecards & KPI dashboards (Power BI/Tableau)
Quick‑win: 2‑week exec scorecard + 90‑day plan.
Case Snapshot
Context: Fortune 100 enterprise lacked a unified tech plan across business units.
Actions: Built 3‑year roadmap with quarterly OKRs; governance & exec scorecards.
Outcomes: Spend aligned to P&L; delivery predictability up; faster decisions.
#2
Vendor & MSP Governance

Turn outsourced chaos into accountable performance.

  • Contract & SLA redesign, RFP/RFI support
  • QBR cadence, scorecards, corrective action plans
  • MSP consolidation, transition & knowledge capture
Quick‑win: 30‑day vendor reset plan + QBR templates.
Case Snapshot
Context: Global MSP underperformance; missed SLAs and opaque costs.
Actions: Reset contracts/SLAs; standardized QBRs; consolidated partners.
Outcomes: SLA >98%; 12–18% savings; transparency & accountability.
#3
ITSM & ServiceNow Acceleration

From firefighting to flow with modern ITSM practices.

  • Incident, Problem, Change, Request (ITIL‑aligned)
  • CMDB & Discovery, HAM/SAM, Service Catalog
  • Virtual Agent, Flow Designer, Predictive Intelligence
Quick‑win: 30‑day MTTR reduction sprint (top 3 services).
Case Snapshot
Context: Service desk overwhelmed; long MTTR and low CSAT.
Actions: Defined TOM; implemented SN processes; added VA & automations.
Outcomes: MTTR −35%; CSAT +18 pts; deflection via VA/knowledge.
#4
Cloud, Infrastructure & Workplace

Reliable foundations and great employee experience.

  • Azure Landing Zone / AWS Control Tower
  • Identity & device: Entra ID, Intune/Autopilot
  • M365 hygiene & Teams/SharePoint/OneDrive experience
Quick‑win: 2‑week endpoint & M365 hygiene sweep.
Case Snapshot
Context: Fragmented infra; poor endpoint experience; mixed cloud controls.
Actions: Deployed landing zone; tightened identity; standardized Intune; M365 cleanup.
Outcomes: Faster join‑to‑productive; improved stability; stronger security.
#5
AI & Automation Quick Wins

Practical, low‑risk value in weeks—not years.

  • Service desk copilots & chat (ServiceNow VA / Teams)
  • Runbooks & self‑healing with orchestration tools
  • Azure OpenAI / Power Automate pilots with guardrails
Quick‑win: 2‑week Teams chatbot + automation pilot.
Case Snapshot
Context: Escalations clogging L2; repetitive ops tasks.
Actions: Built pilots for triage prompts, unlocks, software installs.
Outcomes: 20–30% deflection; higher FCR; reclaimed ops hours.
#6
Risk, Compliance & Resilience

Security and continuity tuned to your realities.

  • NIST CSF / ISO 27001 control alignment
  • DR/BCP program & tabletop exercises
  • Vulnerability management & incident readiness
Quick‑win: 30‑day risk register + prioritized remediation.
Case Snapshot
Context: Audit findings & unclear DR posture.
Actions: Controls mapping; tabletop exercises; defined gaps.
Outcomes: Clean audit; RTO/RPO clarity; risk reduction.
#7
Financial & Cost Optimization

Make the dollars work harder for outcomes.

  • FinOps: AWS Cost Explorer / Azure Cost Management
  • License optimization (M365 E3/E5, ServiceNow)
  • App/vendor rationalization & contract benchmarking
Quick‑win: 2‑week savings hunt + 90‑day FinOps motion.
Case Snapshot
Context: Run‑rate costs rising; unclear ROI.
Actions: FinOps discipline; license renegotiation; tool rationalization.
Outcomes: 7‑figure annualized savings; clearer ROI narratives.

How I work — 30·60·90

Days 0–30
Stabilize & Frame
  • Executive listens + baseline
  • Quick‑win backlog & owners
  • Scorecard v1 + cadence
Days 31–60
Execute & Prove
  • Top 3 wins in flight
  • Vendor/SLA resets underway
  • MTTR & cost KPIs moving
Days 61–90
Scale & Decide
  • Playbooks embedded
  • Next‑quarter plan locked
  • FTE fit vs. extend decision

Background & Experience

I started on the front lines of managed services and spent 25 years building and leading MSP organizations before stepping into global enterprise leadership roles. Over 30 years, I've led transformations across infrastructure, workplace, ITSM, and vendor ecosystems—always in service of business outcomes.

  • 1
    MSP to Enterprise: hands‑on operator to global leader.
  • 2
    Outcome‑first framing: cost, risk, experience, and velocity.
  • 3
    Playbooks for vendor resets, ITSM maturity, and automation wins.
  • 4
    Executive presence with sleeves‑rolled delivery.
Fast facts
LocationAustin, Texas
Years IT Leadership30
Years MSP Leadership25
Global Teams Led350+
P&L Managed$220M+
XaaS Built/ScaledDaaS, PCaaS, IaaS, SaaS
Customer TierFortune 100 & mid‑market
Client PortfolioKraft Heinz, Atos, Unisys, Amgen, Capital One, Unilever, Otis, Lockheed, Allergan, PepsiCo

Engage fast — even without vendor onboarding

Large enterprises often can’t add a new vendor overnight. That’s okay. Below are procurement‑friendly paths that let us start quickly while staying compliant.

Full‑Time Leadership (FTE)

Open to senior IT leadership roles where the mandate is transformation and outcomes.

  • 30/60/90 plan within first week
  • Board‑ready communication cadence
  • Hands‑on with sleeves‑rolled delivery
Executive‑in‑Residence / Interim

Step‑in leadership to stabilize operations and land key initiatives.

  • Immediate coverage for CIO / VP gaps
  • Crisis stabilization + transformation sprints
  • Mentor internal leaders for continuity
Advisory Sprint (30–90 days)

Targeted outcome with a crisp charter and KPIs.

  • Vendor reset & governance playbook
  • ITSM acceleration & MTTR reduction
  • Workplace experience uplift
Route Through Your Approved Vendor

Engage via an existing prime/MSP or SoW vehicle to bypass new‑vendor setup.

  • 1099 via MSP/payroll partner
  • SOW under an existing MSA
  • Time & materials or fixed‑fee
Partner of Record / Staff Aug

Delivered through a partner already on your vendor list.

  • Procurement‑friendly onboarding
  • Clear deliverables & reporting
  • Option to convert to FTE
Compliance & Assurance

Enterprise‑ready hygiene so we can start fast.

  • Background & references (under NDA)
  • InfoSec onboarding & policies
  • Clear SoW, KPIs, and exit criteria

Let’s talk

Tell me where you need momentum. I’ll respond with a short POV, the fastest engagement path, and a concrete first step.

📍 Austin, Texas • Nationwide
References available under NDA. Enterprise onboarding & compliance ready.
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