About

I am a transformational Data & Analytics executive with 25+ years leading enterprise data modernization, AI/ML adoption, and cloud transformations for Fortune 500 clients. I build and scale practices, lead global delivery teams, and advise C‑suite stakeholders to cut costs, accelerate platform modernization, and deliver measurable business outcomes. I am seeking Senior/AVP/VP roles in Data & Analytics to lead cloud- and AI-driven data strategy and transformation.
I am seeking Senior, AVP, or VP roles in the Data & Analytics domain where I can lead enterprise cloud, AI/ML, and data modernization initiatives to drive measurable business impact.

Projects

01

Enterprise Cloud Migration Program (Cognizant)

Migrated large-scale enterprise workloads from on-prem to AWS, Azure, Snowflake, and Oracle Cloud, delivering 20–30% TCO reduction and enabling 40% faster reporting while supporting capture of $25M+ in cloud transformation deals. Implemented strategy, solutioning, RFP responses, and client orals to secure deals and standardize repeatable migration patterns.

AWS · Azure · Snowflake · Oracle Cloud · Databricks

02

Hyperscaler GTM Partnerships & Platform Modernization (Orion Innovation)

Established hyperscaler partnerships that unlocked $10M+ in joint go-to-market opportunities and accelerated platform modernization by 6–12 months while cutting infrastructure costs by approx. 25% for Tax & Accounting clients. Defined target-state architecture and governance frameworks and scaled a cross-functional architecture and consulting team by 30% to drive adoption.

Azure · AWS · Snowflake · Microsoft Fabric

Experience

May 2024Present

Sr. Director – Data Strategy & Solution Architecture

Orion Innovation

Cut infrastructure costs by approx. 25% for Tax & Accounting clients by defining enterprise technology strategy, roadmap, target-state architecture, and governance frameworks. Achieved a 6–12 month acceleration in platform modernization through CxO collaboration, established Hyperscaler partnerships that unlocked $10M+ in joint go-to-market opportunities, and scaled a cross-functional team by 30% to drive consistent delivery excellence.

Oct 2018Apr 2024

Director – AI & Analytics

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Captured $25M+ in cloud transformation deals and produced 20–30% TCO reduction with 40% faster reporting by delivering enterprise migrations from on-prem to AWS/Azure/Snowflake/Oracle Cloud and shaping end-to-end AI & Analytics strategy for Banking & Financial Services clients. Oversaw multi-million-dollar global delivery portfolios for Fortune 100 clients, led 100+ consultants with 95%+ client satisfaction, introduced reusable delivery accelerators that reduced proposal turnaround by 40% and increased win rate by 25%, and drove practice operations to achieve consistent 15% YoY growth.

Feb 2016Oct 2018

Senior Manager – Global BI Practice

Jacobs Engineering Group

Saved $5M annually by unifying enterprise systems post-merger into a centralized BI platform that improved cross-functional reporting. Directed global analytics delivery using Oracle BI Applications, Tableau, Power BI, and Hyperion for Finance and HR analytics, built a BI Center of Excellence, and optimized vendor partnerships to cut implementation costs by 15%.

Jun 2013Feb 2016

Practice Leader, BI & Analytics

AccuBI Solutions Inc.

Doubled BI & Analytics practice revenue (2x) within 3 years by driving targeted growth across Real Estate and Biopharma verticals. Delivered advanced BI and data warehouse solutions that reduced reporting cycles from weeks to hours, significantly accelerating decision-making speed.

Sep 2011May 2013

IT Director – Analytics Delivery Head

TEKsystems

Elevated delivery quality and client engagement across 10+ enterprise BI programs supporting 100+ architects and consultants, and increased brand visibility through case studies showcased at Oracle OpenWorld. Supported RFx activities with solutioning, statements of work, customer orals, go-to-market initiatives, and product demonstrations to strengthen deal execution.

19952011

Principal Consultant; Practice Manager; BI Solution Architect; Technical Project Manager

Various Employers

Established foundational BI and analytics practices and delivered technical project management and architecture across multiple clients and industries, enabling scalable enterprise deployments and future practice growth. Produced solution architectures and delivery artifacts that supported long-term analytics modernization initiatives.

Education

Masters in Aeronautical Engineering

Post Graduate Program, Cloud Computing

McCombs School of Business, UT Austin

GenAI for Leaders – Foundation Program

Project Management Certification

DePaul University, Chicago

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