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
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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
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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 2024 – Present
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 2018 – Apr 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 2016 – Oct 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 2013 – Feb 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 2011 – May 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.
1995 – 2011
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
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Masters in Aeronautical Engineering
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Post Graduate Program, Cloud Computing
McCombs School of Business, UT Austin
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GenAI for Leaders – Foundation Program
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Project Management Certification
DePaul University, Chicago