Welome

Professional Summary

Visionary technology leader with 15+ years of success building innovative business solutions applying emerging and existing technologies that take companies to the next level. Strategic business partner and executive leadership team member with the ability to understand business needs and influence strategic direction through technology.

Professional Experience

Competitive Power Ventures (2022 – Present)

Director & Head of Applications and Data Systems

Built and led the Applications function within the IT department with a focus on implementing best-of-breed systems.
Developed a best-in-class Data Science function to drive business intelligence and data-driven decision-making.
Transformed IT applications by stabilizing core systems and adding new capabilities to support rapid business growth.
Reduced annual costs by $100K through insourcing support for Microsoft Great Plains.
Led the implementation of Workiva Financial Reporting, streamlining the production of board materials, management packages, and SEC reports.
Managed the implementation of an Energy Trading and Risk Management system, bringing the project back on schedule.
Designed and implemented “Project Unity,” which utilized Tableau for data visualization and Databricks on Microsoft Azure for building a robust Analytics and Data Science function.
Led the adoption of Microsoft Power Apps to provide low-code solutions for managing data across the organization.

Enviva (2020 – 2022)

Director & Head of Enterprise Applications & Data Analytics

Recruited by the CIO to transform the IT department, stabilize business applications, and modernize the technology stack.
Established the Data Science function and introduced predictive analytics using the Microsoft Power Platform and Databricks on Azure.
Consolidated five legacy supply chain systems into a unified platform, streamlining logistics, contract management, and invoicing.
Led the digital transformation of business intelligence, expanding BI into four new business lines within a year.
Developed real-time reporting capabilities and predictive analytics for manufacturing processes, resulting in improved operational performance.
Drove the modernization of Enviva’s technology stack, including the transition from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365, solving major compliance issues and improving workflows.
Implemented blockchain technology to verify the sustainability of sourced raw materials, enhancing transparency and trust in the supply chain.
Earned an “Effective” rating on external audits by eliminating critical errors in SOX workflows.

Erickson Living (2006 – 2020)

IT Services Director (2013 – 2020) | Technical Lead (2006 – 2013)

Promoted rapidly into leadership roles guiding IT strategy, software development, and enterprise application management.
Led the development of mobile and tablet-based digital applications for dining services, improving key performance metrics such as temperature control, order accuracy, and payment validation.
Drove over $1M in ROI through the migration of multiple ERP systems, including PeopleSoft to Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Managed the digitization of HR and Payroll systems, including the implementation of a custom Employee Files Engine and Compensation Module in PeopleSoft.
Championed a proactive, customer-centric focus within IT services, transitioning the team from a reactive to a proactive mindset that increased system stability and performance.
Reduced costs by up to 40% through strategic vendor contract negotiations and hardware/software procurement.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science – State University of New York at Binghamton