Mich ael E . Brad y Milford, OH | 513.604.6333 |
[email protected]
SENIOR TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE
Delivering ROI through Technology Innovation, Utilizing
Application and Big Data Subject Matter Expertise
Visionary Leader known for introducing and implementing
high-ROI, next generation technology and processes that precisely
align with strategic business goals. Winning record of leveraging
emerging and existing technologies for revenue growth, competitive
advantage, cost savings and enhanced organizational effectiveness.
Game Changer, experienced in modernizing corporations, establishing
project offices, and instituting efficient, reliable methodologies.
Builds teams motivated to design, develop, QA, roll-out, support,
secure and continuously improve critical business systems. Trusted
C-suite partner skilled in vendor relationships, contract
negotiations and disciplined budget oversight.
Core Strengths
Executive Leadership IT Strategy P&L Management Program
Management IT Management Integration Team
Leadership Organizational Leadership Capital Budget Management
Strategic Planning Strategic Partnerships Vendor
Management Analytics Big Data Application Development Change
Management Training & Development Project
Management Customer Relationship Management (CRM) SAP Process
Improvement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DATA INTENSITY Covington, KY VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
ANALYTICS DIVISION 2012 2015 Handpicked to overhaul existing IT
processes for company serving Fortune 500 clientele with business
analytics and big data enterprise solutions. Cultivate partnerships
with decision making executives of clients to define and implement
technology strategies aimed at maximizing revenue and streamlining
operations. Developed four distinct practices:
Analytics/Intelligence, Architecture, Data Integration, and Project
Services. Hired, mentored and supervised eight direct reports with
accountability for more than 60 consultants while encouraging
positive workplace culture.
Managed a $13M capital budget, increasing revenue by 25% each
year Increased gross margin by 51% over 3 years by developing a
rigorous utilization and bench strategy Managed 10 or more
concurrent projects utilizing innovative technology solutions to
solve business challenges Transformed organization into a
performance-focused structure, promoting accountability and
incentives Architected and implemented organizational units or
Practices to evolve workflow management
LUXOTTICA RETAIL Mason, OH SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT RETAIL COMPETENCY CENTER 2011 2012 On-boarded to
rebuild Point of Sale (POS) team comprised of developers, business
analysts and support professionals supporting 15,000 associates
across 5,000 stores. Responsible for all company brands with five
direct reports and full accountability for more than 40
professionals. Steered new application development including
managing two major POS systems. Supported new capital-based
projects, coordinated work orders, and resolved complex issues
related to project schedule, managing project resources and project
cost. Responsible for management of support for the existing POS
and other applications. Empowered team members through positive
feedback and challenging assignments.
Directed team to successful completion of more than 25 projects
in nine months Selected to lead overdue SAP integration with
optical POS; delivered project on-time and on-budget Improved
deployment process from six weeks to 24 hours
CONSILIUM1 Mason, OH VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES
OHIO VALLEY REGION 2007 2011 Recruited to direct regional
operations for a professional services firm providing application
development, system architecture, content management/imaging
services and core network and cloud services. Managed eight
direct
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reports, 100+ IS professionals and a $6M budget with full
accountability for operations including: sales and delivery,
contract development, managing networks/security and driving key
performance indicators (KPI) for the regional office. Constructed
business model and all related corporate communications, annual
executive presentations and strategic plans. Directly serviced
clients in implementing impactful solutions. Interfaced with
third-party vendors to innovate cost-effective solutions for
customers. Implemented and coached development teams to utilize
software development lifecycle (SDLC) focused around the Agile
methodology utilizing the SCRUM discipline.
Grew Ohio consultancy from 0 to over $6M in sales over tenure,
maintaining 35% gross margin Developed a very competitive
development organization by attracting and hiring top local talent,
organizing
and training resources with new processes to streamline success
for client engagements Drove 60% reduction in clients operating
costs by driving innovations and development strategies
AXCESS FINANCIAL Mason, OH DIRECTOR OF APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 2005 2007 Directed $6M budget,
staff of 20 IS professionals, and development of operational
strategy within fast-paced financial services environment. Steered
innovative application development and systems maintenance in
support of corporate offices and 1,400+ locations in 32 states.
Adhered to stringent RFI and RFP process to select new strategic
transaction system and offshore partner.
Launched new product utilizing offshore development in six
months; ROI reached in six weeks Achieved 65% boost in web traffic
and customer retention through restructuring of web application
Drove 95% reduction in production downtime via implementation of
Agile and enforcing standards/reviews
CARDINAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Cincinnati, OH PRACTICE MANAGER
ENTERPRISE WEB SERVICES 1998 2005 Technology SME charged with
securing and maintaining practice revenue, maintaining 10% profit
ratio. Handled multiple concurrent projects. Wrote proposals and
fulfilled billable roles on new and existing accounts. Designed and
delivered seminars and academy courses to educate customer base and
internal team members.
Generated $2M+ growth in key account by translating requirements
and enhancing client relationship Integral in founding initial
management practice structure, growing my practice over 50% in the
first year
AT&T Cincinnati, OH SENIOR MANAGER NETWORK CORE SYSTEMS 1992
1998 Progressed through various roles of increased leadership over
Oracle and Sybase database management systems. Database
Administrator for data warehouse supporting local infrastructures
reporting system. Reports were utilized daily by executive
management to fight legislation attempting to block AT&T from
entering local market.
Architected and developed first client server migration from
mainframe Led comprehensive release schedule for industry national
launches
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI Bachelor in Business Administration,
Information Systems
Associate of Arts
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
FileNET Developer Certification Oracle DBA Masters
Certificate
7 Habits of Highly Successful People, and Living the 7 Habits
Executive Leadership coaching through Leadership Excelleration,
Inc.
Dale Carnegie: Effective Communications Aileron Executive
Leadership Training
