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CIO & CTO Driving IT-to-Profit Transformation | AI, Digital & Cloud Modernization Leader | Scalable Platforms, M&A Integration & High-Performance Teams

Overview

Senior CIO, CTO, and technology entrepreneur with a track record of revitalizing underperforming IT organizations and converting technology into competitive advantage. Expertise spans enterprise-scale modernization, AI-enabled products, and cloud-first platforms across regulated and high-growth industries. Known for building elite teams, simplifying complex environments, and delivering measurable business value. Leadership style emphasizes accountability, alignment, and results.

Short Bio

Experienced CIO and CTO specializing in AI-driven digital transformation and enterprise IT modernization. Proven leader in scaling platforms, integrating acquisitions, and delivering sustained revenue and profit growth.

What I Bring

  • IT-to-profit transformation with measurable ROI

  • Executive-level business and technology alignment

  • AI, data, and cloud-first product leadership

  • Large-scale team building and cultural transformation

  • M&A integration and enterprise governance expertise

Key Technologies & Product Expertise

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

  • Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS

  • Microsoft DevOps, GitHub, .NET, NoSQL, Cosmos DB

  • Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Tableau, PowerBI

  • Oracle ERP, Oracle Field Service

  • Mobile Applications (iOS, Android)

  • CI/CD Pipelines, DevOps, Hybrid Cloud Architectures

Titles Held

  • Chief Information & Product Officer, Alliance Inspection Management (2022–Present)

  • EVP & Chief Information Officer, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (2018–2022)

  • Chief Technology Officer, Quad, Inc. (2009–2018)

  • Director of Information Technology, Journal Communications / Gannett (2005–2009)

  • Chief Executive Officer & Founder, GI National Internet Corporation (1997–2005)

Career Highlights

  • Delivered $25MM three-year ROI through unified AI-driven inspection platform

  • Led organizations achieving up to 67% revenue growth and $13M+ cost reductions

  • Scaled enterprises from $1.3B to nearly $6B in revenue

  • Generated $400MM+ in high-margin revenue through new digital products

  • Integrated multiple public and private acquisitions uncovering $750M+ in synergies

Education & Professional Certifications

  • Ongoing Executive & Technology Education through Gartner, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tech Industry Programs

  • Lakeland University, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Languages

English- Native

Impact

  • Transformed IT from cost center to profit engine across multiple enterprises

  • Enabled AI, data, and cloud platforms supporting billions in revenue

  • Built and led teams of up to 1,100+ technologists globally

  • Drove enterprise resilience, scalability, and sustained competitive advantage

Experience

28

Years of Experience

Fields of Expertise