Jan 2023 – Jan 2026 · 3 yrs · Eagle, Idaho, United States · Remote

• Unified fragmented data efforts into a scalable, enterprise-wide global Data and Analytics function at this $6B+ global CPG organization, specializing in food services. Built and led a Chief Digital and AI Office focused on modernizing platforms, elevating global visibility, and facilitating top-line growth. Reduced supply chain risk and positioned the company for global growth by strengthening resilience and scalability through a hybrid Snowflake–AWS–SAP Lakehouse architecture.
• Increased visibility and accelerated global decision-making by unifying digital and AI strategy and creating a decentralized Chief Digital and AI Office that transformed fragmented data efforts into an enterprise model.
• Drove 4% YoY revenue and volume growth by influencing C-Suite adoption of AI and data and aligning enterprise strategy directly with business outcomes.
• Achieved seven-figure savings through AI-driven inventory optimization that eliminated manual tasks for 26 employees.

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 3 mos · Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area · On-site

• Founder of Hawksroost, a board and executive decision governance firm focused on accountability, escalation, and oversight in AI-influenced environments.
• I work with boards and senior leadership teams where data, AI, and digital decisions carry real consequences. The focus is not on technology delivery but on decision ownership, governance structures, and how influence is managed as complexity scales.
• We offer selective, advisory engagements that support leaders accountable for outcomes over time.
• Advisory engagements and fractional CDO partnerships are available through https://vtcdo.com.

Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 · 3 yrs · United States · Remote

• Served as the first functional Chief Data and Analytics Officer of this company specializing in Industrial, high-tech manufacturing, and services. Created a modern analytics foundation that accelerated and improved global decision-making. Operationalized AI, strengthened governance, and delivered measurable value to business leaders globally across manufacturing and commercial functions. Deployed AI/ML models to optimize material forecasts and HR/EHS processes.
• Achieved 80% faster delivery time and a 26% improvement in time-to-insight (Gartner benchmarked). Cut waste, increased production uptime, and reduced time-lost incidents 14%.
• Improved employee retention and attracted top-tier talent by building a talent pipeline and championing a culture of innovation that combined career growth opportunities with impactful data projects.
• Aligned compliance with innovation and strengthened trust in data by launching enterprise-wide governance programs, including data governance councils, reusable models, and AI/ML adoption frameworks.

Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs · Duncan, SC · Hybrid

• Modernized platforms and aligned business solutions with global business strategy at this 1.5B+ international manufacturer of fiber optic infrastructure, engineering, and solutions. Redesigned the IT and data landscape to drive transformation, stabilize platforms, and prepare AFL for digital scaling. Implemented MDM and governance to align manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
• Generated seven-figure savings in year-one by creating a three-year IT and data transformation roadmap that positioned the company to modernize enterprise architecture. Improved resilience by replacing two legacy platforms with modern Cloud alternatives. Boosted data usability by 34% by migrating enterprise data to Azure.
• Increased workforce efficiency and cross-functional alignment by deploying Microsoft Power Automate across Marketing, Manufacturing, and Operations, standardizing data usage and streamlining workflows.

Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr · Columbia, SC · On-site

• Created and implemented a digital modernization plan focused on improving client onboarding and operational productivity for this operating unit of PwC specializing in healthcare revenue recognition. Quickly grew ROI by driving automation, improving data services, and providing scalable analytics.
• Reduced onboarding time from 6 months to under 30 days. Projected a 75% reduction in onboarding costs and an 80% improvement in productivity and positioned the organization to scale client delivery at speed. Designed and implemented a digital roadmap that unified automation, enterprise data services, and advanced analytics into a single modernization plan.

Jan 2003 – Jan 2017 · 14 yrs · Greater Indianapolis · On-site

• Modernized enterprise systems and elevated IT as a strategic business partner to the senior management of this $2.5B global manufacturer of networking, connectivity, and industrial automation solutions. Achieved this by building governance, driving global program delivery, and aligning technology investments with revenue and compliance priorities. Provided leadership that Increased adoption of enterprise initiatives across APAC and EMEA while aligning IT strategy with local commercial needs.
• Improved project cycle times by 50%, boosted CRM adoption from 6% to 89%, reduced SAP and Salesforce license costs by 31% and directed a global sales operations transformation that generated eight-figure revenues.