Oct 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · On-site

• Promoted to create and lead the new transformative Shared Application Services organization. Leading the development of new financial applications, enhanced integration of data across the cloud and on premises, and the end-to-end testing of all technologies.
• Created and executed the strategic vision for Shared Application Services for the global organization.
• Achieved buy-in from C-level executives, on both the IT (CIO) and financial business side.
• Provided leadership, management, and guidance to a team of 4 direct reports (Group Heads of Development, Interfaces and APIs, and QA Testing), each with multiple Team Leads reporting to them, with a third level of Developers, for a total of 90-100 technical staff in my management line.
• Championed new IT strategy partnering with various business units and departments to analyze their technological needs and provided data-driven solutions through shared services.
• Regularly reported on performance to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Managed the delivery of high-quality Application Services, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and proper SDLC.
• Continuously optimized service delivery processes to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and user satisfaction.
• Established and enforced governance frameworks for application development, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and compliance requirements.

Jul 2018 – Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos · On-site

• JRI America (a company of the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group) **
• Promoted to manage the cross-functional Data and Analytics teams of 30-40 people. Business Intelligence, Data, and Analytics Solutions and Applications Lead for SMBC Americas and EMEA.
• Developed and executed the strategic vision for the Data and Analytics IT function in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Identified opportunities to leverage analytics for competitive advantage and business growth.
• Ensured the delivery of actionable insights to support decision-making across the organization.
• Collaborated with data teams to ensure the availability and quality of data for analytical purposes.
• Achieved buy-in from business units on strategic goals for Analytics, and for the budget and procurement of advanced Analytical technologies.
• Drove innovation through the use of the latest methodologies and technologies on the market.
• Established key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of Analytics initiatives.

Jun 2008 – Jul 2018 · 10 yrs 1 mo · On-site

• JRI America (a company of the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group) **
• Selected for the leadership and management of the Analytics team of 10-20 individuals, supporting SMBC Americas and EMEA branches.
• Built and lead a high-performing, collaborative and innovative Analytics team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development.
• Oversaw the development and implementation of advanced analytics solutions, including predictive modeling, multidimensional data visuals, and statistical analysis.
• Collaborated with business units and key stakeholders to understand their analytical needs.
• Regularly reported on the performance and impact of analytics projects to leadership.
• Developed and managed budgets for BI initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals, and served as Project Manager for major Analytics efforts.

Jun 2005 – Jun 2008 · 3 yrs · On-site

• JRI America (a company of the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group) **
• Lead Developer of Financial Reports and Reporting Data Warehouse Manager for SMBC Americas Division and EMEA.

Jul 2000 – Jun 2005 · 4 yrs 11 mos · On-site

• Responsible for the implementation and support of Oracle ERP technologies including HR, GL and Accounts Payable. Developer of Financial and HR Reports.

Aug 1998 – Jun 2000 · 1 yr 10 mos · New York, New York, United States · On-site

• Worked primarily in the Telecom industry on PeopleSoft ERP projects, implementing HR solutions, mining and reporting on data, and business-driven ad-hoc solutions using SQL and PL/SQL.