Beschreibung

Highly experienced hands-on IT leader with over 20 years of driving digital transformation, app/platform development, and strategic innovation across diverse industries. As a sought after strategic partner to executive leaders, I develop and implement organization-wide change initiatives that propel authentic digital innovation. I've led multi-million-dollar transformation projects, consistently delivering outstanding results and significant growth for high-performing clients.

From new product development and enterprise strategy to the latest in AI strategy & app development, my collaborative leadership style builds high-performing internal teams and integrated technology solutions that solve complex business challenges and enhance operational excellence.

With extensive expertise in and management consulting, operations management, digital strategy, product development, and project management, I bring a wealth of knowledge to every endeavor. Passionate about innovation & transformation through the convergence of business strategy, data, & applied technology.

Successfully launched start-ups and transformed them into thriving customer-focused businesses. These startups are at the at the forefront of app and platform integration of reactive (real-time) data, Blockchain and ML/AI development.

Founder of Agile Enterprise (AgEnt), an adaptable methodology to consistently deliver on business goals through enterprise-wide digital transformation & Agile technical product development (ref. in the book "Driving Digital: The Leader's Guide to Business Transformation Through Technology" by Isaac Sacolick). Co-creator of Reactive Data Networks (RDN) and Reactive Workflow software (Ziniki Network, Inc.).

Deep understanding & comprehensive track record among many industry verticals (tech, banking, fintech, publishing, pharma, education, consumer products, logistics, defense, NGO's, etc.) & diverse organization types.

References upon request

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Branchenexpertise

Sprachen

Englisch
Muttersprachlich oder zweisprachig
Französisch
Konversationssicher

Arbeitsortpräferenzen

Vor Ort möglich

Geneva (bis zu 50 km), Lausanne (bis zu 50 km)

Ziniki Network, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
DIGITALAGENTUREN & IT-CONSULTING
Januar 2014 - Heute (12 Jahre und 5 Monate)
Geneva, Switzerland
Providing IT strategy and operational services for small private banks, fintech companies, healthcare / pharma, and commodities trading firms in Geneva as contracted services.
Projects include technical managed services, IT guidance and operations strategy, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and ongoing day-to-day systems support.**
Oversee all aspects of Ziniki's digital strategy, financial management, client management, business development, and project implementation
Instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive and unique digital transformation processes, resulting in the successful management and execution of client deliveries and the ultimate realization of our vision
Led the successful integration of two companies' processes and intellectual property (IP), creating a thriving international software and service company with a team of 25 delivery specialists supporting commercial, nonprofit, and government clients in multiple verticals
Created a unique 'Innovation Labs' process as part of several comprehensive internal transformation projects to develop innovative delivery solutions and new digital products using internal expertise. This enabled Ziniki to outpace the competition and provide authentic transformative solutions to its customers
Advise C-suite executives on business strategy, IT modernization, digital transformation, and highly-technical product development projects
Successful and diverse engagements with commercial, government, and military clients spanning many industry and specialty verticals
IT Strategy Digital Transformation Innovation Management Consulting Process Innovation
Mercurient, LLC
Managing Principal / Founder
DIGITALAGENTUREN & IT-CONSULTING
Januar 2012 - Januar 2014 (2 Jahre)
New York, NY, USA
Scaled Mercurient from a one-person start-up to a successful business that was acquired by Ziniki Network, Inc.
Spearheaded the development of a unique digital transformation strategy, including the creation of Agile Enterprise (AgEnt) methodology, which has been successfully implemented by several Fortune 500 companies to launch key strategic projects
Led large internal client teams, including employees, partners, and international/offshore resources, to successfully deliver software platforms, applications, and create new operational and delivery business units
Advised companies on strategic planning, implemented proven solutions, and provided operational assistance in developing lifetime customers, build strong relationships, and deliver simple yet effective customer and citizen experiences
platform development Cloud computing IT Strategy Strategic planning Innovation
Customer Value Partners (CVP)
Digital Media Practice Director (Founding Partner)
DIGITALAGENTUREN & IT-CONSULTING
Januar 2004 - Januar 2012 (8 Jahre)
Washington, DC, USA
Scaled CVP from a four-founder start-up to a thriving mid-sized business with over 250 employees
Spearheaded the development and execution of the go-to-market strategy for all technical and digital media projects, including new lines of business and services
Led the commercial strategy for CVP, expanding the business into new markets beyond government and non-profit clients
Leveraged Voice-of-Customer based methods to solve performance challenges in customer life-cycle management, IT functional effectiveness, program performance management, and digital media
Partnered with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to improve their customer experience and business performance
Led and integrated multiple teams of up to 100 people globally in the development of new digital platforms, mobile apps, or internal applications
Used data analytics, customer-centric processes and technologies, and employee training to achieve results in customer satisfaction, increase in revenue, and to reducing time to access services
Start-up Digital Transformation Corporate strategy IT Strategy Innovation