Experience

SimplyPut Consulting

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Partner

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  SimplyPut Consulting is a team of problem solvers who are passionate about delivering results. We work with C-Suite leaders and Private Equity firms to solve their most complex business and technology challenges. Our experience as consultants and operators drives our no-nonsense approach to delivering bold outcomes in challenging situations. Our experienced professionals know how to deliver the business outcomes that matter. We simplify first to deliver innovative, state-of-the-art, digital technology-based business solutions that enable previously unattainable business models and performance levels. Our Simplify – Automate – Integrate methods help us define, drive, and deliver mission-critical programs and projects on time and on budget. We specialize in strategic leadership, enterprise technology & architecture, technology strategy, business process improvement & optimization, data analytics & insights, digital transformation, turnarounds, and organizational change management resulting in improved top-line performance, margin improvement, cost reduction, release of working capital, program rescue, and acquisition integration acceleration. SimplyPut Consulting has a presence in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Monterrey, Pittsburgh, Phoenix, and San Jose. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your most challenging business needs. Visit our website at www.simplyput.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook for more information about our company and services. Show less



AT Synergy

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Board Member

  • Nov 2016 - Present



BlastPoint

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Arieca Inc.

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Jan 2021 - Present



ABR Ventures

• Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Principal

  • Nov 2011 - Present

  Nurture and invest in rapid growth early stage ventures. Deliver broad range of business advisory services with focus on rapid improvement of operations and information technology capabilities. Diverse industry and functional acumen, with depth in consumer/industrial products, supply chain, manufacturing, and IT. Past successes include business turnarounds, complex merger/acquisition integrations, strategic sourcing, supply chain and operations performance improvement, shared services, lean reengineering, and strategy development / implementation. Show less



AthleteTrax, LLC

• Software Development

• Board Member

  • Aug 2012 - Feb 2020



Polyconcept

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Information Officer

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2018

  Responsible for leading the IT Organization in developing and deploying IT solutions that enable and improve new business models and existing business operations for Polyconcept's Global Promotional Products business. Work closely with the World-wide Business and IT Organization business leaders to create and implement industry disruptive strategic initiatives and competitive operating strategies, creating maximum value across Polyconcept Responsible for leading the IT Organization in developing and deploying IT solutions that enable and improve new business models and existing business operations for Polyconcept's Global Promotional Products business. Work closely with the World-wide Business and IT Organization business leaders to create and implement industry disruptive strategic initiatives and competitive operating strategies, creating maximum value across Polyconcept



Heinz North America

• Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Interim VP and CIO

  • 2012 - 2013

  Long-term consulting engagement leading all Information Technology strategic planning, development, implementation and support for this $5B Company affiliate. Long-term consulting engagement leading all Information Technology strategic planning, development, implementation and support for this $5B Company affiliate.



Big Heart Pet Brands

• Consumer Goods
• 700 & Above Employee

• SVP Corporate Service Center & CIO

  • 2002 - 2011

  Executive Officer leading Shared Services improvement and delivery, including all Business Operations Transformation and Information Technology strategic planning, implementation, and support. Overall leadership for company’s Pittsburgh Headquarters with over 450 employees. Led all Information Technology strategic planning, development, implementation and support. Accountable for all facets of technology leadership and governance. Executive Officer leading Shared Services improvement and delivery, including all Business Operations Transformation and Information Technology strategic planning, implementation, and support. Overall leadership for company’s Pittsburgh Headquarters with over 450 employees. Led all Information Technology strategic planning, development, implementation and support. Accountable for all facets of technology leadership and governance.



Kraft Heinz

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President Information Technology

  • Jul 1996 - Dec 2002



Accenture

• Ireland
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Partner

  • Aug 1983 - Jul 1996