Experience

Sirius Solutions, LLLP

• Business Consulting and Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Strategy Officer

  • 2020 - Present

  Houston, Texas, United States * I am responsible for developing and executing on key strategic initiatives along with overlooking marketing and IT. * Organized a highly motivated team that is results-oriented and innovative by nature. * Set up strategic partnerships with leading service and technology firms to greatly improve our delivery capabilities and access to new global markets * Redesigned legacy consulting solutions and digitalized the business model. *. Integrated improved technology platforms… Show more * I am responsible for developing and executing on key strategic initiatives along with overlooking marketing and IT. * Organized a highly motivated team that is results-oriented and innovative by nature. * Set up strategic partnerships with leading service and technology firms to greatly improve our delivery capabilities and access to new global markets * Redesigned legacy consulting solutions and digitalized the business model. *. Integrated improved technology platforms, workflow designs, data structures, machine learning, and automated processes. * Created customer-centric consulting solutions around technology partnerships in focused functional areas such as CRM, Treasury Solutions, Audit & Compliance, Data Intelligence, Upstream Energy, and Supply Chain. * Positioned Sirius Solutions as a boutique firm that supports and executes digital transformation, innovation, and digitization efforts of companies using technology.

• Innovation Leader

  • 2017 - 2020

  Houston, Texas Area * Redefine the way Sirius delivered consulting services, and introduce new solutions that created a clear competitive advantage for oil and gas industry clients. Transformed core brand offerings using emerging technologies, robotic process automation (RPA), and cloud-based platforms. * Conceptualized a new consulting delivery model and formulated workflow solutions. Worked with cross-functional teams across the organization and set up India-based offshore teams. * Led the development… Show more * Redefine the way Sirius delivered consulting services, and introduce new solutions that created a clear competitive advantage for oil and gas industry clients. Transformed core brand offerings using emerging technologies, robotic process automation (RPA), and cloud-based platforms. * Conceptualized a new consulting delivery model and formulated workflow solutions. Worked with cross-functional teams across the organization and set up India-based offshore teams. * Led the development and launch of Eagle Eye, an artificial intelligence/machine learning SaaS solution to manage land contracts for oil and gas companies. Partnered with a legacy land management services organization to serve US energy companies' 2.5 million acres of oil and gas land contracts. * Served as a thought leader and invited speaker at high profile industry events to share innovative practices in the application of emerging technologies for land management and supply chain optimization. * Reimagined old-school projects leveraging cutting-edge technologies across the supply chain, HR, audit, and finance sectors.



Invesco Ltd.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Strategy, Intelligence & Innovation

  • 2016 - 2017

  Houston, Texas, United States * Built Invesco's Strategic Intelligence function from the ground up to predict and act on identified trends in the financial services industry and deliver a long-term strategic advantage to the company. Stood up intentionally small and agile innovation teams across the global organization. * Hosted the equivalent of a "pitch day" bringing together various functional teams, resulting in three successful initiatives. * Brought together the disciplines, methodologies, structures, and… Show more * Built Invesco's Strategic Intelligence function from the ground up to predict and act on identified trends in the financial services industry and deliver a long-term strategic advantage to the company. Stood up intentionally small and agile innovation teams across the global organization. * Hosted the equivalent of a "pitch day" bringing together various functional teams, resulting in three successful initiatives. * Brought together the disciplines, methodologies, structures, and people to quickly create a highly effective innovation function. Set up the innovation function in three months and set in motion a discipline that Invesco can utilize to build a culture of continuous strategic innovation and ideation. * Identified and measured the top FinTech trends that posed significant opportunities or a disruptive business impact to Invesco, including Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, predictive analytics, and robo-advisors. * Developed ideation and execution processes to act on intelligence by driving employee engagement, improving communication, and setting up design and innovation labs globally. Created an ideation funnel and held Hackathons that transformed cross-functional collaboration. Show less



Softtek

• Mexico
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Co-Founder & Executive Director Softtek Innoventures

  • 2012 - 2016

  Houston, Texas, United States * Led Innoventures to launch new businesses for the largest IT-Services organization in Latin America, and built a culture of curiosity and innovation. Developed many business plans, products, and solutions through the program and launched four successful initiatives. * Designed and executed a high-impact technology acceleration strategy, with a core focus on education and mentorship. Developed data-driven innovation models to fully leverage Softtek's mobile and cloud capabilities. Utilized… Show more * Led Innoventures to launch new businesses for the largest IT-Services organization in Latin America, and built a culture of curiosity and innovation. Developed many business plans, products, and solutions through the program and launched four successful initiatives. * Designed and executed a high-impact technology acceleration strategy, with a core focus on education and mentorship. Developed data-driven innovation models to fully leverage Softtek's mobile and cloud capabilities. Utilized social media, live events, and online activities to engage 15,000 employees and drive innovation. * Established Softtek's Intrapreneurship Certification program that attracted more than 200 annual applicants. The program accepts 10 to 15 new students per year and has produced many successful graduates. Show less



Teledata Technology Solutions (TTS)

• Vice President of Marketing & Strategy - Pinnacle Call Center Solutions

  • 2011 - 2012

  Houston, Texas, United States A technology leader in IT consulting services, marine software, and computer hardware, Teledata Technology Solutions generated more than $2B in annual revenue at its peak. * Led the expansion of TTS through strategic M&A activity in the US market and launched the company's new brand, integrating four acquisitions. Worked across the organization to advise leadership and solve problems. * Responsible for spinning-off Pinnacle Call Center Solutions and drive new business with US key… Show more A technology leader in IT consulting services, marine software, and computer hardware, Teledata Technology Solutions generated more than $2B in annual revenue at its peak. * Led the expansion of TTS through strategic M&A activity in the US market and launched the company's new brand, integrating four acquisitions. Worked across the organization to advise leadership and solve problems. * Responsible for spinning-off Pinnacle Call Center Solutions and drive new business with US key municipalities and utilities. Advised Pinnacle and engaged with investors and customers after it was selected to participate in SURGE, a leading Techstars-backed accelerator program. * Launched a range of new business innovations, including solutions for intelligent streetlights, call center management, and a K12 learning management system that was spun off into a highly profitable business. Managed software development for the K12 LMS business with an offshore team in India.

• Vice President of Marketing & Strategy

  • 2011 - 2011

  Houston, Texas, United States * Selected by the CEO to unify two acquired business divisions with $400M in combined revenue, streamline operations, and elevate the profile of TTS in a crowded marketplace. Developed cohesive sales and technology strategies, led media campaigns, and advised the CEO on all financial and market integration matters.

• Division Head - TTS Education Division

  • 2009 - 2011

  Houston, Texas, United States * Launched new business capabilities focused on global K12 eLearning tools, math and science learning materials, and education management strategies.

• Director of Mergers & Acquisitions

  • 2007 - 2009

  Houston, Texas, United States * Identified, evaluated, and acquired strategic M&A targets to create a new utility-focused business division for TTS. Led strategic and financial due diligence for the acquisition of Pinnacle.



Fannin

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analyst

  • 2005 - 2005

  Houston, Texas, United States



ChipWrights

• Principal Engineer

  • 2001 - 2004

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States



Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

• France
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Engineer

  • 2000 - 2001

  Maynard, Massachusetts, United States



Xilinx

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Engineer

  • 1998 - 2000

  San Jose, California, United States



Altera

• Apps Engineer

  • 1996 - 1998

  San Jose, California, United States