Rene Clayton

Rene Clayton

Senior Application Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    AI Strategist | Product Innovation | Strategic Execution | Digital Transformation | Speaker | Board Member

  • Education

    • Liberty University

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      Bachelor's Degree Business Management

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society, Tau Sigma National Honor Society Academic honors: Cum Laude

    • MIT Sloan Executive Education

      2017 - 2020
      Executive Certificate Management and Leadership
  • Experience

    • Sagent Technology

      Jan 1998 - Aug 2001
      Senior Application Engineer
    • PSCU

      Aug 2001 - Sept 2024

      Industry Thought Leadership:FinTech, AI, IOT, Open Banking, and Payments Conferences: I served as one of the company's representatives and thought leader at premier industry payment conferences. I articulated and communicated emerging technology strategies through publications and speaking engagements for the business impact to C-suite executives and stakeholders while driving strategic alignment and innovation adoption.Strategic Partnership with USF Practice Center (example of one project): Spearheaded collaboration to explore and implement IoT technologies, resulting in developing 20 innovative skills for Amazon Echo and Google Home. Along with the interns from USF graduates, we demonstrated gaining education in integrating cutting-edge technologies into existing products, enhancing user experience and operational capabilities using agile methodologies. Show less

      • Strategist, Strategic Initiatives

        Dec 2022 - Sept 2024
      • Strategist, Innovation & Product Development

        Jul 2016 - Dec 2022
      • Head of New Product Development

        Sept 2014 - Jul 2016
      • Sr. ITS Program Manager

        Aug 2012 - Sept 2014
      • Client Solutions Engineer / Enterprise Integration

        Aug 2006 - Aug 2012
      • Siebel Systems CRM Manager

        Aug 2001 - Aug 2006
    • Velera

      Jan 2024 - Oct 2024
      Strategist, Strategic Initiatives

      (formerly PSCU)

    • Byte Strategy

      Jul 2024 - now
      Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ITIL Foundation

      IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT (ITIL®)
      Jan 2013
      View certificate certificate
    • Chapter Leader 2023

      Project Management Institute
      Dec 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy

      MIT Sloan Executive Education
      May 2018
      View certificate certificate
    • Internet of Things: Business Implications and Opportunities

      MIT Sloan Executive Education
      Oct 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • Project Manager Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
      Mar 2014
    • Digital Business Strategy: Harnessing Our Digital Future

      MIT Sloan Executive Education
      Feb 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Pragmatic Marketing Certified - PMC III

      Pragmatic Marketing
      Aug 2012
    • ISC2 Candidate

      ISC2
      Nov 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®)

      Scrum Alliance
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • PSM (Professional Scrum Master)

      Scrum.org
      Oct 2011
    • Negotiation for Executives

      MIT Sloan Executive Education
      Dec 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vice President Finance

      Issued by PMI Florida Suncoast Chapter on Oct 2023
      PMI Florida Suncoast ChapterAssociated with Rene Clayton
    • Mentor

      Issued by Connect-IT 360 on Oct 2024
      Connect-IT 360Associated with Rene Clayton
    • Vice President of Programs

      Issued by PMI Florida Suncoast Chapter on Jan 2023
      PMI Florida Suncoast ChapterAssociated with Rene Clayton
    • Member and Crypto API Task Force

      Issued by Financial Data Exchange on Sept 2021
      Financial Data ExchangeAssociated with Rene Clayton
    • VP of Membership

      Issued by Toastmasters Club 2652 on Mar 2016
      Toastmasters Club 2652Associated with Rene Clayton
    • Lead - Advocacy and Mentorship - Susan Adam's Women's Leadership

      Issued by PSCU on Jan 2014
      PSCUAssociated with Rene Clayton
    • Vice President of Events - Innovation of Tampa

      Issued by PDMA - Product Development and Management Association on May 2019
      PDMA - Product Development and Management AssociationAssociated with Rene Clayton
    • Committee Member

      Issued by WITI (Women in Technology International) on Apr 2013
      WITI (Women in Technology International)Associated with Rene Clayton
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County on Mar 2016
      Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas CountyAssociated with Rene Clayton
    • Mentor

      Issued by Northeast High School on Mar 2019
      Northeast High SchoolAssociated with Rene Clayton