Experience

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  Verizon

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Fios access network sourcing leader

  Carried team through Next Generation FiOS Network RFP and selection. Managed agreements supporting DSL, In-Home Networking, and Outside Plants. Developed, integrated, and analyzed monthly/quarterly cost and regulatory reports. __________Highlights- Negotiated FiOS Agreement and achieved immediate $200M in savings.- Improved system response time from 5 minutes to 30 seconds with optimized process. - Appointed as change agent to lead Frictionless System sourcing/contract management. Show less

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  Verizon communications

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  Senior sourcing process leader - video network

  Deployed eSourcing RFPs contracts through strategic creative thinking to achieve objectives. Applied customer service concepts to improve user experience for client and employees. Collaborated in a team environment to monitor, trace, and test prevailing issues. Managed services for FiOS and strategic sourcing of global enterprise-wide technology. Led business process improvement projects to streamline out-of-date sourcing procedures. __________Highlights- Directed ownership of 3 RFPs $3B with ATT and BellSouth.- Managed long-term supplier relationship with Cisco and Motorola, saving over $50M.- Negotiated Master Video Support and Maintenance agreement, saving in excess of $40M.- Outsourced tactical functionality to Bangalore, India. Show less

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  Bloomberg lp

  Jan 2011 - now

  Spearhead financial tools and technology business plans by delivering high performance, quality metrics, security, and service standards with no distruption to customers priorities. Architect and deploy integrated, automated, and transparent financial tools to all business owners and technology managers to anticipate opportunities and identify challenges. Enhance client profitability with strategic positioning of technology products and services. Define strategies with business leaders in procurement, legal, risk, engineering, security, and operations to reduce waste, risk, abuse, and cost. Change the face of network and security engineering, as well as enhance value proposition to influence sales and usage adoption. Challenge and approve an array of technology business plans and OP/CAPEX budgets across the Engineering organization.___________Highlights- Apply multi-disciplinary skill set to identify market opportunities and define business models for emerging technologies that solve problems.- Deliver data-driven strategy development that thrives on automation and analytics.- Oversee and influence critical internal/external relationships.- Monitor industry trends and convey thought leadership to drive initiatives.- Build exemplary business strategies in alignment with internal and external organization goals, monitoring progress with detailed KPI reports. Show less Established central relationship hub across all Technology, Operations, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, Risk, and Trade Compliance disciplines. Streamlined and automated workflows to enhance productivity and client/vendor satisfaction. Delivered regular quarterly data-driven global category management reviews that defined strategies, identified synergistic opportunities, and exposed risk mitigation plans. Provided enterprise deployment strategy oversight for new programs and vendor negotiations. Directed cross-functional team and provided required leadership in vendor negotiations. Developed and executed global strategies built using data analytics, market data, and trusted partnerships with clients and vendors._________Highlights- Advised executive team on solutions to increase efficiency while decreasing costs.- Instilled vision to identify organizational changes needed to boost operational excellence.- Delivered highest savings in the global department, often 10x annual targets for 5 years. - Minimized disruptions and ensured a productive working environment. Show less Secured global enterprise-wide technology hardware, software, services regarding network hardware and security, telecom, x86 servers, and next-generation CDN operators. Analyzed internal data and external market forces to design, inspire, and lead strategies. Leveraged data analytics and financial modeling to help enable converged server/network strategies that improved financial and operational efficiency with major data center vendors. Highlights- Key team member and transformation agent in Purchasing to Global Procurement reorganization, repositioning procurement’s value proposition to technology stakeholders.- Utilized organizational best practices, Bloomberg trends, and disruptive market advances, resulting in significant savings and risk reductions. Show less

  • Director of Strategic Technology Finance

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Global Network and Telecom Category Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Strategic Sourcing Manager

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2014