David Barber

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, Transformation Strategy at Kyndryl Resiliency Services

  • Education

    • Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      1976 - 1980
      BS Accounting/Finance

      Double major in Corporate Finance & Accounting.

    • Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      1980 - 1981
      MS Finance

      Activities and Societies: Research Assistant to Dr. Cheng-Few Lee. Masters Thesis comparing the application of Simultaneous Equations and Linear Programming techniques to model and forecast corporate financial results and stock prices.

    • The Wharton School

      2007 - 2007
      Master Deal Making Program
    • The Wharton School

      1998 - 1998
      Retail Executive Seminar - Supply Chain Replenishment
  • Experience

    • IBM

      Jan 1991 - Jan 2000

      Global responsibilities for financial consolidation and development for classroom and e-learning content Responsibilities included Controller for IBM US Maintenance business, Financial Executive for Strategic Outsourcing Industrial Sector, Pricing Manager for IBM US Maintenance and Professional Services

      • Financial and Business Operations Executive

        Jan 1996 - Jan 2000
      • Financial Executive

        Jan 1991 - Jan 1996
    • IBM

      Aug 2000 - Aug 2021

      Develop customized solutions with compelling value propositions to enhance Fortune 500 customers' risk profile, recovery plans and business resiliency posture. Key skills include solving unstructured problems, developing complex financial models and negotiating custom contract terms & conditions. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, managed many special projects and cross-functional activities such as Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning and internal Corporate Audits. Responsible for all contract registration, billing/collection activities and revenue analysis as well as development of new application requirements, testing and deployment to drive improved operational efficiency.

      • Proposal and Contract Negotiations Executive

        Jan 2006 - Aug 2021
      • Business Operations Executive

        Aug 2000 - Dec 2005
    • Kyndryl

      Aug 2021 - now
      Director, Transformation Strategy

      Develop customized solutions with compelling value propositions to enhance Fortune 500 customers' risk profile, recovery plans and business resiliency posture. Key skills include solving unstructured problems, developing complex financial models and negotiating custom contract terms & conditions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to David Barber
      Best of IBM IBM May 2018 Best of IBM recognizes top 1000 performers from around the world
    • Awarded to David Barber
      Crystal Award - "Celebrate Success" Outstanding Client Win IBM Global Integrated Technology Services Jul 2013 Deal Maker developing a strategic partnership with a large financial services company to create a cost-effective western data center, managed by IBM, to provide out-of-region resiliency capabilities with a fully dedicated recovery solution for both mainframe and open systems environments supported by robust dedicated network connectivity for data replication and end-user access.This implementation will provide the client's customers with a premier resiliency program to protect their… Show more Deal Maker developing a strategic partnership with a large financial services company to create a cost-effective western data center, managed by IBM, to provide out-of-region resiliency capabilities with a fully dedicated recovery solution for both mainframe and open systems environments supported by robust dedicated network connectivity for data replication and end-user access.This implementation will provide the client's customers with a premier resiliency program to protect their transaction volumes in the event of an outage in their primary production environment. This fully dedicated resiliency solution provides both a business and a competitive advantage in the transaction processing marketplace, which demands continuous availability.This financial services company does business in more than 80 countries with more than half of the top 20 international banks, and provides merchant payment-acceptance solutions as well as services in credit, debit, prepaid and mobile, enabling those in the global marketplace to conduct safe and secure electronic transactions with trust and convenience. Show less
    • Awarded to David Barber
      Team Excellence Award IBM Global Services Americas 2004
    • Awarded to David Barber
      IBM Hundred Percent Club (2012 & 2013) -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Blood Platelet Donor

      Issued by OneBlood on Oct 2013
      OneBloodAssociated with David Barber
    • President, Board of Directors

      Issued by Kell Touchdown Club on Feb 2010
      Kell Touchdown ClubAssociated with David Barber
    • Volunteer Carpenter

      Issued by NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity on Nov 2005
      NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for HumanityAssociated with David Barber
    • Blood Platelet Donor

      Issued by Atlanta Blood Services LLC on Jan 2000
      Atlanta Blood Services LLCAssociated with David Barber
    • Head Lacrosse Coach

      Issued by Atlanta Youth Lacrosse on Jan 2005
      Atlanta Youth LacrosseAssociated with David Barber
    • Assistant Baseball Coach

      Issued by East Cobb Baseball on Jan 2002
      East Cobb BaseballAssociated with David Barber
    • Head Basketball Coach

      Issued by Cobb County on Jan 1999
      Cobb CountyAssociated with David Barber
    • Cub Scout Pack Leader

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Jan 1996
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with David Barber
    • Finance Committee

      Issued by St. Johns Catholic Church on Jan 1993
      St. Johns Catholic ChurchAssociated with David Barber