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About me
Director, Transformation Strategy at Kyndryl Resiliency Services
Education

Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1976 - 1980BS Accounting/FinanceDouble major in Corporate Finance & Accounting.

Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1980 - 1981MS FinanceActivities 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 - 2007Master Deal Making Program
The Wharton School
1998 - 1998Retail Executive Seminar - Supply Chain Replenishment
Experience

IBM
Jan 1991 - Jan 2000Global 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 2000Financial Executive
Jan 1991 - Jan 1996

IBM
Aug 2000 - Aug 2021Develop 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 2021Business Operations Executive
Aug 2000 - Dec 2005

Kyndryl
Aug 2021 - nowDirector, Transformation StrategyDevelop 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
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Infrastructure Services Selling - Cloud Transformation
IBMOct 2020 - View certificate

IBM Selling Profession Certification - Level II Expert
IBMJan 2010
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to David BarberBest of IBM IBM May 2018 Best of IBM recognizes top 1000 performers from around the world
- Awarded to David BarberCrystal 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 BarberTeam Excellence Award IBM Global Services Americas 2004
- Awarded to David BarberIBM Hundred Percent Club (2012 & 2013) -
Volunteer Experience
Blood Platelet Donor
Issued by OneBlood on Oct 2013
Associated with David BarberPresident, Board of Directors
Issued by Kell Touchdown Club on Feb 2010
Associated with David BarberVolunteer Carpenter
Issued by NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity on Nov 2005
Associated with David BarberBlood Platelet Donor
Issued by Atlanta Blood Services LLC on Jan 2000
Associated with David BarberHead Lacrosse Coach
Issued by Atlanta Youth Lacrosse on Jan 2005
Associated with David BarberAssistant Baseball Coach
Issued by East Cobb Baseball on Jan 2002
Associated with David BarberHead Basketball Coach
Issued by Cobb County on Jan 1999
Associated with David BarberCub Scout Pack Leader
Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Jan 1996
Associated with David BarberFinance Committee
Issued by St. Johns Catholic Church on Jan 1993
Associated with David Barber
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