Louis Forte, MAS, PMP, CSM

Experience

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  Toys R Us (International Division)

  Jan 1988 - Jan 2007

  Effectively led an onsite, offshore IT organization responsible for all Merchandising System development activities. Ensured systems executed in support of global business strategies and growth initiatives. Responsible for managing enterprise information as a critical corporate asset. Led high performing teams in the development and global rollout of an Enterprise Data Warehouse and supporting functions/platforms, Decision/Executive analytics and reporting, and Content Management systems. Directed an IT organization and all development activities in support of International Merchandising initiatives. Developed and implemented a new portfolio of merchandising applications with emphasis on planning, inventory management, core merchandising, and direct procurement. Responsible for International Retail Systems development and delivery through sound Full Lifecycle Development principles, with emphasis on requirements, architecture, development, testing and end-point deployment. Development and Support crossed Toys ‘R’ Us International business domains: Merchandising, Logistics, Finance, Point of Sale, and Cross-Functional Systems.

  • Sr. Director Application Development - Merchandising Systems

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  • Sr. Director Application Development - Enterprise Data Management

    Jan 1995 - Jan 2007

  • Sr. Manager Application Development - Merchandising Systems

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1996

  • Principle Software Engineer - Retail Systems

    Jan 1988 - Jan 1991
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  Independent Consultant

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Management Consultant - Information Management Retail Solutions

  Management Consultant providing program and project management services, specializing in the delivery of high-quality strategic, tactical, system solutions.

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  QVC Group

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2023

  Enabling high velocity delivery of applications and services through CICDCT Pipelines, Container Orchestration, Cloud Enablement, DevOps Test Data Management (DELPHIX Data Virtualization), and Enterprise DevOps Tools. QVC Group focus included QVC, QVCi, and HSN. Responsible for leading new market IT initiatives including the deployment of core QVC technologies and solutions in support of business and IT strategy. QVC Group focus included QVC, QVCi, and HSN. Responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining, Customer and Product solutions that are aligned to business and technology roadmaps. QVC Group focus included QVC and QVCi.

  • Sr. Manager - IT Platforms DevOps Engineering

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2023

  • Sr. Manager Information Technology - Global Emerging Markets

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  • Sr. Manager IT Application Development

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
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  National Vision Administrators (NVA)

  Mar 2023 - now

  Sr. Manager Information Technology - Application Development

  Responsible for developing strategic and tactical roadmaps aligned to business and technology initiatives and goals. Leading high performing teams in the delivery against commitment in support of Web, Mobile, and Integration Services Engineering.