John Lytle

Experience

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  Citicorp

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

  IT Manager
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  Software and Beyond

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

  Senior Project Manager
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  Watson Wyatt Worldwide

  Jun 1991 - Jul 1999

  Regional IT Director

  Direct internal computer operations for nine offices ranging in size from 7 to 300+ users. Responsible for combined Capital and Operating budgets of $7,500,000+. Technology responsibilities include: multi-node frame-relay WAN; video-conferencing; server & workstation configuration; Automated software distribution; custom application development for internal and customer use and support; computer room operations; PBX management and support; user training; and support of client programming project teams. Coordinate activities of independent contractors for support and application development. Show less

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  Smiths Group Plc

  Apr 2002 - Aug 2007

  Global responsibility for corporate and business unit IT strategy, shared services, strategic vendor relationship management and negotiation for a $8.0B FTSE 100 UK-based company. Led initiatives to rationalize $110M annual IT spend results delivering 28% savings. Worked with business unit management to develop plans for strategic initiatives leveraging the globally consistent and available infrastructure. Responsibility for oversite of IT contribution to global business change projects within business units. Global governance of business continuity planning and disaster recovery architecture. Show less

  • CTO

    Sept 2004 - Aug 2007

  • Global Infrastructure Director

    Apr 2002 - Sept 2004
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  Information Services Group (ISG)

  Aug 2007 - now

  Director

  Global 1000 client roster focusing on IT and Business strategy alignment, Cloud Technology adoption, Digitization of the Enterprise, Engineering Outsourcing and IT continuous operating efficiency improvement. Client engagements with leading global organizations in Aerospace/Defense, Petro Chemical, Telecommunications and Banking, Finance and Insurance.