Johnny Fontenot
Humble,Texas
Summary
Global IT Executive with over 25 years of experience in IT management and strategic partnerships across Banking, Oil & Gas, and commercial cleaning. Successfully delivered over $3.8 billion in technology projects, showcasing leadership in business transformation and operational efficiency. Recognized for expertise in team development, process optimization, and compliance management, promoting continuous improvement. Extensive experience in Information Technology across Utilities, Pharmaceutical, Mining, and Financial Services industries globally.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director IT/Cybersecurity Operations
McBride Business Solutions
Columbia, MD
10.2024 - Current
- IT Leadership: Oversee developing and implementing IT strategies that support business goals while ensuring strong cybersecurity measures.
- Cybersecurity Risk Management: Identify and assess cybersecurity risks, implement proactive measures, and develop response plans to protect data and ensure compliance with new and existing businesses.
- Team Development: Lead and mentor IT and cybersecurity teams, promoting continuous learning through training on the latest security practices.
Owner/President
Enviro Commercial Cleaning. DBA ServiceMaster Cleaning By Enviro
12.2018 - Current
- Founded and Developed Business: Established the company from scratch, creating a viable concept and business model that led to profitability.
- Oversaw operations and HR: Managed all operational and HR functions, including hiring, payroll, compliance, and training, to ensure smooth and safe operations.
- Ensured Operational Efficiency: Directed operations to enhance efficiency, service quality, and cost-effective resource management.
- Implemented Customer Solutions: Evaluated customer expectations, and implemented solutions to meet their needs and standards.
- Enhanced Business Credibility: Built a strong reputation and value through innovative executive suite concepts and groundbreaking methodologies, fostering further engagement opportunities.
- Expanded Market Presence: Grew the business rapidly in Houston and surrounding areas, with successful expansions into Corpus, and West Texas.
- Achieved Revenue Growth: Increased revenue by nearly $1.5 million after four years of operation.
- Cultivated Client Relationships: Developed strong partnerships by maintaining regular communication with clients to ensure their satisfaction.
- Established Industry Reputation: Gained a strong reputation in the post-construction cleaning sector, servicing major general contractors for large commercial and residential projects.
Head of Americas IT Operations
BHP Billington
Santiago De Chile
02.2010 - 10.2017
- Managed a large IT team: Oversaw a team of 1,500 IT employees and contractors, supporting $58 billion in commodity businesses.
- Provided leadership and vision: Led IT services for four core mining and oil businesses across North and South America, driving creative strategy and execution.
- Optimized Application Budget: Rationalized the global application budget of $142 million, achieving 13% annual savings.
- Standardized Operations: Executed a standardized completions program, and implemented post-well summaries to enhance operational efficiency.
- Standardized Operations: Executed a standardized completions program, and implemented post-well summaries to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed mining connectivity solutions: implemented a mining Wi-Fi strategy to support autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and remote automation operations.
- Enhanced Workplace Safety: Established a stable working environment that resulted in predictable outcomes, and zero reported injuries.
- Recognized for Cost Efficiency: Received an award for commitment to cost efficiency and safety, saving the company $20 million annually.
Managing Executive Director
Chase Bank
Houston, TX
01.1992 - 01.2010
- Oversaw global projects: Successfully directed over $2 billion in business transformation initiatives worldwide.
- Business Delivery Executive: Focused on driving business transformation projects, and implementing high-profile executive initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams: managed diverse teams on projects, making strategic, long-term technology decisions.
- Streamlined IT Operations: Rationalized IT operations and established a Global Follow the Sun support infrastructure for businesses in 64 countries.
- Developed standards and procedures: Created technical standards and reports, cutting prep remediation costs by $100,000 through real-time troubleshooting.
- Achieved significant cost savings: realized $1.1 million in savings by avoiding remedial operations.
- Received Engineering Award: Honored for innovative solutions that enabled CHASE.COM to fail over business production services across the Atlantic in 40 seconds, down from six hours.
Senior Business Scientist
British Petroleum
Houston, MD
01.1986 - 01.1992
- Senior IT Scientist: Based in London at the prestigious Center of Excellence, supporting business process development for operations in developing countries.
- Led strategic divestiture efforts: Directed a strategic phase of BP's $35 billion divestiture of a majority of its chemical business.
- Developed IT in a box: Created a solution for the rapid deployment of business application services, enabling full operational capability within 60 days in rural areas.
- Supported BP Drilling Platforms: Built and maintained BP drilling platform systems in the North Sea, standardizing deployment across multiple vendor platforms.
Education
M.S. - Management Information Systems
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LAB.S. - Electrical Engineering
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LASkills
- IT Strategy Development
- Cybersecurity Risk Evaluation
- Leadership & Team Building
- Compliance Expertise
- Incident Management Planning
- Cloud Security Oversight
- Vendor and Partner Relations
- Innovation and Process Enhancement
Certification
ServiceMaster Clean Janitorial Licenses, 015
Accomplishments
2017: CIO Award for delivering $64 million in global IT cost savings
2004: Who’s Who among Information Professionals
Timeline
Director IT/Cybersecurity Operations
McBride Business Solutions
10.2024 - Current
Owner/President
Enviro Commercial Cleaning. DBA ServiceMaster Cleaning By Enviro
12.2018 - Current
Head of Americas IT Operations
BHP Billington
02.2010 - 10.2017
Managing Executive Director
Chase Bank
01.1992 - 01.2010
Senior Business Scientist
British Petroleum
01.1986 - 01.1992
M.S. - Management Information Systems
McNeese State University
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
McNeese State University