SCOTT A. TOUCHET
Cypress,USA
Summary
Accomplished IT Asset Management leader with a successful history at Fannie Mae, recognized for achieving substantial cost savings and developing effective ITAM programs. Proficient in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, excelling in process optimization and leading cross-functional teams to surpass corporate objectives. Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and financial management, consistently driving significant business results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director IT Asset Management
Fannie Mae
05.2023 - Current
- Implemented New ITAM program at Fannie Mae
- Identified potential software opportunities through data analysis and discussions with business units; develop plans accordingly
- Active engagement with C Suite level for Strategies and metrics
- Cost savings of $6m in 1st six months
- Leading best practice identification across Fannie Mae with the goal of deploying cost and quality improvements via product standardization, use of product/services and optimization through Software Asset Management analyses
- ServiceNow “SAM” Software asset Management & “CCM” Cloud Cost Management Product Advisory Council
- Member of the Oracle LMS Steering Committee 2015 – 2020
- Ensure ongoing development of technical skills and professional
- Enterprise-wide monitoring, controlling, and tracking of IT associated hardware, software licenses, and associated maintenance
SR DIRECTOR GLOBAL IT PROCUREMENT AND Global IT Asset Management
RELX INC.
06.2012 - 05.2023
- Organize and lead cross-divisional sourcing teams of 20, including preparing advanced sourcing (and outsourcing) strategies, detailed procurement plans, requests for proposals (RFP’s), performing detailed analysis of proposals and vendor capabilities
- Ensure robust process in RFP structuring, bid analysis and negotiation
- Active engagement with C Suite level for all divisions on Strategies and metrics
- Regular CTO forum reviews to share cross divisional sourcing projects and Enterprise deals
- Annual reports to the Board of Directors of RELX
- Developed and negotiated contracts with new vendors and/or renegotiated existing contracts to accomplish lowest total system cost and savings objectives
- Led development of annual software vendor management plan, including forecasted spend, saving expectations and performance objectives
- Led and directed formal vendor management programs with preferred vendors, including regular business reviews
- Identified potential software procurement opportunities through data analysis and discussions with business units; develop plans accordingly
- Planned, scheduled, and monitored software procurement initiatives, ensuring proper resource allocation and on-time delivery of projects, exercise tight project management
- Led and supported best practice identification across RLEX with the goal of deploying cost and quality improvements via product standardization, use of product/services and optimization through Software Asset Management analyses
- Created and deployed enterprise-wide software sourcing and asset management metrics, key performance indicators, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, vendor activities, efficiencies, and to work collaboratively with business unit/functional leaders to prioritize and drive implementation
- Monitored compliance to software license commitments and identify mitigation opportunities; monitor performance across a variety of metrics to meet contractual requirements
- Ensure ongoing development of technical skills and professional expertise to support internal consulting support to Vice President, Information Technology Procurement, and divisional partners to meet operational objectives
- Led divisional Procurement Category Managers and Functional Managers to undertake multiple software sourcing projects simultaneously to achieve annual corporate savings targets
- Build and maintain strong business relationships with internal customers
- Member of the Oracle LMS Steering Committee 2015 – 2021
Global IT Asset Manager
BMC SOFTWARE INC.
Houston, USA
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Manage all aspects of IT Asset Management from sourcing through disposition, including assisting in the development of policies and adhering to compliance requirements
- Enterprise-wide monitoring, controlling, and tracking of IT associated hardware, software licenses, and associated maintenance
- Negotiate master agreements with Oracle, Microsoft
- Quarterly Asset Impairment Review
- Licensing Administrator for Microsoft
- Implemented Global IT Asset Management policies
- Active engagement with C Suite level
- Integration of Oracle Asset Data into CMDB
- Tracking and reporting on the location, description and associated user information for hardware and software technology assets as well as the tracking of ownership, utilization and compliance for licensing
- Reviews, suggests improvements, and maintains Asset Management, Contracts, and Purchasing policies
- Identifies and implements opportunities to streamline IT processes and cost reduction, while maintaining service levels
- Works closely with IT Finance from a reporting and communication perspective regarding budget impact
- Improved Asset Management processes to ensure that hardware and software assets are tracked appropriately and that they can be reconciled with the Accounting Fixed Asset system
- Supports audits related to IT assets, including collecting asset information directly and leading asset inventory projects
- Serve as system owner for IT Asset Management tools to enable accurate software license information, including tracking of entitlements, tracking of license usage, and the reporting of compliance
Consultant & Asset Management SME
Touchet Consulting
Houston, USA
03.2007 - 01.2011
- Consulted with Wal-Mart to implement a SAM program using BMC Remedy Tool for their global operations
- Managed selection process for personnel that would maintain system after implementation
- SME Asset Management/Vendor Management for small organizations; including training staff in Inventory Standards and reviewing software contracts for cost and licensing terms
- Training staff on negotiation strategies
- Working as an independent consultant in the capacity of Software Asset Manager Subject Expert managed the implementation of the State of Texas Asset Management Program for Hardware and Software
- The implementation encompassed all state agencies and required that I manage, train and advise a group of 25 employees who reported into IBM PTG and Unisys
- Advise organizations on proper setup of licensing tracking
- Implementation of vendor management policies and quarterly reviews
- Develop Policies and Procedures for asset tracking and Inventory Controls
Director, Global Asset Management, Planning, & Process
VERISIGN INC.
Dulles, USA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Manage purchasing support throughout O&I; collaborate with O&I team to improve services / costs while integrating asset system with incident, problem, and change management systems
- Negotiate master agreements with Oracle, Microsoft, SAP
- Manage M&A activities for IT Hardware/Software
- Set guidelines on Commodity purchasing vs
- Strategic purchasing/partners
- Software License and Maintenance Management (Tracking and Contract Negotiation)
- Negotiate master software license agreements with Oracle, Microsoft
- Implemented SAM (Software Asset Management) program for licensing
- Handled budget forecasting and P&L for VeriSign's Hardware Asset Management Department
- Oversaw asset administration of VeriSign's hardware and software inventory
- Administered VeriSign's IT equipment surplus / disposal program
- Analyzed VeriSign's IT hardware / software maintenance contracts for consolidation of contracts to leverage VeriSign's potential combined buying power
- Spearheaded ITIL standards planning and implementation
- Plan and coordinate physical IT HW asset audits and HW asset tag distribution and administration
Senior IT Manager – Technology Architecture Group
COMPUCOM / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Houston, USA
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Integrated Desktop Services Manager – Enterprise Change Management
- Named to IS Technology Purchasing Steering Committee
- Managed R&D team to solid business decisions on IT purchasing
- Evaluated and recommended hardware and software (standard applications and enterprise management solutions); developed distribution mechanisms for these solutions
- Provided enterprise and department-level project management; served as hub for IS groups
- Developed policies and procedures for enterprise change control and standardized procurement review of enterprise technology hardware and software
Executive IT Manager
NEXTIRAONE, LLC
Houston, USA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Promoted through several roles to manage IT, asset management, and supply chain management (SCM) functions for 14 sites
- Managed All M&A activities for IT Hardware/Software
- Project Management Budgeting and Tracking
- Negotiate master agreements with Oracle, Microsoft, SAP and Seibel
- Nominated to Microsoft licensing’s Advisory Board
- Vendor consolidation, Hardware, Software, and services for the 3 merged companies
- Managed All Software licensing and maintenance for 27 different countries
- Nominated to be on Microsoft's licensing board
- Developed and managed business plans, metrics, and departmental budget of $22 million
- Managed purchasing of all technology for all 27 subsidiaries in worldwide portfolio of companies
- Led development and implementation enterprise-level IT and Telecommunications objectives, procedures, and standards
- Handled contract negotiations maintenance software, service, and leasing contracts
- IT Asset Manager
- Change Control Manager
- Developed and implemented standard asset management system for IT group across U.S., Mexico, Europe, and Canada using Remedy ticketing system
- Defined procedures for asset management and change control
- Built interdepartmental relations and vendor relations to address company needs more effectively
Procurement Manager
BRITISH PETROLEUM (BP) / VASTAR
Houston, USA
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Promoted through three roles in four years to oversee IT asset management
- Managed all IT software licensing and maintenance
- Managed purchasing / procurement and change control for IT department
- Project Manager – Senior Help Desk Exploration IS (UNIX)
- Planned and analyzed budget for Exploration Systems
- Provided systems administration (Flexlm, Flexadm) and project management, particularly in systems implementation
- DBA, AsseTrack & BudgetTrack Database Administration
- Provided database administration and desktop support for 250 user group on 300+ node servers
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Business Administration
DENVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Denver, CO01.1992
Skills
- Team management
- Multitasking and organization
- Stakeholder engagement
- Financial management
- Strategies and goals
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Employee development
- Program management
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Contract and vendor management
- Staff development
- Intellectual property management
- Verbal and written communication
- Business administration
- Analytical thinking
- Change management
- International business
- Information technology management
- Logistics management
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Business strategy
- Staff management
- Budget control
- Project management
- Financial analysis
- Task delegation
- Budget management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Rules and regulations
- Financial planning
- Financial reporting
- Contract negotiation
- Contract management
- Risk management
Timeline
Director IT Asset Management
Fannie Mae
05.2023 - Current
SR DIRECTOR GLOBAL IT PROCUREMENT AND Global IT Asset Management
RELX INC.
06.2012 - 05.2023
Global IT Asset Manager
BMC SOFTWARE INC.
02.2011 - 06.2012
Consultant & Asset Management SME
Touchet Consulting
03.2007 - 01.2011
Director, Global Asset Management, Planning, & Process
VERISIGN INC.
01.2005 - 01.2007
Senior IT Manager – Technology Architecture Group
COMPUCOM / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
01.2004 - 01.2005
Executive IT Manager
NEXTIRAONE, LLC
01.2001 - 01.2004
Procurement Manager
BRITISH PETROLEUM (BP) / VASTAR
01.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Business Administration
DENVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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