Tony A. Butler

Experienced IT executive known for transforming IT organizations into a valued and trusted partner of the business. Proven ability to provide leadership, vision and strategic direction to achieve business and financial goals across a broad range of industries and company size. Credited with success in bringing transparency and focus to IT investments that maximize capabilities and reduce costs. Recognized for ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate very favorable contracts. Responsible for mentoring and providing growth opportunities for team members.

• Enhancing the Value of IT: Successfully transformed IT departments in last four organizations by introducing a service-oriented culture that aligns with and supports the business goals and revenue targets. Introduced a technology steering committee to ensure the executive leadership team was engaged in IT investment decisions, both dollars and resources, to ensure the maximum impact on the success of the company. Transformed the leadership teams understanding of where and how their IT spend can make a difference.
• Overcoming Challenges: Convinced the Presidents of two operating groups at Safeco Insurance to eliminate their long standing independent IT support groups in favor of a centralized shared service group, saving over $1 Million in annual operating costs while maintaining service levels.
• Adaptability & Scalability: Ability to succeed in leadership roles from startup to fortune 500 companies with local, regional and global presence. Supporting 1,500 users across offices in 17 countries with each operating as a separate P&L. Prepared and managed budgets up to $62 million, led teams with up to 365 members, supported up to 12,000 employees at over 200 nationwide locations with up to $6 billion in revenues.
• Cost Reduction: Significantly reduced capital and operational costs through virtualization, hosting and sourcing strategies and acting as the lead negotiator for vendor contracts. Achieved $6.8 million in savings on a single deal.

Strategic Planning, Focus on Revenues & Costs, Effective Communication, Financial Analysis, Budget Planning & Mgt., Skilled Negotiator, Project & Portfolio Mgt., Change Management, Risk Mitigation, Cloud Hosting & Services, Virtualization, Vendor Management, Infrastructure Operations, Product Development, Reporting/Business Intelligence, Process/Quality Optimization, Contract Review & Mgt., Technology Evaluation, Collaboration, Mentoring / Team Building, Motivation, Performance Management, Recruiting, Customer Engagement, Sourcing Strategies, Managerial Courage, ITIL

• Six Sigma
• Solutions Architect
• Informational Technology Management and Leadership Professional (ITMLP)
• ITIL v3. Certified Practitioner
• FAA Certified License Private Drone Pilot