
Dynamic Senior Solution Design Architect & IT Leader with extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale, cloud-native solutions across retail, e-commerce, and enterprise IT environments. Proven track record in translating complex business requirements into scalable, high-performance architectures while fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving organizational change. Expertise spans solution architecture, systems integration, PIM and ERP platforms, cloud architecture, and retail technology initiatives, with deep knowledge of SDLC best practices, compliance oversight (SOX, PCI), and IT strategy development. Adept at leading multimillion-dollar projects, optimizing performance, and ensuring resilient, secure, and future-ready technology solutions.
Senior Solution Design Architect
Delivering enterprise-scale, cloud-native retail merchandising platforms across multiple organizations. Key responsibilities and achievements include:
Vice President of Information Technology responsible for enterprise IT strategy and successful delivery of complex, business-critical initiatives across hybrid on-premises and Azure data center environments. Led end-to-end project execution from requirements definition through application configuration, systems testing, UAT, and business adoption. Acted as the executive advocate for business needs, partnering with project management and cross-functional IT teams to ensure secure, compliant, and scalable solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
Business Analyst – Led end-to-end business analysis activities including:
Progressed from EDI Analyst to Business Analyst to Project Manager, supporting and leading enterprise retail technology initiatives across POS, CRM, payments, and store mobility platforms.
Azure Data Center, PIM Akeneo, Aptos POS/Omnichannel/Enterprise Selling, DataVantage Store21, EPICOR POS, KWI, Shopify, Magento, MarketLive, Momentis, Vision 360, Business Central, Verifone MX860, JDA ERP, Manhattan WMOS/EEM/Advanced Planning/Assortment Planning, HighJump, PKMS, ASR/AWR Replenishment, WFM, SAP, PeopleSoft, KIBO Ecommerce, Aptos CRM, Bronto, Givex Loyalty, CRM Implementation, MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio), MS Project, Artemis, Teams, Zoom, Cisco WebEx, Great Plains Financials, UKG/Kronos HR, Payworks, Agile/Scrum Tools, SQL, HTML, WebSphere, BRIO, Crystal Reports, EDI Transaction Sets (810, 850, 855, 856, 864, 997, 999), Systems Integration, API/Web Services, Technical Interface Design, Solution Architecture, Requirements Gathering, Documentation, Test Planning (UAT, Test Scripts, Automation), Enterprise IT Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Management, Multimillion-Dollar Project Budgeting, Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid Methodologies, SOX & PCI Compliance, Payment System Implementation, Network & Data Protection, Disaster Recovery Planning, Warehouse & Store RF Devices, Handheld Mobile Solutions, Router/Switch Upgrades, VPN Setup, Payment Device Deployment