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La Salle University

Systems Technology University

C-Level Technology Executive

Collaborating with brilliant minds to deliver value to Hillsborough County residents.

Hillsborough County

Public Servant

Skills: Leadership · Security · Cloud Computing · Strategy · cso · Marketing Strategy · Digital Marketing · Venture Capital · Start-up Ventures · Media Relations

Strax Networks Inc.

Board of Directors | Co-Founder

As a recruited leader in Information Technology, and Cybersecurity, I strategically planned and managed enterprise solutions and cybersecurity programs across 140 facilities in Florida, supporting 23,000 employees. Designed CMMI framework for operational enhancement and cost reduction. Developed enterprise roadmaps, standardized computing footprints, and ensured NIST audit compliance in Windows environments.

Led strategic planning and collaborated with cross-functional teams. Key achievements include implementing cost-effective CMMI solutions, partnering with Google on ML/AI for behavioral data analysis in detention facilities, and enhancing cybersecurity to prevent contraband in high-population settings.

Transformed service delivery through comprehensive reengineering, adopting a six sigma approach and establishing measurable metrics for continuous improvement.

Florida Department of Corrections

Chief Information Officer

In this role, I led all aspects of IT enterprise, overseeing program development, innovation, team management, and partnership development. Solved difficult retail problems  and Cybersecurity challenges and initiatives. I focused on enhancing teams, processes, introducing new technologies, and establishing cloud infrastructures while driving technology and business goals through best practices and relationship-building.

I recruited and trained IT staff and business partners to form high-performing teams. I implemented a world-class cybersecurity program and developed a hybrid cloud infrastructure to improve operational effectiveness. My team was honored as one of CIO Magazine's Top 100 Winners for IT Business Innovation, notably for achievements like new POS implementation and omnichannel "Digital Retail Theatre."

I also fostered crucial partnerships with top executives from Google, Samsung, Cisco, VMWare, HP, Dell, and others. My contributions earned individual recognition in 2015 as one of Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders in America

Chico's FAS, Inc.

Vice President of Information Technology and Cybersecurity (Breach-Free)

I specialize in Business and Technical Process Engineering (both Technical and Non-Technical), Cybersecurity, Information Security Strategy , Thought Leadership, High Performance Team Building, and Digital Transformation.

I founded and lead an independent consulting firm focusing on Information Technology solutions for enterprises. 

Skomax offers expert problem solving, specializing in enterprise architecture, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and much more. Our services include all things Enterprise tech related, including cyber , AR, and Blockchain. Vulnerability and risk assessment, and regulatory compliance oversight.

Recipient of ComputerWorld Premier 100 IT Leaders and Top 100 Innovative Use of Technology. 

Skomax prepared a business for acquisition within six months through strategic technology and process improvements. 

Additionally, I developed a cybersecurity framework tailored for high net worth individuals and A-listers. Our digital marketing initiatives resulted in an impressive 2000% increase in reach and engagement.

Prior Select consulting:

Tommy Hilfiger │ Ford Models │ Jos A Bank │ Robert Marc Eyewear | Raytheon │ AOL │ Karl Lagerfeld │ Various Political Candidates and Public Sector

08/2012 - 2/2013 Chico's FAS

Consulting Specialties include: business and technical process engineering, information security strategy, digital transformation, thought leadership, and building high performance teams. 

Maintained an outstanding track record for success in creating optimum technology and cybersecurity solutions.

4/2010 - 11/2011 
Provided end to end Agile Methodology for AOL, a multinational mass media corporation to increase the security, quality and delivery of corporate and end user software.

SKOMAX

Principal

As an enterprise technology leader, I led relationship building and solution development with C-suite executives. Managed strategic planning and implementation of business growth and technology initiatives including IT infrastructure, SOX-level security compliance, and migration leadership. Drove efficiency through process improvement, cost reduction, system automation, and implementation of dashboards and data visualization tools. Optimized telecom and media assets securely and developed a model management system with seamless workflows across teams and partners.

Ford Models

Vice President Enterprise IT, Process, and Cybersecurity (Breach-Free)

Provided guidance on Hybrid cloud, enterprise architecture, BCP/DRP, ecommerce, and software development life cycles to organizations and teams.

Collaborated with diverse industries including aerospace, manufacturing, consumer goods, apparel, technology, government, automotive, and fashion. Engagements involved penetration testing, vulnerability and risk assessment, and compliance with PCI, SOX, GLBA, and other regulatory frameworks.

Specialized in areas such as Technologist roles, M&A Due Diligence, Entertainment, Network Design, Security Design, and Business Process Engineering.

Principal / Consultant

Tommy Hilfiger, a leading $4.6 billion apparel and retail company ranked 422nd on the Fortune 500 America's list.

As Vice President of Information Technology, Cyber Security, and Customer Service, I provided strategic technological guidance to the C-suite.

In this role, I oversaw technology operations, strategic planning, IT investment, and cybersecurity, optimizing performance across supply chain, manufacturing, merchandising, and store operations.

Key achievements include:
- Awarded the Microsoft Pinnacle Award for the successful launch of Tommy.com, generating an additional $20 million in revenue.
- Implemented an SEI CMMi framework, achieving a 200% increase in IT productivity within a year.
- Reduced cyber risk insurance costs by 65% through enhanced network and legacy system security.
- Developed a security program yielding a $10 million return within six months.
- Deployed an enterprise retail point-of-sale system in under one year.

My expertise spans global retail systems, strategic planning, operations management, cybersecurity, team building, governance, risk management, compliance, and business process optimization.

Tommy Hilfiger NYSE: PVH

Vice President Information Technology, Cybersecurity & Customer Service (Breach-Free)

Raytheon Company is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. 63,000 employees worldwide $24 billion in sales, is listed as 126th in the Fortune 500 America's ranking.

Raytheon                                      NYSE: RTN

Director E-commerce

Director & General Manager RayMarine

Honeywell, formerly AlliedSignal, ATSC A $30 billion Aerospace, Automotive, Materials and consumer Products Company headquartered in Morristown, NJ.   Aerospace a $6 billion segment of the business. Honeywell is listed as 77th in the Fortune 500 America's ranking.

Responsible for IT infrastructure, Cybersecurity and support for all ATSC Government contracts.
   
Security Clearance obtained - Programs Directly Supported:
• U.S. Department of Defense (all)
• NASA Hubble Space Telescope
• Jet Propulsion Laboratory 
• Sandia National Laboratories 
• Central Intelligence Agency
• Department of State
• Space Systems Development Department
• Naval Research Laboratory

Details on initiatives listed above may be available. 

Created new product (SWIM & TQsoft) with existing team to engineer software and software products that increased software production by 500% in multiple business units across the enterprise. This product received a CW Smithsonian award and was licensed by Microsoft for its own internal use.

Created a second new product that enabled rapid re-engineering of I/T in six business units, increasing product output and average of 400% and decreasing resource requirements by an        average of 40%.

Earned multiple copyrights and patents for Allied-Signal for proprietary software created earning new revenue
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AlliedSignal Automotive 

Launched first major online commerce site for Allied-Signal and Allied-Signal Automotive,  winning numerous industry awards and achieving new annual revenues of $200m in auto parts and accessories sales in the 1st 18 months.

Re-Engineered I/T in three business units in France, Latin America, and North America, increasing product output and average of 300% and decreasing resource requirements by an average of 60%.
Implemented SAP R3 in 3 divisions simultaneously, Nantes France, Rhode Island, and  Torrance, CA.

IT Due Diligence  Prestone Acquisition 1997 http://bit.ly/Prestone_ARM

Alan Mariotti