Executive Track Record
25+ years of technology leadership across healthcare, rental and logistics, food distribution, and startups. From 31,000-employee enterprises to founder-stage ventures.
Resume updated January 2025
Years Experience
M&A Integrations
ERP Conversions
Industries
ORBIE Winner
Executive Leadership
Chief Information & Operations Officer
Julius Silvert Inc.
$110M regional food distributor. Full P&L responsibility for technology and operations across two distribution centers. Strongest EBITDA in 110-year company history.
- Led ERP evaluation and Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O implementation (ongoing)
- E-commerce now drives 50%+ of order volume through Adobe Commerce and Shopify Plus
- Cloud migration to Azure with Orca Security and Zero Trust architecture
National Rental & Logistics Company
15-Year Progressive CareerEquity Holder
$400M+ national rental and logistics operation. PE-backed growth through 12 acquisitions. Equity holder through private equity-sponsored exit.
Career Progression:
- Chief Information Officer - Jan 2022 - Feb 2024
- Director of Information Technology - Mar 2019 - Dec 2021
- Manager of Information Systems - Jun 2013 - Feb 2019
- IT Security Administrator - Feb 2009 - May 2013
- Led technology integration for 12 acquisitions, 65+ locations
- 6 SAP-to-Dynamics conversions with zero business disruption
- $13.5M annual synergies documented through system consolidation
- 96% IT team retention through all acquisitions
- Served as Acting CEO during ownership transitions
- Built national IT organization from 3 to 25+ staff
IT Consultant & Virtual CIO (vCIO)
Tigunia
Part-Time ConsultingMilwaukee-based IT consulting and managed services firm. Provided virtual CIO services and Microsoft Dynamics consulting.
- Led 30+ Microsoft Dynamics BC/365 requirements gathering conversations
- Strategic IT planning, technology roadmap development, vendor management
- IT budget optimization ranging from $500K to $5M annually
- Cloud architecture, networking design, security tool selection
IT Manager
ATC Healthcare
31,000-employee regional healthcare network. Mission-critical uptime requirements. Established foundation in healthcare IT where "downtime equals life or death."
- Enterprise technology infrastructure for all regional offices
- Heavy focus on Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop for 5,000+ concurrent users
- Managed single-forest Active Directory with 31,000 users
- Disaster recovery and business continuity programs
- Zero unplanned downtime during tenure
Fire Desk Lead / Tech Support Professional
Firedog - Circuit City
Led the Firedog department at Circuit City, overseeing technical support and customer service. Where my IT career began.
- In-store and in-home technical support for consumer electronics and computers
- Hardware diagnostics, software troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery
- Home network installation and home theater system setup
- Built foundational hands-on experience with hardware, networking, and troubleshooting
Startup & Ownership
Partner & Investor
Charm City PrimeOwner
Last-mile logistics and e-commerce startup. Primary technology steering committee member.
- Technology architecture decisions and vendor selection
- Platform strategy for scaling operations
- Capital allocation for technology investments
What this means: I have skin in the game. I understand founder pressure, capital constraints, and building technology that actually works.
Founder & Board Advisor
NJ Technology (njtech.com)Founder
Technology services firm serving small and medium businesses in New Jersey. Founded from scratch, built to sustainable operations, now advising at board level.
- Built business from zero to sustainable operations
- Managed services, network infrastructure, security solutions
- Transitioned from founder to strategic advisor
- Ongoing board-level contribution and strategic direction
What this means: I've built and scaled a business from idea to revenue to sustainable operations. I understand what it takes.
Advisory, Teaching & Community
Co-Chair, Advisory Board
PhillyCIO
Shaping professional development for Philadelphia's technology leadership community. Executive peer networks and industry forums. 2025 ORBIE Award Winner - Corporate Category.
Adjunct Professor
Rowan University - Rohrer College of Business
Teaching enterprise technology strategy and leadership to graduate and undergraduate students. Developing the next generation of IT professionals with real-world standards, not theory.
- Information Technology Management
- Windows Server Environments
- Web Technologies
- Student success stories include promotions to director-level roles within months of course completion
Board Advisor
SecureX
Cybersecurity platform company. Strategic advisory on enterprise sales, product direction, and market positioning.
Additional Experience
Full-service off-site catering company based in Tabernacle, NJ. Weekend bartending and event support for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private events throughout the tri-state area (NJ, PA, NY, DE).
Role Evolution:
- 2012 - 2019: Regular weekend bartending and catering staff
- 2020 - Present: On-call support when Chef Michael needs assistance
- Bartending services for weddings and corporate events
- Event setup, service, and breakdown
- Working directly with Chef Michael Brown and the catering team
- High-volume service at venues including Smithville Mansion, Burlington Agricultural Center, and private estates
Why this matters: Service industry experience builds customer focus, composure under pressure, and understanding of operational execution at every level. The best executives I know have done frontline work.
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Rowan University (2024)
- Master of Information Systems (MIS) - Rowan University (2022)
- Bachelor of Science - Information Technology & Information Security (Dual Degree) - Rowan University (2011)
- Associate of Science - Computer Science - Camden County College (2005)
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