Brian Jones

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ABOUT BRIAN JONES

I build modern, resilient digital operations that pay for themselves. As Chief Digital & Information Officer at California Resources Corporation, I align technology with the P&L to reduce cost, lift uptime, and speed decision‑making across complex, safety‑critical environments.Across two decades in energy, I’ve led transformations end‑to‑end - from strategy and architecture through change management and delivery. Recent outcomes include a 33% reduction in overhead while hardening cybersecurity and maintaining 99.9% system availability, plus $36.8M in value from integrated‑operations programs. I’ve also led the IT side of acquisitions, integrating new fields, business lines, and business entities while maintaining reliable operations.How I create impact• Strategy & roadmaps that tie investment to measurable business results• M&A IT integration that is secure, fast, and low‑friction• Hybrid cloud & infrastructure modernization for scalability and cost control• ERP modernization that reduces customizations and technical debt• Data & analytics / ML for real‑time insight and operational excellence• Enterprise security, disaster recovery, and business continuity• Culture & change leadership that turns teams into a continuous‑improvement flywheelLeadership philosophy: empower great people, remove friction, and build high‑trust partnerships from the operations floor to the executive suite. I’m a futurist, husband, and father who thrives on learning, connecting, and helping teams do the best work of their careers.If you’re exploring integrated operations, AI/analytics at scale, or post‑merger integration, I’m always open to compare notes and collaborate.