Chris L.

About Chris L.

Technology drives business transformation, but true impact comes from strategic IT leadership, measurable business alignment, and empowered teams. As an IT Executive specializing in cloud transformation, digital strategy, and enterprise software innovation, I lead large-scale initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and create competitive advantages.With a proven track record of enterprise-wide cloud migrations, SaaS modernizations, and multi-million-dollar technology investments, I align IT strategy with business goals to build scalable, high-performing IT ecosystems. My leadership spans global teams and cross-functional collaboration, enabling organizations to modernize technology while optimizing cost and performance.Key Leadership Highlights: Cloud Transformation & Enterprise Architecture – Led an 80% reduction in data processing times by architecting cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure, improving scalability and performance. Enterprise Software Innovation & Digital Strategy – Spearheaded enterprise-wide SaaS and PWA deployments, reducing IT costs while modernizing core business applications. Agile & DevOps Leadership – Scaled high-performing global engineering teams, streamlining software delivery pipelines and accelerating innovation. Business & IT Alignment – Partnered with executive stakeholders to drive multi-million-dollar operational efficiencies, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business outcomes.Expertise & Leadership Focus: IT Executive Leadership, Digital Transformation, Cloud Strategy, Enterprise Software Modernization Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Snowflake, GitHub, Azure DevOps Software Engineering: Golang, Java.NET, Angular, React, Microservices, Spring Boot Data & Analytics: Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MS-SQL, Power BI, Azure ML Enterprise Systems & Platforms: ServiceNow, MS Dynamics, SAP, Workday, Salesforce Project & Process Management: Agile, SAFe, Scrum, ITIL, Jira, Confluence, MS ProjectI am seeking IT leadership roles focused on cloud transformation, digital strategy, and enterprise software innovation. My goal is to drive IT-enabled business growth by integrating modern technology, operational excellence, and people-first leadership.Let’s connect to discuss how IT strategy can accelerate business transformation.

Experience

1. Affiliate and Principal Consultant

   Mavendog, Llc

   Sep 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Mavendog Affiliate and Principal Consultant in the Program Leadership practice helping to expedite, manage, and deliver complex programs, projects and organizational transitions.• Collaborated with IT leadership to develop a comprehensive technology roadmap spanning Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Logistics. Enabled aligned modernization and a unified system consolidation strategy.• Drove a culture of collaboration to deliver SAFe Agile transformation pilot, transitioning from waterfall to bi-weekly sprints and Scrum ceremonies. Increased delivery of high-value work and reduced rework, improving speed, quality, and alignment with business goals for on and offshore teams.• Led contract negotiation, requirements gathering, and vendor oversight for OneSource SaaS Finance platform supporting 260+ finance professionals across North America and Europe to improve financial planning and SEC reporting capabilities.• Coached and mentored BAs, PMs, and senior finance leaders during deployment of a new UKG SaaS payroll platform for employees across the U.S. and Canada. Delivered under a tight deadline while reducing complexity, operational risk, and overall payroll processing costs.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Bachelors of Science, BS, Electrical Engineering

Skills

• Sql Server
• Management
• Fiber Optics
• Networking
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Voip
• Data Center
• Strategy
• Communication
• Troubleshooting
• Citrix
• Servers
• Disaster Recovery
• Microsoft Excel
• Testing
• Sharepoint
• Visio
• Odbc
• Edi
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• IT Management
• Excel
• Cisco Technologies
• Vss
• Leadership
• .net
• Vmware
• Wireless
• Security
• Visual Studio
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Tfs
• Managed Services
• Integration
• Project Management
• Great Plains Software