Darryl Talbert

About Darryl Talbert

I am motivated by results and success, both individually and collectively. My drive to push forward to the next milestone is fueled by each measurable victory along the way. I have experience providing valuable financial partnership to executive level, C-Suite Leadership in multiple corporate functions.I have taken significant career risks and made successful transitions from engineering to manufacturing, and manufacturing to finance, making me a much more diverse thinker than most professionals you will ever meet.I have led numerous projects and delivered improvements and efficiency gains across multiple industries including pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and airlines. I am a unicorn of sorts who is equally left-brained and right-brained, with the balance to draw insights from data and also display the emotional intelligence needed to lead and focus teams on the goal at hand. I believe in transparency and realism. When we are honest with ourselves and others, we can make properly guided and informed step-changes in the right direction. The same is true of people and companies alike.

Experience

1. Sr Finance Manager - Margin Strategy and Investment Optimization

   Microsoft

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Drove advancement of margin optimization strategy for cloud infrastructure supply chain transformation projects.• Developed cost-benefit and ROI analysis to support evaluation and approval of operating model investments for cloud technology component supply.• Led inventory model transformation for server supply chain maintenance organization.• Improved life cycle management, forecasting, and business stewardship for AI server asset fleet.

Education

• Louisiana State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

  1996 — 2001

• University of New Orleans

  MBA, Finance

  2002 — 2005