Erik Sargent

About Erik Sargent

TRANSFORMING BUSINESSES THROUGH STRATEGIC, INNOVATION-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS As a seasoned IT leader, I bring broad experience in digital technologies, software, data, and IT operations. I\'ve worked across biotech, healthcare, and global ecommerce enterprises, excelling at developing teams and systems that delight customers, optimize operations, and generate revenue.**Strategic Leadership and Innovation**Digital Transformation Expert: Led digital transformations resulting in significant cost reductions and revenue increases. Re-engineered a $1B B2B marketplace, doubling transaction capacity, enhancing performance, and reducing defects by 80%.Emerging Technologies: Passionate about leveraging technologies like Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Llama) with a keen awareness of privacy and security.Cross-Functional Collaborator: Trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating technical capabilities into strategic business solutions across IT, AI, Finance, HR, and Legal.Regulatory Compliance and Data Privacy: Ensured compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, FDA 13485, and GDPR. Built and governed data privacy and security policies for U.S. and European markets.Quality Systems Alignment: Implemented IT solutions supporting regulatory requirements, ensuring data integrity and operational excellence.IT Governance and Risk Management: Expertise in IT security, compliance frameworks, and risk management including NIST-CSF and 27001.Infrastructure and Systems Integration: Led integration and management of enterprise software, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and network solutions across global IT.Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraged organizational data to create competitive advantages, standardizing customer reporting and optimizing supply chains.**Core Competencies**Strategic IT Leadership & PlanningRegulatory Compliance (21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, FDA, GDPR)Data Security & Cybersecurity (NIST-CSF, ISO 27001)Cloud ComputingEnterprise Software IntegrationEmerging Technologies & Generative AI ToolsLean / Six Sigma MethodologiesBusiness Continuity & Disaster Recovery (ISO 22301, 27031)Project & Program ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipI am passionate about driving innovation through technology. My mission is to build systems and teams which drive business objectives, ensuring compliance, security, and scalability. Thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments, I excel at building and leading teams to achieve transformative results.

Experience

1. Vice President, Engineering

   Photon

   Mar 2023 — Present

   Transformed 220 member software engineering team in financial services into digital product team with 20% reduction in cost, 3x velocity, 95% reduction in escaped defects, and dramatically improved customer satisfaction scores- Reorganized Engineering and Product teams and changed DevOps practices at a major manufacturer to reduce cycle times while improving customer experience and site performance- Planned integration of global DTC ecommerce platforms for major beauty brand across 3 regions, promoting reuse and faster innovation from common frameworks and practices- Built GenAI into multiple customer engagements and strategies- Mentored technical and business consulting teams on software architecture, digital strategy, and executive communication.

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  B.A., Environmental Studies - Urban Planning

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2013 — 2015

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Environmental Studies

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

Skills

• Architecture
• Integration
• Architectures
• Web Applications
• IT Service Management
• Databases
• Itil
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Sql Server
• .net
• Iis
• Strategy
• Program Management
• Xml
• Soa
• Software Development
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Web Development
• Business Intelligence
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Web Services
• Project Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Sql
• Visio
• Asp.net
• Team Leadership
• Requirements Analysis