Gary Child

About Gary Child

With over seven years of experience as a Chief Information Officer, I am a technology executive who specializes in wholesale distribution and cloud transformation. I have successfully led and managed the digital transformation of three leading distributors of paper/packaging, janitorial, dental supplies and auto glass.My core competencies include current state mapping and transformational roadmap development. By combining service desk, software development, PMO (Project Management) and Infrastructure disciplines, I have a proven track record of building and leading strong Information Technology teams. Some of my successful initiatives include ERP implementations, Data Fabric Integration Architecture, Vendor Evaluation and Contract Negotiation, UCaaS Implementations, CRM Implementations, Infrastructure Standardization, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.My mission is to guide and support organizations through their transition from legacy platforms and processes to modern technologies and best practices, while ensuring maximum return on investment and minimal disruption. I am currently seeking a new opportunity to leverage my skills and expertise in transforming well-established enterprises into efficient and competitive businesses that are prepared to face the challenges of this technology era.

Experience

1. Fractional CIO

   Zones, LLC

   Jun 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Served as a strategic CIO mentor and advisor for Zones clients, enhancing IT alignment with business objectives. • Conducted thorough evaluations of IT operations, identifying key areas for improvement and implementing actionable recommendations. • Engaged with stakeholders to foster collaboration and ensure IT initiatives supported overall business goals.

Education

• Seneca Polytechnic

  BSc, Computer Science

  1983 — 1987

Skills

• Software Development
• Executive Management
• Portals
• Software Project Management
• System Deployment
• Crm
• Consulting
• Oracle Fusion Middleware
• Vendor Management
• Business Intelligence
• Change Management
• Program Management
• Sql
• Pre-Sales
• Ibm Content Manager
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Project Management
• Management Consulting
• Xml
• IT Management
• Content Management
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Oracle
• Integration
• Saas
• Document Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Databases
• Enterprise Content Management
• Sharepoint
• Soa
• Product Management
• Analytics
• Strategy