Jamie Fowler

About Jamie Fowler

A creative, analytical, people-centered, and client focused technology leader with repeated success in optimizing business performance through aligned technology optimization. Key experience including- Technology Integration: Operationalizing technology, applications, and integrations for over 30 $MM acquisitions- Business Transformation: Modernizing the client experience through mobile order entry, sales, and management solutions- Data and Sales Optimization: Launching end-to-end Salesforce (and MuleSoft) CRM and sales operations enterprise-wide- People Leadership: Building and cultivating top performing, solution-focused technical teams of 20+ from inception. CORE COMPETENCIES: Product Development | Technology Optimization | SDLC Management | Data Analysis | Dashboard Development | Workflow Definition | Team Development | Coaching & Training | Cross-Functional Leadership | Revenue Growth | Integration Strategy | UI/UX Design | Client Experience | Vendor Relations | Retention Strategy

Experience

1. Director of IT Applications

   Reyes Beverage Group

   Sep 2020 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Direct the enterprise digital transformation and technology optimization to SaaS solution integration and mobile application development including managing technology migration strategy for acquisitions while scaling company growth capabilities.Lead technology modernization across the sales solution suite through end-to-end SDLC, Salesforce integration, and operations automations with a team of 20.Technology Optimization- Lead Salesforce integration strategy including roadmap development, requirement definition, and application prioritization, launching an MVP in 8 months with 14 customized application integrations- Drive user-centric development through collaborative brainstorming, creative design, and product innovation, empowering an intuitive, engaging user experience across all internal users- Optimize development and technology quality by evaluating risk exposure, implementing validation rules, and establishing workflow approvals, minimizing system downtime with sustainable and resilient operations- Drove data-informed sales operations through the integration of 70+ API-led MuleSoft applications, enabling accessible, dynamic, and quality data. People Leadership- Built an application-focused technical team including role definition, career pathing, training development, and succession planning, establishing a sustainable staffing model across a highly competitive workforce- Cultivate a solution-oriented development team through expectation setting, consistent communication, and collaborative problem solving, developing a “Respond, don’t React” culture- Championed enterprise salesforce competence through targeted and customized trainings across diverse cross-functional team members, enhancing company-wide adoption and utilization.Notable Project- Advanced sales workflows across 3 departments (inside sales, field sales operations, and merchandizing) through API-led integrations, system migrations, and go-live strategy.

Education

• George Mason University

  B.S., Biology

  1993 — 1999

• Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago

  Certificate, Project Management

  2011 — 2011

• Villanova University

  Master Certificate, Applied (or IS/IT) Project Management

  2010 — 2010

• Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago

  Certificate, High Impact Leadership

  2015 — 2015

Skills

• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• User Acceptance Testing
• Communication
• Ios
• Windows Mobile
• Android
• Sharepoint
• Business Intelligence
• Mac Os X
• Microsoft Office
• Mergers
• Acquisition Integration
• End User Training
• User Experience Testing
• User Experience
• Mobile Applications
• Account Management
• Analytics
• Cognos
• Customer Service
• Forecasting
• Integration
• Inventory Management