Ken Knapton

About Ken Knapton

Accomplished technology executive with extensive experience leading IT functions, driving efficiency, and automation, and delivering improved business outcomes. track-record of identifying and solving complex business problems, implementing sustainable solutions, and driving process improvements. Dedicated people leader, effectively setting objectives and fostering a high-performance teams and a culture of continuous improvement. Experienced in software development and designing enterprise systems, with a strong focus on product development and innovation. Possess expertise in creating lean, agile systems, streamlining workflows, and optimizing resources to enable world-class technology functions. Areas Of Expertise: Project Management | KPIs & Performance Metrics | Talent Development Agile Implementation | Product Management | Regulatory Compliance Data Management | Strategic Partnerships | Enterprise Architecture IT Security & Data Privacy | Leadership | M&A Functions Compliance | Thought Leader | Strategic PlanningSelected Career Highlights: Increased objectives met from less than 50% to 85%+ and improved predictability from less than 50% to over 90% by implementing Agile practices across the organization. Decreased IT operating expenses by 15% through lean practices while boosting department responsiveness. Accelerated business growth by leading the implementation and optimized utilization of the Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Salesforce Servicing Cloud, and Salesforce MuleSoft systems improving performance, reducing debt and enterprise-wide enablement. Feel free to contact me – 80••••••01 | K•••@rmCIO.com

Experience

1. Adjunct Analyst

   IDC

   Jan 2024 — Present

   I provide strategic analysis for tech buyers (CIO, VP, etc) in the form of research papers, webinars and hosted analyst calls. I specialize in Tech Debt, Cybersecurity and Big Data.

Education

• Utah Valley University

  BS, Computer Science and Information Systems

• Walden University

  Doctor of Information Technology, Big Data Governance

• Walden University

  MS, Strategic Leadership in IT

• Brigham Young University

  MBA

Skills

• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Information Technology Strategy
• Data Center
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Disaster Recovery
• Team Leadership
• Saas
• CIO Advisory Services
• Itsmf
• Vendor Management
• Software Project Management
• Itil
• IT Service Management
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Information Technology
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Executive Management
• Business Development
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Business Continuity
• Public Speaking
• IT Management
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• IT Strategy
• Sdlc
• Outsourcing
• Quality Assurance
• Business Process Improvement