Kurtis R.

About Kurtis R.

I am a VP-level IT executive known for stabilizing, scaling, and modernizing enterprise technology organizations while building high-impact, resilient teams. I deliver measurable outcomes across cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and governance—particularly in complex or high-risk environments.With 20+ years of leadership across enterprise and national retail organizations, I partner closely with executives and boards to align technology strategy with business priorities—often during periods of disruption, risk, or rapid change.Representative impact-Reduced IT operating costs by 25–60% through vendor rationalization and governance improvements -Led global IT organizations supporting annual hardware deployments -Directed cloud-based ERP and POS rollouts across locations -Led ransomware recovery and PCI compliance remediation, restoring audit confidence -Reclaimed and redeployed $2M+ in stranded technology assetsMy leadership blends data-driven decision-making with human-centered mentorship. I translate complex technical risk into clear executive decisions and build inclusive, sustainable teams that support long-term business performance.I am most effective in stable, mission-aligned organizations that value executive partnership, DEI, and sustainable growth.

Experience

1. Director of Information Technology

   Crossroads Trading

   Mar 2023 — Present · Berkeley, CA, US

   Serve as the senior technology leader responsible for enterprise IT strategy, security, and operations across a national retail organization with 40+ locations. Partner closely with executive leadership to stabilize systems, reduce risk, and modernize core technology platforms while maintaining business continuity.• Led an enterprise-wide cloud ERP and SaaS transformation supporting retail and corporate operations across 40+ locations, aligning technology delivery with business and operational priorities• Reduced infrastructure and operating costs by approximately 25% through POS modernization, vendor consolidation, and improved governance and procurement controls• Established enterprise security, compliance, and business continuity frameworks, strengthening organizational resilience and executive confidence in risk management• Directed network architecture upgrades to improve reliability, performance, and failover capabilities across distributed retail environments• Acted as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating complex technical risk into clear business decisions during periods of change and operational pressure

Education

• Saint Mary's College of California

  MBA, Business

• Bellevue University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems

Skills

• Security
• Budgets
• Program Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Windows Server
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Business Analysis
• Business Impact Analysis
• Analysis
• Integration
• Customer Service Management
• Leadership
• IT Strategy
• Vendor Management
• Risk Management
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Partner Relations
• Customer Service
• Disaster Recovery
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Networking
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Planning
• New Business Development
• Management Consulting
• Software Development
• Change Management