Michael Lockett

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ABOUT MICHAEL LOCKETT

I am a Transformation CIO with 30+ years of experience turning complex, fast-growing organizations into scalable, governed, and cost-efficient operating environments.I specialize in stabilizing fragmented technology ecosystems, consolidating SaaS and enterprise platforms, strengthening security and governance, and aligning IT strategy directly to business outcomes—revenue growth, risk reduction, and operating leverage.Representative outcomes:Led enterprise IT operations for a $4B organization with a $32M IT budget and 90+ staff, delivering multi-year modernization and governance programs.Consolidated and modernized ERP, CRM, identity, and collaboration platforms to reduce operational risk and enable scalable growth.Delivered documented cost savings exceeding $5M through cloud strategy, SaaS rationalization, vendor renegotiation, and infrastructure modernization.Built and operationalized IT governance, security, and compliance frameworks across regulated environments (PCI, HIPAA, public sector).Designed and executed multi-year technology roadmaps aligned to executive strategy, board priorities, and financial controls.I am most effective in organizations that have outgrown ad-hoc systems and need executive-level technology leadership to scale—whether PE-backed, founder-led, or enterprise environments undergoing transformation.Current focus: CIO, VP IT, or Digital Transformation leadership roles where technology is a strategic lever for growth, efficiency, and risk management.