Michael B.

About Michael B.

I lead digital transformation in environments where complexity, legacy systems, and operational bottlenecks slow organizations down. Over the past 15+ years in aviation and logistics, I’ve built a career around modernizing enterprise ecosystems, architecting data driven platforms, and turning fragmented processes into scalable, secure, and automated operations.I’m at my best when I’m solving problems others consider “too big” or “too entrenched.” Whether it’s deploying an AI driven invoice automation platform in three weeks (a rollout that normally takes months), consolidating four HRIS systems into one unified enterprise platform, or redesigning cargo and warehouse operations to improve customer processing time by 30% and grow revenue by 20%, I thrive on delivering outcomes that move the business forward.My leadership philosophy is simple: build strong teams, remove friction, and empower people with systems that actually work. I’ve led remote, geographically dispersed teams for years with zero turnover, built succession pipelines, and created governance frameworks that elevate data integrity, cybersecurity posture, and operational reliability across multi company environments.I’m passionate about bridging strategy and execution by translating business goals into architecture, automation, and analytics that unlock measurable value. If a process is slow, manual, error-prone, or dependent on tribal knowledge, I’m already thinking about how to transform it.

Experience

1. Director of Enterprise Applications

   Saltchuk Aviation

   Apr 2022 — Present · Anchorage, AK, US

   I oversee the enterprise application ecosystem for a multi company aviation group, guiding digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and systems modernization across finance, HR, cargo, maintenance, and customer operations. My role blends strategy, architecture, governance, and hands on leadership, ensuring our systems not only support the business but accelerate it.• Driving NIST 800 171 and CMMC compliance, embedding cybersecurity governance across infrastructure, applications, and business processes.• Leading the rollout of a fully digital Cargo & Warehouse AWB platform, integrating RPA, automated dimension capture, and Zebra TC78 devices to improve customer processing time by 30% and increase revenue by 20%.• Consolidating four legacy timekeeping systems into a unified HRIS, reducing HR/IT support costs by 50% and redeploying two FTEs to higher value work.

Education

• University of Alaska Anchorage

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics

  2001 — 2007

• University of Alaska Anchorage

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics

  2001 — 2007

• University of Alaska Anchorage

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems, General

  2001 — 2007

• University of Alaska Anchorage

  Master of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Sap
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Ultipro
• Customer Service
• Sharepoint
• Testing
• Contract Management
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Itil
• Business Intelligence