Mike Backus
Vice President, Digital Transformation & Technology @Blount Fine Foods
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Digital Transformation & Technology @Blount Fine Foods
Warren, RI, US
Shifted IT from a support function to a strategic partner, aligning technology initiatives with enterprise goals and measurable business outcomes- Led enterprise-wide modernization, including IIoT digitization, integrated business planning, and cloud-ready architecture for scalability and resilience- Implemented program management frameworks, improving prioritization and reducing wasted effort- Modernized core systems and processes, enabling operational efficiency and long-term growth- Strengthened cybersecurity posture with updated programs, tools, and incident response planning- Advanced risk management practices, balancing innovation with operational safeguards- Leveraged AI to enhance employee productivity, streamline workflows, and unlock new efficiencies- Championed innovation initiatives, positioning the company to capitalize on emerging technologies without compromising security or scalability- Developed high-performing teams, sourcing top talent and creating leadership pipelines for growth- Fostered a culture of empowerment and accountability, enabling teams to fearlessly contribute at a high level across the organization- Led major change management efforts, aligning stakeholders and securing C-suite sponsorship for enterprise initiatives- Enabled the business with actionable analytics, providing dashboards and tools that accelerate planning, forecasting, and performance management- Championed an enterprise data governance culture, establishing clear ownership, standards, and controls for data quality and compliance- Created single sources of truth for critical domains (customers, products), improving consistency and trust in reporting.
EDUCATION
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bryant University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
SKILLS
ABOUT MIKE BACKUS
I’m not your typical CIO. I bring years of operations and quality leadership to the table alongside deep digital transformation experience. I can speak the language of the manufacturing floor and translate complex tech into practical solutions that solve real business problems of any size.I’ve led in both large enterprises and smaller organizations, and my passion is building high performing teams and developing the next generation of leaders. I’m highly strategic, always connecting digital & technology strategy to business strategy, and making sure every initiative ties to measurable business value.My work spans digital transformation, cybersecurity, risk management, and leveraging AI to boost productivity. I’m candid, collaborative, and relentless about positioning IT as a strategic partner supporting major initiatives across the business. We design secure, scalable systems and processes that stand the test of time.Change management is a big part of what I do. I’ve led many enterprise change efforts by aligning stakeholders, securing C suite support, and delivering results that enable growth. My teams are packed with high potential, high performing talent who fearlessly contribute across the organization.I’m a business leader who helps organizations leverage technology to achieve their goals. I do this strategically, practically, and with a focus on building secure, scalable solutions that empower people and drive business forward. If you’d like to connect, please reach out!
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