Patrick Kelly

About Patrick Kelly

Senior Technology Strategist with over two decades of dynamic leadership in digital transformation. As Founder/CEO of Ravens Nest Consulting, I drive end-to-end digital strategies integrating AI, advanced analytics, and cloud solutions to propel business growth. Expertise includes strategic visioning, C-suite advisory, and optimizing operations through technology. Skilled in team leadership, consumer insights, and delivering impactful presentations. Former Executive Director at ATN International, leading digital initiatives and software integrations to enhance audience engagement. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to foster innovation and achieve strategic goals.Previously, I spearheaded digital-first strategies at ATN International, enhancing audience engagement through seamless software integrations and strategic initiatives.Outside of work, I\'m an avid golfer, voracious reader, and proud parent of 5.I also enjoy meeting new people over a cup of coffee. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.Competencies: Digital Transformation Strategy, AI & Machine Learning, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics, Team Leadership, Cloud Strategy, Consumer Insights, Program & Project Management, DevOps (CI/CD, IaC), Enterprise Architecture & Planning, Technical Mentoring.

Experience

1. Director of Information Technology

   Lightcurve Internet

   Mar 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Articulating and Delivering Business Value: Taking ownership to clearly articulate how IT investments drive business value and ensuring the delivery of measurable and timebound business value.Developing and Maintaining an IT Roadmap: Articulating and maintaining an IT roadmap covering both applications and infrastructure.Developing Strong Data Analytics Capabilities: Leveraging internal and external data to drive informed customer acquisition and retention strategies.Developing and Maintaining Customer-Centric IT Systems: Leading the development and implementation of IT solutions that enhance customer experience in the telecom sector.Maintaining a Strong Cybersecurity Posture: Owning the cybersecurity posture for the company from both process and technology perspectives.Recruiting, Managing, and Developing IT Talent: Taking a strategic approach to insourcing and outsourcing talent to develop a vision for resourcing the IT organization in the most cost-effective manner.Being a Strong Advocate for Company Values: Contributing to and fostering the company\'s culture that promotes a strong, inclusive, and performance-oriented work environment.

Education

• University of Alaska Anchorage

  BBA, Management Information Systems

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Telecommunications
• Software Development
• Etl Tools
• Integration
• Change Management
• .net
• Vendor Management
• IT Management
• Databases
• Sql
• Process Improvement
• Business Process
• Management
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Program Management
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Itil
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Microsoft Sql Server
• IT Strategy
• Sharepoint
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Business Intelligence
• Db2