Ron Orbas
Chief Technology Officer @Coldwater Creek
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Technology Officer @Coldwater Creek
Coldwater Creek International & Soft Surroundings International. CW Holdings, LLC is the parent company of the direct-to-consumer brands of Soft Surroundings and Coldwater Creek. Concurrent with the acquisition of Soft Surroundings in late 2023, I moved into the CTO role of CW Holdings, serving both Soft Surroundings and Coldwater Creek. · Successfully executed a 9-month digital transformation project to combine two enterprise IT systems into a singular platform for both brands· Soft Surroundings: Led three operational departments and Information Technology, Fulfillment, and Warehousing/Distribution (including the Section 321 de Minimis project)· Technologies used: BigCommerce, Shopify POS, ShopifyPlus, D365 F&O, Boomi, Celigo, MS-Fabric business intelligence, Azure, AWS, VMWare, Tableau, Centric PLM, F21 Planning
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University
Management Information Systems and Services
Cleveland State University
Computer Science
ABOUT RON ORBAS
Chief Technology Officer ( CTO ) & Chief Information Officer ( CIO )As a results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO), I specialize in leading organizations through successful digital transformations that drive operational efficiency, innovation, and long-term growth. With over 20 years of experience in leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges, I am passionate about helping companies harness the power of digital tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies to stay competitive in an ever-evolving landscape.I have a proven track record of delivering end-to-end IT strategies, from cloud migrations and enterprise system integrations to cybersecurity enhancements and advanced data-driven decision-making frameworks. My approach is rooted in collaboration, ensuring alignment between IT and business objectives to create scalable, sustainable solutions that improve customer experience and accelerate business performance.Key areas of expertise:Digital Transformation & StrategyCloud Computing & Infrastructure ModernizationData Analytics & Business IntelligenceCybersecurity & Risk ManagementIT Governance & ComplianceCross-Functional Leadership & Change ManagementExperience being part of the senior leadership team (C-level)Pragmatic and common sense approach to solutionsOther:Retail - eCommerce and point of saleERP implementations including supply chain & warehouse managementOnline and offline marketing CRM, acquisition, retention, automation, and multi-touch attribution software and business models Inventory ManagementSection 321 de minimisProject Portfolio : https://github.com/RonOrbas
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