Brigittte Sollie Executive Background

I Have Owned Decisions in High-Accountability Environments

I served as Deputy CIO and Chief Information Security Officer for a statewide public safety agency supporting more than 5,300 employees, operating a $68 million technology budget, and supporting an organization with more than $1 billion in annual operations.

I made technology decisions under legislative oversight, executive accountability, public transparency, and continuous regulatory audit.

I chaired the Governor's Board for IT Modernization and led one of the state's largest Agile transformations in a unionized environment. I retired a legacy mainframe, modernized critical systems, and delivered more than $10 million in savingswhile maintaining uninterrupted mission-critical operations.

Board scrutiny, regulatory pressure, operational constraints, and public accountability are environments I know because I've owned decisions in them.

I Understand Vendor and Partner Ecosystems

echnology decisions rarely happen in isolation. They are influenced by vendors, consulting firms, systems integrators, channel partners, procurement processes, incentives, and internal stakeholders. I understand how those ecosystems operate because I've worked inside them.

I held executive leadership roles at AWS, IBM, and GFT Technologies, leading enterprise sales, cloud strategy, AI adoption, global go-to-market initiatives, and large-scale transformation programs across public and private sector organizations.

At AWS, I managed a $70M+ monthly enterprise portfolio and secured individual multi-year agreements exceeding $250 million.

At GFT Technologies, I led global AWS sales strategy across more than 20 countries, delivered $174 million in revenue with 48% year-over-year growth, and supported more than 200 cloud transformation programs.

At IBM, I helped organizations modernize technology through cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation while delivering 28% year-over-year revenue growth and co-authoring the NASPO Master Agreement for public cloud procurement.

I understand how vendors sell, how partners influence technology decisions, how organizations evaluate investments, and where incentives align—or don't.

When I provide executive advisory services, my recommendations are shaped by experience on both sides of the table and grounded in what is best for your organization—not a partner program, sales quota, or implementation contract.

I Have DrivenRevenue, Growth, and Commercial Accountability

Technology strategy only creates value when it produces measurable business outcomes.

I built and led global sales organizations, carried executive revenue responsibility, developed go-to-market strategies, and closed enterprise agreements ranging from $1 million to more than $80 million.

At IBM, I delivered 28% year-over-year revenue growth and co-authored the NASPO Master Agreement for public cloud procurement, helping simplify cloud adoption for public sector organizations nationwide.

At GFT Technologies, I led global AWS sales strategy across more than 20 countries, delivered $174 million in revenuewith 48% year-over-year growth, and helped secure multiple AWS Partner of the Year awards.

I understand that successful transformation requires more than good technology. It requires executive alignment, commercial discipline, measurable outcomes, and the ability to connect strategy to business results.

When I advise organizations, I don't separate technology from business. I align both to the outcomes leadership expects to achieve.

What This Means for You

When you work with me, you are not hiring someone who has only studied technology, leadership, or transformation.

You are working with someone who has:

• Owned executive decisions where accountability extended beyond the technology organization

• Led technology organizations operating under legislative oversight, regulatory scrutiny, and public accountability

• Worked inside AWS, IBM, and global partner ecosystems

• Investigated cybercrime, digital forensics, and technology failure before leading enterprise transformation

• Built and led global sales organizations responsible for measurable business growth

• Connected technology strategy to operational performance, financial outcomes, and organizational priorities

I don't optimize for what sounds good in a presentation.

I optimize for decisions that hold up under scrutiny.

What Working Together Looks Like

I work with executives and organizations when decisions carry real consequences and clarity matters more than speed.

Every engagement is different because every organization faces different challenges, priorities, and constraints. My role is to bring executive judgment, independent perspective, and practical experience to the decisions that matter most.

Engagements typically fall into a few clear patterns:

• Executive advisory for AI, cloud, cybersecurity, governance, and digital transformation

• Strategic decision support during major technology investments, modernization initiatives, and organizational change

• Leadership alignment before critical business and technology decisions where clarity is essential

• Independent executive oversight when programs require objective guidance, executive judgment, or course correction

Some engagements focus on a single decision. Others evolve into long-term advisory relationships as organizations navigate transformation, growth, or increasing complexity.

When execution involves internal teams, technology partners, consulting firms, or implementation providers, I help leaders evaluate options, challenge assumptions, reduce risk, and make confident decisions without becoming another layer of delivery or unnecessary complexity.

I only accept engagements where I believe I can deliver meaningful value. Every conversation begins with understanding your objectives, evaluating whether I'm the right fit, and determining the best path forward.

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What This Means for You

When you work with me, you are not hiring someone who has only studied technology, leadership, or transformation.

You are working with someone who has:

• Owned executive decisions where accountability extended beyond the technology organization

• Led technology organizations operating under legislative oversight, regulatory scrutiny, and public accountability

• Worked inside AWS, IBM, and global partner ecosystems

• Investigated cybercrime, digital forensics, and technology failure before leading enterprise transformation

• Built and led global sales organizations responsible for measurable business growth

• Connected technology strategy to operational performance, financial outcomes, and organizational priorities

I don't optimize for what sounds good in a presentation.

I optimize for decisions that hold up under scrutiny.