Why Executives Work With Me

I have owned decisions where outcomes were visible, regulated, and irreversible.

Many advisors come from consulting backgrounds. They recommend strategies, design frameworks, and facilitate workshops.

I do that work. I have also carried personal accountability when systems failed, when breaches occurred, when budgets faced scrutiny, and when decisions were questioned under oath.

That experience shapes how I advise.

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 under a $68M budget, and responsible for over $1B in annual activity.

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

I chaired the Governor’s Board for IT Modernization. I led one of the largest government Agile transformations in a unionized environment. I shut down a legacy mainframe and delivered $10M in savings over five years while maintaining uninterrupted, mission-critical operations.

If you are making technology decisions under board scrutiny, regulatory pressure, or operational constraint, I have done it.

I Know How Vendor Ecosystems Actually Operate

I spent years inside AWS and IBM carrying quota, managing enterprise portfolios, and closing large-scale transformation deals.

At AWS, I managed a $70M+ monthly enterprise portfolio and secured more than $250M in multi-year agreements.

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

I know what vendors prioritize. I know where their solutions fit and where they do not. I understand enterprise buying because I have operated on both sides of the table.

When I advise on cloud, AI, or modernization strategy, I speak from direct experience.

I Understand Risk at an Operational Level

Before leading digital transformation, I investigated fraud, cybercrime, and insider threats.

I founded and led one of the first government cybercrime and digital forensics teams in the United States. I directed complex investigations across financial services, healthcare, and insurance. I executed search warrants, delivered expert testimony, and led incident response when systems were compromised.

I became one of the first female white-collar computer forensics investigators in the country.

I know how technology gets exploited, how controls break down, and how small decisions create significant exposure. That knowledge informs every governance framework and risk assessment I deliver.

I Have Driven Revenue, Not Just Strategy

I built and led global sales organizations. I carried quota. I closed enterprise deals ranging from $1M to $80M and beyond.

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

At GFT, I built regional go-to-market teams and secured multiple AWS Partner of the Year awards.

I align transformation strategy to business outcomes because I have owned both.

What This Means for You

When you work with me, you are not hiring someone who studied your industry.

You are working with someone who has:

  • Taken responsibility when systems failed

  • Operated inside vendor ecosystems at AWS and IBM

  • Held executive accountability in regulated environments

  • Investigated what happens when security and governance collapse

  • Driven revenue outcomes tied directly to transformation delivery

I do not optimize for what sounds good in a presentation.
I optimize for what holds up when decisions face scrutiny.

Education and Credentials

Master of Science, Information Resource Management and System Design
Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with a concentration in Computer Science
Heidelberg University

AWS certifications in Solutions Architecture, Security, Data Analytics, and GenAI

Board Member, Partner Alliance Network (AWS and Google Cloud)
International Speaker at AWS Summits, Women in Tech Global Summit, and ISSA

Board Member, Partner Alliance Network (AWS and Google Cloud) International Speaker at AWS Summits, Women in Tech Global Summit, and ISSA.
Former Board Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and InfraGard