Edward R. Baker

18 years of proven IT leadership experience and a consistent track record of aligning technology investments with business and strategic goals. Proficient in partnering with disparate stakeholders to identify areas where IT solutions can reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and deliver a high ROI on the IT investment. Demonstrated strength in developing the strategy, communicating the approach, and mobilizing teams to deliver fully integrated ERP, data warehousing, business intelligence, and infrastructure solutions to meet the evolving needs of multiple businesses. Skilled in establishing and implementing technologies, teams, models, and processes that deliver strong results. Equally strong in establishing high-performance teams sharing common vision and goals and positioned as true partners to the business Excel in communicating highly complex technical topics to non-technical executives, management, and general users. Core Skills include: - Strategic Business & Operational Planning - Technology Strategy, Direction and Roadmap - Systems Development Life Cycle - Infrastructure Design, Expansion, Consolidation - Change Management - Program Management - Risk Management - Policies & Standards Design - Team Development & Leadership - Financial Management & Budgeting - Business & Partner Relationship Management