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Nicol A. — Senior Product and Operations Executive from United States

Nicol A.

Senior Product and Operations Executive

United States 6+ years
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Nicol A. is an accomplished technology executive based in Houston, TX, with a proven track record in driving technology innovation and managing full product lifecycles across multiple industries. In his role at Staqo, he leads North America operations, leveraging expertise in AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Big Data to close $5M in new business. As a pivotal figure in the Smart City project in Malawi, Nicol secured $1B in funding, demonstrating exceptional leadership in enhancing global technology infrastructure. At Common Spirit Health, he manages enterprise infrastructure, overseeing a $100M budget and optimizing vendor relationships to improve efficiency. Nicol is also noted for his financial acumen at Soar Logistics, achieving a 15% revenue increase and a 30% cost reduction. With a solid foundation in budget and vendor management and a reputation for building high-performance teams, Nicol's strategic direction shapes the success of each initiative he leads. His educational background includes Executive Education from Harvard Business School and robust certifications in Artificial Intelligence and Agile methodologies.

Experience

  • EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF REMOTE OFFICER

    SOAR LOGISTICS · 2021 — 2024
    Conduct market research to identify trends and lead successful mergers and acquisitions, expanding the business's market presence. Manage multimillion-dollar budgets, implementing strategies that resulted in a 15% revenue increase and secured high-value contracts. Streamline processes and integrate technology, achieving a 30% cost reduction and enhancing operational efficiency by 20%. Optimize labor costs through effective resource allocation and remote work implementation.

  • HEAD IT INNOVATION BUSINESS PARTNER, North America

    STAQO · 2023 — Present
    Lead strategic initiatives for Staqo in North America, particularly in Texas, focusing on AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Big Data solutions. Engage in business development and sales activities, negotiating contracts and closing six deals that expanded business pipelines by $5M within six months. Oversee project execution by directing a diverse team of more than 100 B2B and Product Management professionals, ensuring successful collaboration with designers and developers. Spearhead the Smart City project in Malawi, securing $1B in funding to enhance quality of life through technology.

  • IT PROGRAM/PROJECT DIRECTOR

    COMMON SPIRIT HEALTH · 2021 — Present
    Manage enterprise infrastructure and technology operating systems within the 2nd largest nonprofit hospital system in the nation. Direct operations for facilities in Texas under a $40M budget, leading a team of over 100 networking and application engineers. Oversee vendor management and consolidation, reducing IT vendors from 18 to 5 while utilizing EPIC GOLD for healthcare automation. Enhance project execution processes by transitioning to a Scrum approach, improving update frequency for operating systems.

  • SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER/OFFICER

    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · 2019 — 2020
    Create and oversee $3M budgets for IT projects, directing procurement and maintenance for the University of Michigan Medicine's IT infrastructure. Lead the Depreciation Project for depreciated IT equipment, managing cross-functional teams and aligning processes with SAFe Agile principles. Implement Microsoft 365 across multiple platforms to improve operational efficiency.

  • AVP, SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER V, Corporate IT Risk & Regulatory Infrastructure

    WELLS FARGO & CO. · 2015 — 2018
    Manage server infrastructure migrations exceeding 1,400 servers, achieving $10M in annual cost savings through the use of Agile principles. Collaborate with C-suite leaders to develop strategic plans while providing leadership for SAFe Agile practices. Implement security remediation programs and standardize corporate security tools to address projects' security needs.

  • SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER VI, Global Infrastructure

    HEWLETT PACKARD, HP · 2011 — 2015
    Lead global data center projects at HP, achieving a 20% reduction in physical hardware and resulting in $20M in annual cost savings. Oversee large teams to ensure resource allocation, adherence to budgets, and compliance with information infrastructure technology requirements.

Skills & Expertise

Supply ChainAI and Data ScienceIT Project ManagerHealthcare

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Management
    University of Phoenix · — — 2006