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TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE

  • Transformed email/IM to a modern SaaS solution for 30k+ users in 32 countries while slashing cost >50% in 12 months
  • Repositioned an internal software team from a regional IT order-taker to a strategic asset driving global innovation
  • Led migration of >100 line-of-business applications from on-premises data centers to a managed services provider
  • Built an IT governance, support, and organizational plan for a $60 million medical device manufacturer
  • Built global support capacity for Office 365 leveraging internal and external resources
  • Managed and negotiated vendor contracts over $10 million annually
  • Applied technology and analytics in supply chain, manufacturing, accounting, human resources, marketing, and sales
  • 15 years' experience driving business change through the application of technology
  • 10 years' experience building and leading distributed technical teams

Work experience

Mike Wimsatt Consulting, LLC
2019present

Independent Consultant

Advising small and medium-sized businesses on technology strategy, cloud transformation, and technology-driven operations improvements.

  • Built an internal IT capability for a $60 million medical device manufacturer, including an application portfolio roadmap, initial IT governance, streamlined support flows, and the first IT hire.
  • Drove automation and process improvement to improve order-to-cash performance and unlock >$1 million in receivables
  • Helped a high-growth non-profit transition from home-grown and internally supported tools to an integrated solution involving Salesforce and 3rd-party SaaS tools with outsourced suppprot and development.
Grupo Bimbo
20142019

Director of IT, Global Head of Workplace Collaboration and Productivity

Grupo Bimbo is the #1 baking company in the world with 15B USD revenue. I built a globally distributed team of 10 internal associates along with ~10 members of external support teams to manage end-user computing, messaging and collaboration, and identity programs for GB associates in 32 countries

  • Transformed an on-premises email and IM environment to a modern SaaS solution with cloud file sharing, real-time chat, universal video conferencing, social networking, low-code apps, and self-service BI while slashing costs >50%.
  • Led the technical implementation of a global intranet redesign and launch, including knowledge base, internal communications, and collaboration / social networking components
  • Managed a multi-vendor IT environment (up to 7) to support hybrid identity, messaging & collaboration, secure hosting of >100 brand websites, and software distribution
Bimbo Bakeries USA
20102014

Director of Software Development

Led a team of eight software engineers and business analysts building internal web apps for manufacturing, supply chain, and HR

  • Guided software portfolio management for manufacturing and supply chain solutions, including build-vs-buy, vendor selection for external software purchases, and integration across in-house and SaaS applications
  • Engaged IT vendor and technical leaders across the business to execute an IT infrastructure transformation to an outsourced IT Operations model
  • Led product definition, development, and support for apps in all stages of the lifecycle, including a Warehouse Management System (WMS), transportation planning tool, manufacturing execution system (MES), and a payroll tool for managing complex union contract requirements
  • Recruited and developed technical staff, mentoring some into management/director roles
George Weston Bakeries
20082010

Director, Corporate Strategy

Conducted strategic analysis and led projects at the direction of the President of GWB

  • Led the turnaround of a $600 million business unit through supply chain restructuring, merchandising innovation, capacity optimization, product line simplification, and technology-driven process improvement
George Weston Bakeries
20062008

Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Led a team that managed the sales & operations planning process for a $600 million business

  • Built the company's first sales & operations planning process and team of 4 sales planners balancing capacity and promotional activity for four bakeries and dozens of major grocery accounts in the eastern US
  • Developed a sku rationalization methodology that simplified a brand from >100 skus to 13 without loss of volume or profit
  • Directly managed capacity allocation for GWB's most constrained factory, increasing profitability by 5 pp in a high-growth product line
George Weston Bakeries
20042006

Manager, Strategic Planning

Drove strategic planning and internal consulting projects for the VP/GM of $300 million business unit on operational improvements, financial impact of businesses and decisions, and manufacturing transformation

  • Quadrupled the number of facilities deploying statistical process monitoring technology on the production floor
  • Developed a comprehensive product accountability reporting and measurement process that reduced supply chain shrink by 20%
  • Determined incremental profitability and possible value at sale for a major business unit
Emenity
20032003

Business Development Intern

Tested product-market fit for a startup that designed, deployed, and managed WI-FI hotspots in commercial spaces.

Agilent Technologies
20002002

Solution and Product Planner

Scanned emerging wireless communications technology, identified trends, and mapped them to product requirements and solution roadmaps for a $200 million market segment

Hewlett-Packard Co.
19972000

Product Manager

Launched a $100 million RF signal generator product line on three continents

Education

New York University Stern School of Business

MBA, General Management and Finance

The Pennsylvania State University

BS, Electrical Engineering

Volunteer Work

Muddy Paws Rescue NYC
2018-present

Member, Board of Directors.

Advise Executive Director on enterprise architecture, innovation and automation for a high-growth, tech-enabled foster-based animal rescue organization