IT Services & Operations Leader

Driving resilient, scalable IT with security-first strategy and AI-assisted operations

Explore My Expertise

Experienced IT leader across multiple industries with expertise in service desk management, business continuity planning, project/program management, M&A integration, cybersecurity, budget and vendor management, and strategic planning. Skilled at leveraging AI and advanced prompting to improve processes, align IT with business outcomes, and build high-performing teams.

Core Expertise

Security & Compliance

CMMC/DFARS/NIST frameworks, cybersecurity program leadership, and incident response readiness

Infrastructure & Operations

Scalable IT service delivery, multi-site operations, and strategic technology roadmapping

Strategic Planning

IT budget management, vendor relationships, and aligning technology initiatives with business goals

Business Continuity

Disaster recovery planning, risk management, and ensuring operational resilience

Performance Metrics

SLA/KPI/CSAT optimization, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement

AI-Assisted Workflows

Leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced automation to optimize IT processes and operations

Leadership Experience

Director of IT

Alpha Inc. Hawaii
2025–present
  • Leading scalable, secure infrastructure transformation for construction operations, driving significant productivity gains and cost optimization
  • Architecting comprehensive data governance framework for project management, cost control, and executive reporting
  • Spearheading enterprise cybersecurity program with CMMC/DFARS/NIST compliance and incident response capabilities
  • Building and mentoring high-performing IT team while modernizing technology stack and operational processes

Director of IT

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
2021–2024
  • Built and led enterprise-wide IT operations across multiple Hawaiian islands, aligning technology strategy with parent company objectives
  • Transformed legacy technology infrastructure through automation, self-service capabilities, and robust SLA/CSAT frameworks
  • Managed PCI-adjacent compliance initiatives supporting 6 operational bases and 31+ concierge locations
  • Owned comprehensive technology portfolio including Workplace Tech, Corporate Engineering, PMO, and Strategic Sourcing

Senior Manager, IT Global Services

Okta
2018–2021
  • Scaled global service desk operations from 6 to 16 full-time staff plus 9 contractors, supporting 3,600+ employees worldwide
  • Managed $4M+ annual budget while authoring Major Incident Management protocols and implementing metric-driven operations
  • Led enterprise onboarding/offboarding processes, executive support services, and comprehensive vendor/asset management

IT Helpdesk Lead

CrowdStrike
2016–2018
  • Scaled business support operations from 300 to 1,200 employees while leading a team of 10 technical professionals
  • Orchestrated rapid office expansion from 1 to 6 locations, implementing standardized onboarding workflows and infrastructure rollouts
  • Managed complex, security-focused environments with regular performance reporting to executive leadership

Measurable Impact

$4M+
IT Budget Managed
3,600+
Employees Supported
6→16
Team Scale Growth
Multi-Site
Operations Leadership

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