Brian Patterson

Background

About Brian Patterson

I am a Technology executive with a unique skill set that combines servant leadership, strategic thinking, fiscal discipline, transformation experience and technology acumen to delivering technology solutions faster, better and cheaper while producing business results. I have a strong record of success delivering and managing large scale revenue generating technology solutions across multiple industries. Accountable for budgets over $100M and managing teams in multi-locations. Strong track record of success in delivering complex multi-year portfolios and programs on time and within budget from inception to deployment. I look at things through the lens of people first, which can be team members, internal or external customers, partners, or consumers. Most of the time it is a combination of all of these stakeholders and the ability to build relationships and gain trust is a strong suit for me. What differentiates me from other technology leaders is an equal blend of authenticity and accountability mindset. What you see is what you get. I believe the whole person shows up and my core values drive my every day at home and at work. I am currently the VP of Technology at Inspire Brands, responsible for the organization’s Technology PMO office, Procurement, Communications, and IT Finance teams. These teams are responsible for delivering guest-facing digital and marketing technology, restaurant technology initiatives, infrastructure, security and corporate synergy initiatives from M&A activities. Specialties: technology strategy & planning (7 M&A events in last 10 years), financial management, governance and vendor management, program and project management, agile transformation, product management, roadmaps, scalability, digital, ecommerce, budgeting, contract negotiation, vendor management, procurement, change management, technical operations, people management, employee development, organizational team building and design, technology management. Core Values: Family | Integrity | Authenticity | Respect | Adventure | Service