David Nelson

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About David Nelson

Transformational IT leader with a proven track record of building and scaling technology departments from the ground up, aligning IT strategies with business objectives, and driving digital transformation. Expertise in cloud migration, cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, and application development.* Adept at assembling high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and implementing secure, scalable technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and revenue growth.* A strategic thinker who empowers teams through adaptable leadership while maintaining a hands-on approach to solving complex business challenges. Areas of Expertise:* IT Strategy & Digital Transformation * Cloud Migration & Hybrid Infrastructure * Business-Centric Technology Solutions * IT Budget & P&L Management * Data-Driven Decision Making * Team Leadership & Talent Development Selected Career Achievements:* IT Department & Infrastructure Overhaul: Established a standalone IT organization following separation from GE, replacing shared infrastructure with two enterprise data centers and migrating to a hybrid cloud model—all executed under an aggressive timeline while maintaining uninterrupted progress on multiple concurrent revenue-generating application development initiatives.* Enterprise Software & Digital Innovation: Led end-to-end development of transformative digital platforms, including iParkit, which processes 40% of all parking transactions, reduced portfolio-wide labor spend by $1.3M, and contributed to 30% revenue growth over two years. Delivered the PreFlight reservation and loyalty app, supporting 65% of prepaid and express transactions and driving 15% same-store growth within 12 months. Designed and implemented RAMPS, a web-based revenue collection system integrating PeopleSoft Financials and Tableau to enhance financial tracking and analytics. Email me at davidjohnnelson@yahoo.com or call me at (312) 446-2022