Mark Paxton

Background

About Mark Paxton

Information Technology executive and consultant with an impressive history of leading & delivering successful technology solutions that address business strategy and needs. Collaborative solid people skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for delivering business results that provide value. Known as an inspirational leader, mentor, team builder, and innovator. Served as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) four times, and as an interim CIO as a consultant a fifth time. Consulting engagements include Interim Senior IT management (interim CIO and interim IT Director), Program/Project Management, senior business and IT management advisory roles, RFP creation and/or evaluation, etc. Broad industry experience: Consulting, Commercial Software Development, Retail (domestic and international), Publishing (Magazine/Print, Web, and Broadcast), Public Sector Transportation, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Non-profit. SKILLS: IT Executive Management, Enterprise Architecture, Team Leadership, Program/Project Management, Business, and IT Strategic Planning, IT Transformation, ERP/SAP Implementation, Application Software Development, SDLC, Agile, Business Process Improvement, Change Management, ITIL, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Proposal Preparation and Evaluation, Negotiation, Open Source, Vendor Management, Infrastructure Planning and Operations (Outsourcing, Cloud, SaaS, etc.) Keywords: Influencer, Innovator, Change Agent, Leader, Visionary, IT Strategy, Planning, Delivery, Value, Enterprise Architecture (EA), Mentor