Thomas Cougill

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About Thomas Cougill

With a distinguished 23-year career in the Air Force, I've cultivated a wealth of experience in systems administration, computer network management, leadership, mentoring, lean management, project management, and human resource management. I'm a results-driven leader with 15+ years of experience guiding enterprise digital transformation, automation, and governance across steel manufacturing, financial services, and defense. My passion lies in aligning technology investments with strategic business goals-whether modernizing PLCs and robotics in steel production, integrating enterprise CRM and telephony systems in banking, or overseeing cybersecurity compliance for a $14B Air Force network.I bring a unique blend of military precision, corporate governance expertise, and hands-on technical leadership. My work consistently delivers measurable outcomes: multimillion-dollar cost savings, enhanced operational resilience, and improved governance maturity. I thrive in complex, regulated environments where cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning are critical.I'm ready to take on senior leadership roles where I can shape digital strategy, lead large-scale transformation portfolios, and drive enterprise value.#AirForceVeteran #SystemsAdministration #NetworkManagement #Leadership #Mentoring #LeanManagement #ProjectManagement #ProgramManagement #PortfolioManagement